Sick of the Comments!!!!

I would look them straight in the eye and say with a horrified look, " Why on earth would you say that?"

I totally understand! My son will be 1 in a few weeks and I get it all the time too... (He should be a football player... etc...)

If you come up with anything, let me know! ;)

My daughter too is off the charts! I personally love it, and the comments. I enjoy the fact that she's different from the rest!! Maybe that's b/c I've always had a "short complex" with my fraternal twin sister being almost 3 inches taller than me - and I'm 5'6"!!
I usually respond to the comments with a, "Yeah, my husband is 6'5" and can dunk a basketball so we're hoping she'll be able to do the same!", or, " She's going to be a model like her Aunt (who really is a plus size model for Lands End Plus, Addition Elle, etc . . .)!!"
And guess what, my two boys are off the charts too. I just tell people that they'll play professional sports one day - one can only hope! ;o)

I agree with the comments below about embracing it, responding positively and teaching your daughter to love her body. I went through this with my oldest son who is now 8. His grandfather and Uncle are both 7ft+ and he takes after them so has always been "big for his age". The comments can be annoying when your daughter still just looks like a bigger than average infant-toddler but as she gets older public comments can change and you need to be prepared for this.

I got all the well meaning comments you are when my son was 1 and 2 but at 3 and up I started realizing that he no longer looked like a baby and strangers would assume by his size that he was at least 2 or 3 years older than he actually was. I once got scolded in the mall by an elderly woman for letting a 6 year old have a sippy cup (he was 3!). People would also ask what he had, as in developmental issues because his speech and behavior were so far behind what they thought his age was.

Part of the problem was that clothing manufacturers equate age and size. At 3 he was in a size 6 and the clothes for 6 year old boys aren't cutesy anymore. I started buying plain colored t shirts and using iron on transfers to make t shirts on my computer that said things like "World's Cutest 3 yr Old", etc. After the wardrobe change, the comments turned to "He's really 3? Wow!" and that's always easier to deal with.

I suggest that unless you are hearing the comments repeatedly from the same person you should ignore it or just say something like "yeah, kids grow like weeds!"

If the same person constantly make the same type of comments take them out of earshot of your daughter (so she doesn't become self conscious) and tell them that you know they don't mean it negatively but hearing the comments constantly is really annoying and could make your daughter self-conscious AND you would appreciate it if they would please refrain going foward.

I am 6' tall (and i reached this height in junior high), so my entire life I've dealt with commentary on my height. When people say things like, "What are you feeding that girl?" Say something like, "Lots of healthy food! We're so thrilled that she's going to be tall!" When they say, "She should be a basketball player," you have two choices, depending upon how snarky you're feeling. One is, "Why? Is your little one going to play miniature golf?" or if you're feeling nice, you can say, "Sure, or she could be a supermodel!"

One of my daughters is very tall (she's 4'9" and not quite 8 years old), and I am always sure to follow up any discussion of her height with, "She hit the genetic jackpot!" Because let's face it, being tall is a wonderful thing! Everyone stops and looks when a tall woman walks into a room. All clothing in the world is designed to look great on tall women. You never have to worry about your legs looking stumpy. If your daughter is going to be tall, celebrate it. She's lucky!

The other day I was wearing 4" heels (as I usually do) and some poor short little woman wearing a very unfortunate choice of cropped pants said, "Why are you wearing heels? You're already tall." I looked at her, smiled, and said, "Exactly."

My daughter is always 95-98 percentile for both height and weight, so she also just look older and even though she is only 16 months people would make comments about how little she speaks. Then I say her age and hear "Oh, she's sooooo big". The other thing I got comments on are her huge hands and feet! with other moms telling me things such as "look at these hands!" She outgrew size 2T already and can never wear any pajamas with feet because even larger sizes have too small feet.
My answer is always pride. I know my daughter is healthy and well adjusted, not overeating or anything, She is not overweight, just bigger and taller, but well proportionate.
So, I answer all pride and love "yes, she's big! She's my girl!", showing how proud I am of her and how much I love her, like if it was a compliment (and sometimes it is really a compliment, sometimes it's surprise or curiosity and other times are just mean)

I do think you are being much too sensitive. However, since this bothers you, I do have some suggestions.

