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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My 4 year old loves to comment on my belly.  Here are my responses.

"Yes, I wish it wasn't so big. That's why I have to go exercise." (aka, put her in gym childcare)

"That's true, but it hurts my feelings when you say that.  We don't talk about other people's bodies."

"Yes, sometimes bellies get bigger after mommies have babies!  You stretched it out!"[/quote]
So you are telling your kid that she is to blame for you being overweight? Mom is fat because of you?! This is how being overweight is normalized in our society. 
A. You caused it.
B. You are hurting my feelings!
Talk about guilt tripping a 4 year old![/quote]

Totally agree. Personally I’d ignore it if my kid grabbed my belly, but if it becomes the topic of discussion, just say that people’s bodies are different. If more discussion is needed, you can tell him that you carried him in your belly, and you are so proud of your body for doing that! Always answer questions, but in a body positive way. And less is more, usually.

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