Are all babies this cute?

[Anonymous]

I did a bit of modeling as a child. It was very annoying and uncomfortable. I didn't like it at all.

(Before you bash my mom - the product was professional gigs for a product she created, marketed and sold. We kids were cute enough, and our price was right.)

To OP: "We would stop before she is old enough to remember it" - No you wouldn't.

[Anonymous]

My babies get tons of attention- in fact, most people (unless the babies are not attractive in the general sense- I do agree cute babies does not mean attractive later- same as unattractive) I know had many praises for their kids- when they turn into toddlers, the comments go down- there are just a huge base of baby lovers out there. I guess zi'm saying is it's nice to hear from baby lovers they appreciate your kid- but do you ahve the next top model? probably not- that is just unlikely.. But to each parent, their kids will always be adorable (as it should be). So - hope this is a reality check - many of us have had hte same experience- and we're not looking into modeling.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Low class?

You're hysterical. What makes it low class? My friend's child is one of the faces of Gap. His mom is lovely, has a master's degree, and is filthy rich. Last thing I would think is low class!

Class does not necessarily have anything to do with wealth. You can be very rich and still be lower class.

My AMEN was to this poster. I totally agree.

Your kids must be really ugly!!!!!!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm guilty of giving mothers out there a big head. I would tell other moms how beautiful and cute their babies are, even if their kids are just mediocre. Now, if the babies are ugly then I just keep my mouth shut.

me, too. but I do it esp. when the babies aren't cute. It makes everyone feel good.

Ummm, not really....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Low class?

You're hysterical. What makes it low class? My friend's child is one of the faces of Gap. His mom is lovely, has a master's degree, and is filthy rich. Last thing I would think is low class!

Class does not necessarily have anything to do with wealth. You can be very rich and still be lower class.

My AMEN was to this poster. I totally agree.

Your kids must be really ugly!!!!!!

I didn't write or participate in this section of the discussion- but whoever you are- you're a horrible person and mom- you never ever tell anyone their kids are ugly- and i'm pretty sure you don;t know by experience- but you're hitting anyone's chord.. I say you're a horrible person and mom since you have to deal - as a mom- with many people who differ from you- but go away!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If every one is telling you how cute your baby is, she/he is cute. Nothing wrong with a little $ for it. I was told forever, "you should model your children, they are beautiful". I know they are over the top beautiful. I did consider modeling, got accepted by big firm in NY, but think I may wait and see if my children want to model. I do want it to be their choice. There are a few places for children close to dc for modeling. Linda Townsend in MD, Modologic in Richmond are two. The problem with NY is they want you to be available asap. Impossible for us at the moment. I may rethink the issue in a few years when they can make the decison. I would not want to force it on them. If they do not want to fine. In a few years they may not be that cute anymore to someone else. They will always be adorable to me. One thing I think is worth mentioning. I have a friend that had a very very ugly baby. looked like a rat. she thought that baby was beautiful. child has grown to be an ugly toddler,preschooler, kindergartener, mom still thinks she is beautiful. She is not even close. Thank God for mom's. How sad would it be to think your child was ugly. I really do not think any mom thinks that, and we all have to agree, there are some ugly babies out there.

you are a strange woman.

what is strange about this? Not written the way you would write it? Explain, I can't wait to read your answer.

[Anonymous]

My pediatrician recommended that my then-infant daughter get into modeling. He said he's seen lots of babies etc etc. I hate to admit (and I KNOW I'll get flamed for it) my thoughts were, "wow that's white trash stuff, NO THANKS." And secondly, I wouldn't want my kid to be trading on her looks, ever. Not even as a baby. The last thing I need or want to be is some fat stage mother dragging my kid (AKA momma's meal ticket) around to calls or whatever when she should be out digging in the dirt. There's something pathetic about those women and I don't want to be one.

But really, if it makes some people happy to do this, good luck. Catalogs need models and someone does have to do it.

What's funny is after I told my mother about the doc's comments, she replied, "well, you know what they say, 'pretty in the cradle, ugly at the table!" ha, thanks a lot mom.

