Anyone else think that cutest baby comps are stupid, why are you comparing your childrens looks!

Kathy - posted on 02/09/2010

I don't like them at all so I don't bother with them. I think all babies are gorgeous and I love seeing baby pictures, but I find the whole comparison/competition thing nauseating.

Archana - posted on 02/04/2010

So true I do not agree with those competitions also !!1

Leanne - posted on 02/03/2010

i thought initially it was a good idea but after seeing how competitive some people can get over something 'just for fun' i left those groups. And often i also found the same people voting on the same kids, i hardly found that fair. no children shouldn't be judged this way

Brandi - posted on 02/02/2010

I agree. I never vote for any of them. All the babies are cute. I wouldn't dream of trying to pick the better looking baby. Besides I don't need some dumb survey to know MY babies are the cutest. Aren't yours???? lol jk.

Sharon - posted on 02/02/2010

Out of curiousity? I'm guessing the "winners" moms print screen the results...

LOL do the losers do the same? "look hunny! this is where mommy couldn't beg for enough votes for you! I'm sorry!" BAWAHAHAHAHA ahhhh the baby book holds such precious memories....

~Jennifer - posted on 02/02/2010

...and you can't call people names on this forum. How difficult is that to understand?
Read the guidelines, please.

When you start off calling the contests 'stupid', that's your opinion. When you end up calling our members 'immature', it's considered a personal attack.

Please do not do it again or the thread will be locked.

Read the guidelines for posting. Personal attacks on another member's character will not be tolerated.

Thank you.

Cassie - posted on 02/02/2010

im saying the people blowing this completely out of control are immature, everyone has their own opinion and just because I put mine out there, i get my head bitten off and practically abused.

Pamela - posted on 02/02/2010

I think is ridiculous the contests that have concerning that. I think all babies are beautiful and as with my own I didn't need anyone else to tell me that my children are beautiful. I never compared mine to others, each child is beautiful in God's eyes and in my eyes as well.

Debbie - posted on 02/02/2010

Ha! I posted an identical post to this over a year ago, nice to see it's still a hot topic. I didn't agree with it either, but I asked why the photos had to be categorised too, like which is the cutiest (sic) ginger baby.... wtf? Although I have to agree, if you don't like em, don't look at 'em - you don't sit watching a TV programme you don't like do you? No, you change channel... just a thought!

Amy - posted on 02/02/2010

I absolutely agree! It's so superficial!!!!

All babies are cute in their own way. Posting cute babies is one thing but comparing them??!!! NOT GOOD.

Amber - posted on 02/02/2010

I totally agree

Latisha - posted on 02/02/2010

I don't see anything wrong with parents showing off their children. Every parent loves their child and wants people to see what they are proud of. But, everyone is entitled to their own opinion and I respect that. I'm not going to bash anyone for putting pictures of their children up, or putting their child in a competition because I have no right whatsoever to do so. Nor will I bash anyone that feels like its wrong to join a baby competition. You have your way of raising your children, and your own personal beliefs. I think that all children are precious and a gift from God. I can't be upset if you want to show off God's masterpiece.

~Jennifer - posted on 02/02/2010

Quoting Cassie

I'm only 18 and I deal with the most immature crap every single day and to be honest I just wanted to put what i thought out there and see if anyone else felt the same, I thought this site was for Mums to discuss what they feel passionatly about as well but I may as well sit down with my one year old I'd get less immaturity out of her. Thankyou to the people who weren't particularly defending me but I really appreciate the mature people who took what I said seriously and didn't sink so low as to diss me because they didn't get their way.

Chelsey - posted on 02/02/2010

I don't see the big deal♥ but everyone has there own opinion! I put my daughter in them all the time and sometimes we win and sometimes we don't I don't get upset its no big deal there just for fun...I also believe that if your kid is pretty enough to do modeling and or pageants and thats what she wants to do let her people are going to judge you no matter what you do...no one is never gonna have something to say about you or your parenting skills. I love the contest give me something to do and i get to show of my angel although the one mother up there that said something about pimping out children out don't be so dramatic nor so judgmental..

