What is a Good comeback when people comment on my son's size?
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Say, "Oh, my doctor says really smart kids are usually small because their so busy developing their brains."
And if they really annoy you add,
"Gee, your son is big though, isn't he? Don't worry, I'm sure he won't be slow."
:) My daughter is small, too. But, she started walking at 8 months, so I usually point the conversation that way... I don't know if something like that would work for you.
Good luck. Ignore the rude people. They don't know that they aren't nice. (Usually)
Other Answers:
"He's fine, thanks. How very kind of you to say so!"
My son was big for his age, so I know how you feel. I always smiled and said "thanks for your concern, but my pediatrician and I don't feel like it is a problem, so you should try not to worry about it either". People usually got the idea and I was still nice about it! I would ask them why do you ask? People are so darn rude!!!
big things come in small packages
My husband is a midget-Ignore Them! Tell them size does not matter it is what inside that counts.
just answer the questions that they ask and just say he has always been small my son has always been big he is 2 months old and people always think that he is 6 months old because he weighs 15lbs and is 25 inches long i just laugh and tell them that he is just big
just tell them "all the more to love"My son is 3 years old and weighs 24 pounds. My son was a preemie though and weighed 2 lbs 4 oz at birth. He eats all the time, and his doctor says he is doing great. Just tell people his doctor isn't worried and he eats all the time, or ignore them. My son, almost 3 now, has always been on the smaller size, 10th-15th percentile for height and weight. I'd try to ignore people's comments because people are so judgemental of other parents that it's not worth dealing with. If it's not his size they comment on, it could be something else and you know you are doing everything you can for your son, so it doesn't matter what they think. My son was also early for everything and very active. So no matter how much he ate, he burnt it all off. I figure kids grow at different rates and at different times so you never know, he could have a growth spurt in his teens and end up over 6 feet tall. All that matters is that he is healthy and loved!
my son is small for his age too. he's 16 months & people think he's younger b/c he's only 25 lbs & he's short. he stayed 9 lbs for a long time up until he was about 10 months old & he always eats. his doctors were worried at first but when they did tests & check him out they just said he'll get his growth spurt. he did but he's still small for his age but his father is skinny & his whole side of his family is too. so he just takes it after his dad's side of the family! I think he's wonderful & it doesn't matter what size he is!! if people don't like what your son looks like then that's their problem & they don't have to look at him but you love him & that's all that really matters. Just give lots of love & reassure him that his size is just fine & you'll love him no matter what he looks like.
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