I have something very similar, at least for height - my 18-month-old son is about 33.5 inches tall (not quite as tall). People don't comment on his height a lot until they find out how old he is (they usually just assume he's 2 already). I think the "she should be a basketball player" comment is pretty harmless - in fact, it maybe be good for her to hear. That is often a good nitch for a taller-than-average girl; it might help her adjust if she is still tall when she goes to school, and it might make her feel like she belongs. I actually have used the basketball thing myself, when people comment on how tall my son is, I'll reply, "Yep, he's going to be a basketball player." Then I change the subject.

"What a big girl" and "giant kid" have more potential to make her self conscious, but I think she'll be watching how you react more than hearing the comments. So could you give a small smile and say, "Yes, she is," or even stay silent, implying that yes, the person speaking is stating the obvious (and isn't that silly). Or, if you or your husband is particularly tall or something, you could just say, "She takes after her Daddy/Mommy, etc." and then move on, thus associating her with her own family in her mind. If your daughter is destined to be tall, though, sooner or later she'll notice that she's bigger than her peers, so the most important thing is not to make a huge deal out of her size or the comments people make and just stress over and over her other talents. Good luck.

Hi Mama, boy do I know how you feel! My son at 24 months was 38 inches tall and 38 pounds, a real little football player lol. Honestly, I don't let it bother me at all when people make comments about his size as usually they mean no harm, they are just surprised to see such a big boy =) When I am asked,"What are you feeding him?!" I politely say,"Everything" and leave it at that. It's the truth, he loves EVERYTHING. I have yet to see him turn down any type of food, oh, except fish, he didn't care for that very much. DOn't let it bother you Mama, you have a strong, healthy baby and THAT"S what matters =)

I have a similar story. You know how babies usually looses a bit of weight after first being born, well my son of course did that, then gained it all back plus some in an 8 hour period. That should have been my first clue of how thing were to come. Then by 2 1/2 months he out weighed his infant seat which held the standard 22 lbs. He's always been off the charts or at 100%. So now that he is 10 months he's 28 lbs and 30 inches. He's slowed down this past two months (think goodness! I don't know if I could keep buying outfits, have him wear it, then the next day put them in storage for the next child)
But I know your pain. I HATE it when people comment on his weigh and wonder what i've been feeding him. I just want to say "No you dofuss! I've been feeding him straight sugar and growth hormones!!" But then I realize that people are also commenting one just how adorable he is and I relax. (go look at my profile pics. It's pretty darn cute) I just take in the good and let the bad wash away. And if your daughter does get sensitive to these comments too, you just need to have a talk with her that people are silly and focus on things that they see. But that's not importat. What is, is what's inside . . . .you get the picture. Good luck!

My 18 month old girl is big for her age. She's tall and looks like a little football player. She is bigger then our friends 3 year old (They even wear the same diaper and shoe size)! So, I pretty much get those comments all the time. I just usually return with the comment, "yes, she's healthy." Your daughter may be tall now, but she may even out a bit more. I was the tallest in my classes untill 7th grade, and as an adult I am only 5'4". Just don't let it bother you, and it probably wont bother her! Good Luck! =)

You've heard the remarks way too many times, but each person making a comment is probably saying only once. (If more often, you could calmly suggest that the comments annoy you.) So cut some slack, for them and for yourself. You get to choose how you take those comments, believe it or not.

Your daughter isn't too likely to become sensitive about her height, or the comments, if you are positive about the benefits of being tall and take the comments with a bit of humor. Or at least receive them politely, and let them fall into a deep, dark void as though they never existed.

I was always the shortest girl among my friends. I never got to play on the basketball team, though I would have loved to. Sometimes got called "Shrimp" or "Little Piggy" (for my name, not my weight). Just about any physical characteristic has its advantages and disadvantages, and a child who does not get teased probably lives in a social vacuum.