Emily - posted on 02/02/2010

I don't have any problem with moms being proud of their kids and posting pictures. There is already a "photos" section at the bottom where people can post pictures and get comments on them. If you want to show off your kids, there you go. But I do think the contests are unnecessary. Whose baby is cuter? Seriously? And I'm glad you brought this up, Cassie, because I thought I was the only one who thought it was a little ridiculous.

Tracey - posted on 02/02/2010

If you don't like the competitions, then don't post your baby's pic or enter them - its a matter of choice and if everyone was the same or thought the same, the world would be a very boring monotone place.

Cassie - posted on 02/02/2010

I'm only 18 and I deal with the most immature crap every single day and to be honest I just wanted to put what i thought out there and see if anyone else felt the same, I thought this site was for Mums to discuss what they feel passionatly about as well but I may as well sit down with my one year old I'd get less immaturity out of her. Thankyou to the people who weren't particularly defending me but I really appreciate the mature people who took what I said seriously and didn't sink so low as to diss me because they didn't get their way.

Beth - posted on 02/01/2010

I think that both baby comp and beauty pagents are stupid. I know that my children are beautiful. They are the cutest in my eyes and that is all that matters. I have been told to put my daughter into ads and I refuse to. f she makes that decision for herself at a later age than I will be her #1 fan but, until then no baby comps or beauty pagents for my children.

Joslyn - posted on 02/01/2010

Actually I do agree with this! It kinda gets addictive and then every mom thinks that their baby is the cutest anyways. Also when I do put my daughter in it and like no one votes for her I get upset... I know its terrible! Im happy you brought this topic up

Johnny - posted on 02/01/2010

I think it's all kind of silly. I entered one once, just because I had the perfect photo for it, but to be honest, I never followed to even see who won. If moms are entering their kids pictures for some kind of validation of how adorable their offspring is, that is rather pathetic.

Now the baby contests are one thing, but the contest for the Hottest MILF Mom really took the cake. How lame do you have to be to submit a photo of yourself in a sexy outfit draped over your kids stroller? That is just asinine.

Jodi - posted on 02/01/2010

Quoting Audra

This site is beginning to make me really angry, it was meant to help people with their children and it has become somewhere for angry judgmental woman to push their views on other people!! It's crap!

Firebird - posted on 02/01/2010

You're approaching "out of line" here Audra. There's no reason to start saying that someone's kids are ugly or to start with the harsh language. This was a relatively mature discussion until you over reacted. No one has said anything about anyone being "less of a parent" and no one has said anything directly attacking you. If you have such a problem with this particular topic, maybe you should take your own "advice" and don't look at it.

Melissa - posted on 02/01/2010

haha, Krista, I challenge you to the toxic diaper bomb, i can smell him from across the room. haha

Krista - posted on 02/01/2010

I DO, however, love Cassie's idea of battling our kids like Pokemon. I bet my kid's super-mega-spit-up attack and toxic diaper-bomb defense would definitely do some serious damage.

Krista - posted on 02/01/2010

Hi Melissa,

I don't even bother looking at those contests anymore, but when I DID vote, I voted for the kids with the fewest votes, just because I could picture some poor mom taking the contest really seriously and being all hurt and sad that nobody voted for her baby.

Like I said...I'm a bit soft-hearted. (Soft-headed too, sometimes.)

Melissa - posted on 02/01/2010

Whoa Audra take it easy no one has taken anything out on you personally. i agree the pimping out comment was out of line. But so was your "ugly children" comment. No child is ugly. Cassie has every right to post her opinion, and if she was trying to get a rise out people, dont give in to it. You said if people have a problem dont look at the pictures, its not the pics that are a problem, its just the voting, none of us have a right to choose who is 'cuter', every parent thinks their child is the cutest, its almost like these contest are way of proving it. Its stupid
I know its for fun and ive enjoyed looking at pictures, but i refuse to vote on them. someone on here also said they vote for the lower votes pics because she feels sorry for them, but why? maybe they just entered or because there are so many pics that people just dont have time to go through them all. Its not like people didn't like the pics we probably never saw them.