[Anonymous]

I have a friend whose kids modeled for Talbots catalogues. They only pay about 50 dollars and it is very time consuming. So you should really do it for the experience and not to make some kind of career out of it. I guess if you have the time -it can be fun and then you have some nice professional shots of your kids.
I also have had the experience of feeling like EVERYONE was commenting and noticing my adorable child. Couldn't walk down the street without getting attention. But still - our dog always gets more!!!

[Anonymous]

I have a very beautiful baby with perfect features but I personally think all babies are cute, inside and out!!

[Anonymous]

I have strangers make comments like "your son is gorgeous". He's mixed -caucasian and filipino, so he has the olive skin, dark hair, full mouth but I NEVER EVER would make this a thread. My son is blessed with good looks-but I can tell you, my DH and I are more concerned that he's smart, kind, empathetic, and ambitious than his good looks. Beauty is only skin deep. What matters is the person he becomes. All this nonsense about beauty is SHALLOW. I feel sorry for the children of these moms, do you think they may grow up to be just a little self centered?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Low class?

You're hysterical. What makes it low class? My friend's child is one of the faces of Gap. His mom is lovely, has a master's degree, and is filthy rich. Last thing I would think is low class!

Class does not necessarily have anything to do with wealth. You can be very rich and still be lower class.

My AMEN was to this poster. I totally agree.

Your kids must be really ugly!!!!!!

You are either very young or certifiable so I must forgive you on both counts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If every one is telling you how cute your baby is, she/he is cute. Nothing wrong with a little $ for it. I was told forever, "you should model your children, they are beautiful". I know they are over the top beautiful. I did consider modeling, got accepted by big firm in NY, but think I may wait and see if my children want to model. I do want it to be their choice. There are a few places for children close to dc for modeling. Linda Townsend in MD, Modologic in Richmond are two. The problem with NY is they want you to be available asap. Impossible for us at the moment. I may rethink the issue in a few years when they can make the decison. I would not want to force it on them. If they do not want to fine. In a few years they may not be that cute anymore to someone else. They will always be adorable to me. One thing I think is worth mentioning. I have a friend that had a very very ugly baby. looked like a rat. she thought that baby was beautiful. child has grown to be an ugly toddler,preschooler, kindergartener, mom still thinks she is beautiful. She is not even close. Thank God for mom's. How sad would it be to think your child was ugly. I really do not think any mom thinks that, and we all have to agree, there are some ugly babies out there.

you are a strange woman.

what is strange about this? Not written the way you would write it? Explain, I can't wait to read your answer.

First of all, the bragging about how gorgeous her kids and how "experienced" she is with the modeling business is annoying. You think anyone cares what her plans are for getting her children into modeling. And how would she react to this thread if her kids weren't model material? And then to turn around and say that her friend's child looks like a rat and is ugly is just plain obnoxious! And I don't agree that there are ugly babies out there. They are all gifts, they are all cute. Some are cuter, some are beautiful, but none is ugly. This woman is not only strange to feel this way, she is mean.

[Anonymous]

Child/baby modeling is tacky and a way for moms to validate themselves. That is not a fair way to approach parenting and your kids (regardless of their looks) deserve better from you.

[Anonymous]

Personality goes a long way to make someone more attractive. The same applies towards children. With babies, all you can comment on is the way they look. I've met a lot of children that would be cute if they weren't so spoiled and mean and I've met children who were so sweet that it made them cuter. If the OP's child inherits her apparent 'meanness' I suspect she won't be such a cute child one day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Personality goes a long way to make someone more attractive. The same applies towards children. With babies, all you can comment on is the way they look. I've met a lot of children that would be cute if they weren't so spoiled and mean and I've met children who were so sweet that it made them cuter. If the OP's child inherits her apparent 'meanness' I suspect she won't be such a cute child one day.

SO TRUE! My niece is a very pretty little girl, but she is a brat and that makes her less pretty. And I just met a little girl that wasn't what you would call a beautiful child, but she was so sweet that when I looked at her sweet little face, I just melted and saw her true beauty. Sounds corny, but that is really how I felt. She shined!