Make a joke - yea we're training for the Olympics. or nickname her swoops. If you embrace it and respond positivley, so will she. But take heart. Soon, she'll have a growth spurt and all that baby weight will melt away. As she gets to movin around you wont be able to slow her down and she'll lean-up. She may always be tall though, so embrace it, celebrate it!

You are being too sensitive, what it sounds like you are getting are not bad comments but rather compliments.

I had two fat babies that turned into very tall skinny kiddos, Ive heard it all. I take it all as a compliment. If your kids looked malnourished and tiny and someone asked "what are you feeding them?" then the context would be quite different. It sounds as if all these "comments" are meant to be nice. You should try these comebacks. "yep, growin like a weed" or "i dont know how i grew this one" , "i guess she just eats all the right things"

take it easy

Both of my kids were and are big for their age. People don't mean anything by the comments; they're just making conversation. After all, it's not like they can ask your kid about the weather or their job. Besides, chunky babies are CUTE. People no doubt mean it as a compliment.

I normally just say "yep, we grow 'em big!" and leave it at that. Sometimes I comment about how hard it is to pick them up. No harm, no foul.

And I wouldn't worry about the comments affecting her as she ages. My daughter, who at 5.5 is still very tall and a little "husky" never gets comments anymore, except about how tall she is. When your daughter starts to be able to understand the way people talk to her will change. It just happens.

Good luck.

I think you should just smile and say thanks then change the subject. I'm not so concerned about what other people say about your kid, it's how YOU react to their comments that concerns me.

If you are freaking out or frustrated by the comments, your girl will pick up on that and mirror your response. If she sees you get all concerned, she will too. As she gets older, she'll wonder why you're worried about it and maybe she should be worried too.

My daughter has a huge birthmark on her face. She's 1, and doesn't understand the comments, but the hubs and I are rehearsing all the "positive" but assertive ways to respond and rehearsing with our 4 year old. For instance, we were at the park a few weeks ago, and a 6 year old said, "Hey, your sister has a big red spot on her face." to my daughter, and, as rehearsed, my daughter said, "My, what good eye sight you have!" And then they kept playing. His mom was very embarrassed, but I just smiled and told her it was fine, he was just calling it like he saw it, and she does indeed have a birthmark. Since I was OK, she was OK. Also, my son is enormous for 2 1/2, so I hear all the same remarks, but I get it that for a girl it's a little different.

Just keep in mind. It's not an insult. When I see super tall little girls, sometimes I'll say, "Supermodel!" or something. Which may be annoying to the mom if they're tired of hearing about the height. People are not going to stop the comments, so you may as well tell your daughter, "Hey, you're big and beautiful, and people are going to notice. Flaunt it." type thing. If she sees you getting annoyed at people, she might get uncomfortable. My dad ALWAYS gripes at EVERY bad driver and I think, "jeez, people will always drive bad, let it go".

You only have power over yourself! Show your daughter it's nothing to be upset about.

I'm sorry, but I say enjoy the fact that your daughter is healthy, big and strong and get over it. By getting upset or responding with irritation, you are the one teaching her that being big and tall is not okay. She can and will pick up on your emotions when someone comments on her size and learn that it is something to feel bad/angry/upset about. Laugh off everyone's innocent comments with a "Yup, she's a healthy girl" and teach your daughter by example that there is nothing wrong. My daughter is 16 months, 31 inches and 23 lbs and I react proudly when people notice how big she is instead of getting upset. It's a much better example for her to see.

I wish I had time to read all of the replies, because my son was the exact same height/weight at 24mos, was only in the 20th percentile and is always thought to be younger than he is because of his small size. I don't worry about the comments because how is now really doesn't indicate the future (chunkers grow thinner, tall ones top out, etc).

Folks will comment on everything these days. For our kids, I would politely acknowledge the truth to the commenter. A simple, "Thank you, she is tall, its great.", for example.

Good luck!

i was always a big girl myself, im 5' 10" and 180 #
as a kid people always thought i was a boy because i was so tall, even into my teens, because i didnt really develop until college!!

people are going to say things, there is really no way to stop this or control others. the only thing you can do is encourage your child to be strong (crying is not weak of course, i mean spiritually strong) encourage her by telling her that she is beautiful the way god made her (or the way you made her, if you arent religious) let her know everyday that everyone is different and special in their own way and that she was gifted in height as well as (name special gifts) at times these gifts might feel like curses, but you have to teach her to OWN them!
maybe she really would be good at basketball and become a national star? maybe her height will help her sculpt life size statues without needing a stool? or maybe she would even become a physical scientist, or doctor and discover how to make other people taller?
focus on all her interests and gifts!!
life is a learning experience. use this life experience to teach your daughter to be empathetic towards others and respect people in spite of the way they look.
i know the most basic thing for people to do is label others by what they look like, its more difficult to see the inside, but imagining the way they are and how they live their lives is a start.
the best thing you can do in this situation is make sure you are taking a negative experience and turning into a positive one and putting that positive energy back into the universe.

good luck with you situation and remember to think positively!

I'm sorry you have to put up with this because I always did too. If you think about it some people are just making those comments to make conversation and don't mean anything by it and then there are those people who are really not happy with THEMSELVES and they feel the need to put others down. Either way, just smile and laugh and say, "Ya, she is a big girl but she is happy with life and just being herself!" You are the one that is showing your daughter how to deal with negative comments. I can deal with a big person much easier then I can with an insecure person. I was in a car accident and got brain damage when I was 12. The kids were ruthless and the fact that my mom was insecure and not able to let it roll off her back just made it worse for me. Well, I am a very driven person and I soon figured out that if I was going to be the best that I could be and learn to do things over again then I would need to concentrate on making myself strong and leave the negative attitude of my mom and everyone else in the past. It is very hard to get to this point but your daughter is going to be subject to all kind of teasing and bullying her entire life. It does not have to be over her weight, it can be a simple thing about the dress she is wearing, the size of her feet, her hair etc.... I have always tried to empower my kids and teach them to feel good about themselves.

Our society has messed up ideas about image. My youngest son was not even 40 pounds when he was 5. His little knobby knees and elbows could grab your attention really fast. He does not really like to eat. I make sure he gets a vitamin and probiotic every day. He is a very healthy boy but way skinny. I think he is too skinny but I never hear any remarks about his weight. The media controls the lives of so many people.

My youngest was also 36" at 24 mos. She's consistently been in the 95 plus percentiles for height and weight her whole life (perfectly proportioned, IMHO). I used to get those comments, too, but I always thought it was awesome! I LOVED hearing how tall, strong, and big she looked. I used to say back "Yep, you bet, she's going to pay for my retirement with her basketball/ modeling/ beach volleyball career!" or "I KNOW, RIGHT?! She'll be looking down at me by the time she's 11!" or "Isn't it amazing what a healthy diet will do? Are YOUR kids healthy eaters too?" LOL! She was never fat, just super tall/large overall for her age. She started kindergarten a year early, so she doesn't stand out in her class anymore (she's going into third grade), but in pre-school, she TOWERED over all the other kids. She's heard about how tall she is for almost 8 years and it hasn't affected her at all...she's just an easy-going, happy (extra tall) child and we wouldn't have it any other way. I still think she'll be taller than me by the time she's 11....

i have 2 boys- 2yrs and 2m and both are VERY tall/long for their age (they also eat very healthy foods- well baby gets healthy milk from me) and we get comments all the time! it isnt too bad when ppl then just look at us (im 6' and hubby is 6'5") and realize that tall parents make tall kids - duh! but usually ppl just say something like "wow theyre so tall/long/big!" and i just say yep, we grow'em big! you just have to not let it bother u. my husband and i have heard it ALLLL our lives so its nothing new to us when we hear it about our boys.

When my son was a baby I got comments all the time. I always answered the same "I know isn't he just delicious??" got no response after that. Moms with skinny petite babies get it worse people think they aren't being fed or cared for. Let it go sounds like you got a juicey one and soon she'll shake all that baby fat off!

She'll probably fall into the standard "size" of her age as she grows (or as the other children around her grow!), so I would not worry about it too much. She is bigger now, so what, as long as she is healthy...children change so much while growing, nothing says she'll always be the big girl. There'sa book from sesame street that is called "It's not easy being big" with Big Bird being big and Elmo being small, it's a funny way to say that size doesn't matter...particularly at their age. Best wishes.

Your daughter doesn't sound big, she sounds average to me...of course my son had similar stats at 2yrs. I get similar comments on my son and heard similar comments growing up myself. I tell people its genetics (height and build) and whatever he chooses to play. Anything asked beyond that I usually give an attitude but that's me. Height has nothing to do with skills needed for basketball. I've been told I should be a basketball player all throughout school, but I don't have the eye and hand coordination nor the ability to run like that.
I can see why you are concerned because of how our country sees females that are above weight and height and it can become a sensitive issue. As she gets older keep reassuring her of her body and have her identify with real women and not the Hollywood norm.

Don't it bother you! my son has the opposite problem. He is so small, he is only 20pds at 1yrs of age, and not tall. and people are constantly telling me that he is too small and I need to feed him more. Well he eats every two hours so I know he eats plenty! most people think he is only about 9mnths old. It use to bother me, but people are going to say what they want, and by the time the comments can effect her maybe she won't look so big for her age. Kids grow at different rates.

How is her height to weight ratio? If she's not "fat" for her height, I wouldn't worry about her diet. Sounds like you're feeding her healthy foods.

Some kids have different growth spurts and stages than others. With our society's stereotypes, people look are larger/taller girls as somehow odd or wrong just the same as they look at smaller boys, whether they realize it or not. It's ok for boys to be big. They're called football players, with a smile! And girls are awed over when they're tiny, "Aw, she's so pettite!", again with a big smile!

I have 5 kids and all were/are shaped different! My big bruiser is given a pat on the back for being a big "football player" although he has no athletic ability. The "scrawny" one gets a frown when I say he's 5 1/2 and tiny as if I don't feed him. My older boys were sort of the same way. It's annoying to hear from people.

To strangers, I don't have a problem telling them that my children are perfect the way they are and/or ask them, "Are you trying to give my child a complex?" and walk away. It throws it back in their lap and they look foolish.

To family and friends, I have no problem telling them to shut up and to stop picking on them and me in their "smiling back handed way". And I don't have a problem telling them to mind their own business.

In the end, your daughter thin down and her height will balance out with her age as she gets older. By the time she's old enough to realize the comments she'll be a more average size. And if not, then always say in front of her when people make comments that's she's perfect just the way she is. This reenforces her confidence.

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It just sounds to me that people have never seen a tall well built child before. My last two kids were both 30lbs and 30in at a yr. My dd is now over 4 ft and 50 lbs and she does not look fat and she is 4.5yrs old. I am 5'10.5"
So yes she may be a basketball player but you never know! Just ignore the comments or perhaps turn the tables and ask what happened to their kids and why they are so short? LOL! I don't think most kids let these type of comments bother them. Especially don't let them bother you. Just say she is a healthy big girl and she eats a fantastic diet.
Mine were all breastfed and the ongoing joke was that I made heavy cream because all my kids were big, chunky, of course super cute;) and they grew like crazy! Don't take it as an insult, it may not be meant that way either. You never know, some may be very jealous?! The most important is how you react in front of your child. If you get upset then they may think there is some reason to get upset.

I get the same kind of comments, it is really annoying. One lady told me "my what a husky girl". Um my daughter isn't husky she is tall!

I just tell people "yes my daughter is tall for her age, it runs in the family."

For some reason I didn't get the same comments with my son- everyone just assumed he was 2 years older than he actually is. He was off the growth chart as a baby and now he's still the tallest kid in his class. Once someone asked me if I was homeschooling my first grader- though he was only 4 at the time!

Ya know what......She is tall. You might have to develop a thick skin. Be proud and say yes I hope she plays a professional sport! Be happy and love this special thing about your daughter. Its not going to go away so embrace it. Its so much better not to be mad at this , plus you want your daughter to feel wonderful about herself. If you act good and that it a great thing to be tall, she will feel this and know that she is wonderful.

In my opinion, I think the only way the comments will affect your daughter is if you let them affect you. Our children learn from our attitude and behavior. If we let comments like that bother us then our children are likely to pick up that same behavior. If you don't let it bother you and you have a positive attitude about it then your daughter will likely feel the same way.

I got this email this morning and I really like it. I think it sort of can be applied to this. It's from iMOM.com:

August 16, 2010 - 5 Ways to Have a Miserable Week

Having a miserable week is easy; just do these five things each day: worry a lot, focus on getting rich, compare yourself to others, cling to unrealistic expectations, and be 10 minutes late everywhere you go. Seriously, who wants that? But it's easy for one bad choice to lead to another; adding up to a rotten week.
Instead, do the opposite of the above list: don't waste time on worry, focus on relationships, don't compare yourself to others, have realistic expectations, and be on time everywhere you go (that may be the most difficult!).

Realize, too, that whatever approach you choose, your children will likely choose too. This is how you pass on your attitude in life, to your kids, whether you're trying to or not.

"I know...isn't it great! She's so healthy!"
Then be glad that she is.
My boy is nice and tall and very thin....I often hear that he must get that from his dad! (I am overweight....but tall....his dad is shorter than me!) He is fabulous. I am happy with his good health and say so.
L.

D.,

I understand your frustration. I have had similar issues with my kids. It gets old really quick. The best response I have come up with is---- Yes, hes wonderful~ Or for the giant one-- Wow, thats kind of a personal comment isn't it? My child is just right for his age and development. Or if they are really pushy, say-- You worry about your kids, I will worry about mine- He is perfect in my eyes!

Don't feel like you have to explain what she eats or why she is the way she is-- I find if you just simply agree and ignore the question, it usually shuts them up. I always follow up a negative comment that someone says with a positive like--- we aren't worried about that or he's just fine. we love him just how he is etc.

Good luck and hope this helps- you are not alone.

Molly

I understand how you can feel so annoyed by the comments. I usually get..."oh wow you're kids are going to be taller then you by the time they are 10" (I'm 5 foot) or "wow, where did they get the blue eyes?"
I use to be so bothered by the eye comments (they all have big bright blue stunning eyes-not from me) b/c I too didn't want them to develop a complex over other features that went un-noticed. I just always try to remember to tell my children how beautiful they are both inside & out. Try not to show your daughter that the comments bother you or she might associate that being tall/bigger is a negative thing. Remember how big a role model you are to her....it's not their comments that matter to her- it's yours! :D
I think sometimes the comments are "small talk" and no harm is meant & I've realized this over time. And If someone comments how big they are I just tell them that their heart is even bigger! ;)

My son is 19 months old and is as big as a three year old. I get comments all the time about his size but I never get tired of hearing them. I take them as compliments. Id rather people say i have a big boy then hear them say... 'wow, hes so small and frail.. is he okay?'. Take them as compliments. People can never get tired of hearing how cute their child is, and you should never get tired of hearing people say how healthy and big your little princess is.

:) My son is 37", 31 lbs at 22 months and he sure didn't get the height from either of us. Wears 3t & some 4t clothes. I'd like to emphasize: We feed him pretty much the same way you do. I pureed all his foods from fresh vegetables and fruits when he was an infant (saves money and is healthier) and still do a little bit now. We get the same comments as you do. They don't really bother us, we're just proud of our son just the way he is.

Hi
We've been in the same situation in that our son is also big for his age.. but it's ALWAYS been the case.. he started out at 7lbs upon birth but shot up from there.... in both weight and height. he too doesn't eat much junk at all, in fact he drinks TONS of water (always has) and unlike other kids, he doesn't have a huge sweet-tooth.. he does like good food and will eat an adult size portion, but when people comment on his size, they never believe me when I say , he doesn't drink soft-drinks or processed juice and we often eat raw organic foods and fruits.... People look perplexed (even the doctor) when I say.. seriously, we eat more veggies/fruits in a day than some kids eat all week.... Oh and we too get the comments like , he should be a football player... When he has asked me if he is bigger than other kids, I say yes.. but it's ok because everyone is unique , including him... I tell him kids come in all shapes and sizes... However, we have begun to exercise even more... for which I tell him, we are doing it to become more fit and keep our hearts healthy... I do try and NOT make a big deal out of the weight, but at the same time, I do want to make sure WE as a family are doing what we can to get some of the weight off and if that means we are eating healthily but it's not doing the trick on its own, then it means upping the exercise.. and since we have, he is losing weight ... but we are doing it without using the word diet..... and without making it seem like there is something wrong with him .. which of course there is not.
The best thing you can do when people comment is to NOT make a big deal out of it..... it's when you put too much emphasis on someone's comment that your daughter may begin to become too concerned about things. I am not saying don't worry about good health and weight, but I do think everyone is different.. not all skinny kids are necessarily healthy either and I constantly point out to my son that everyone is unique and that is a blessing...
some might say I am BSing him.. BUT not so... I just try NOT to add emphasis to otherwise negative comments.. at the same time, we are trying to get more physically fit.. there are definitely ways to go about things where kids can learn to NOT get offended at other's comments and at the same time, take control of the situation before it gets out of hand.
I so believe that some people do in fact have a tendency to become more over weight than others at this starts at an early age.. which means, you have to begin early on in life to see what works and what doesn't. Could be that for your daughter's body chemistry, she is getting too much fruit... and or milk.... even though they might be considered healthy, in some cases, too much of a good thing can also be not so good... same goes in our house... it's all about portions (to a degree) and that goes for things like dairy and fruit... anyway... you sound like a smart lady... toy around with her diet... as she grows, keep up the exercise and don't forget, lots of water. I think if you do those things and also, not let other peoples' comments get to YOU.. then this will work itself out..
best of luck..

Your daughter is the exact same size as my son was at 22 months so I too get the comments. I just respond with 'My family is tall. I think he is going to be tall like his Great-Grandpa' and let it go. It is the truth. I am 5'9". My dad is 6'3" and my maternal grandfather was 6'4". I wouldn't worry about the comments for now.

My oldest is quite small and I have always dealt with comments by replying "People come in all sizes."

People don't usually mean to be mean, but these comments can have an effect on our kids. Our son has a medical condition, is the smallest kid in his class, and even a comment like "Oh, he's so cute and tiny" is HURTFUL to him. He'll talk negatively about his size for DAYS after such a comment.

I wish people would think harder about what to say to/about kids. Good luck.

I agree with Sarah R. let her know he height is a gift and something she should be proud of. A basketball player would be great. I was always tall and big for my age as well. I am now 5'10 and I wear size 11 Shoes. As a teen and preteen it was difficult I was very conscious of my body, but what girl isn't at that age. It helped when I had friends and family tell me to be proud of my height. I didn't even wear heels until I was in my early 20's..that was when I finally began to see it was cool to be tall. I could gain weight and didn't show as much (lol!). Anyway don't let what people say get to you, you have a beautiful tall healthy girl and that's awesome that she is eating so healthy!! My little guy wakes up and asks for skittles and I don't know where he got that from we don't eat candy around our house all the time.

Oh and BTW - I get that a bit with my son, he's not even THAT tall for his age. He's 27 months 37" and 32 pounds.

I always get comments because my kids are very petite. My husband is shorter than me. I even had a mom in my sons 4th grade class say " geez, he sure is a tiny one" No wonder her son is one of the kids that picks on my son. My comeback.....yep we all come in different shapes and sizes dont we.

My son is actually average/a little small for his age, but we hear all the time, "what a big guy!"...and he's not big at all...so I think sometimes people have no frame of reference for what "average" is.