Isobel - posted on 02/01/2010

I just think it's creepy and weird...so I don't go through them.

Audra - posted on 02/01/2010

How dare you say that we are "pimping out our kids" . It is one thing to announce your opinion to everyone, it is quite another to imply that we are less of a parent for showing off our kids! If you have such a damn problem with these contests, then don't look at them or enter your kids in them!!! You women are taking this way to far, never insult people like that!!! I am sorry if you have ugly children or something but don't take it out on me! This site is beginning to make me really angry, it was meant to help people with their children and it has become somewhere for angry judgmental woman to push their views on other people!! It's crap!

Krista - posted on 02/01/2010

I always vote for the babies who I know have fewer votes, 'cause I feel bad for them, but that's 'cause I'm a big softy. :) And I entered Sam in a contest back when I first started on COM, but that's because I thought there were prizes involved! LOL!

Sharon - posted on 02/01/2010

They're pointless.



Sad women desperate women trying to get attention any way they can by pimping out their kids.



That said.... This does not apply to all child models. I know a couple of children were approached, well their parents, by scouts in random places like grocery stores and and what not. Both parents kind of gave up on the child modeling when the agencies wanted more from the kids than they were willing to give.



The hot mom contests are even worse than the cute baby contests. Seriously - if they want to get pimped out - they need to try walking the street rather than a mommy site. good god.



edited to switch my "they're/their-s" ugh I'm tired

Kylie - posted on 02/01/2010

It's just a bit of fun. I enjoy seeing pics of cute baby's from all over the world. Its not about winning..there are no prizes. Tearing down those who think its fun to post pics of their precious LO's is just breeding negativity. If you don't like it, don't look.

Cassie - posted on 02/01/2010

No, I'm not I'm purely trying to say that it's not right to compare and judge based on appearances. Go for gold, show off your child I do all the time, but why would you want to even enter it, one child is going to be 'cuter' than the other. I was not trying to get a rise out of people nor was I particularly trying to help anyone, just putting my opinion out there and if you don't like it maybe you should just leave it lye and not put people down for asking a question they have every right to ask.

Audra - posted on 02/01/2010

Ok so if you don't agree with it don't put your child in one!!!! But who are you to sit there and make other parents feel bad for wanting to show off their child?? I think when you post a question like that you are just trying to get a rise out of people rather than really help anyone... Just my opinion!

Emily - posted on 02/01/2010

I think it's terrible too... comparing kids' looks. That just perpetuates the idea that looks and beauty are such an important thing.

Melissa - posted on 02/01/2010

if its not about winning Katt then why did you make the point of telling us that you had the most votes. Some parents do take it too far, and these "little" contests is where it begins. I think we should be able to put the pics up but take out the voting part of it and allow people to make comments. Just like these posts, have people put up Christmas pics, or halloween etc. and people can look and comment if they want.

Katt - posted on 02/01/2010

Oh and I also disagree with the nude baby pictures. The only ones I've ever showed people was when she was newborn. They're are some really creepy people out there and I would never post a naked picture of my daughter.

Katt - posted on 02/01/2010

It's all for fun. I've put some pictures in them but i'm not competitive about it. I really just like looking at everyones cute babies. I have gotten the most votes but I don't consider that "winning" it's not a game...everyone of those adorable babies are winners. Although I've never entered any "Cutest Baby" ones mainly just "Messy Faces" "Funniest Face" but not because I wanted to win!! Because it's fun!! and like I said before it's fun seeing all the babies :) Some moms do take it really to far tho and that is something I don't agree with.

Katherine - posted on 02/01/2010

This is a REALLY good topic to bring up Cassie.

Katherine - posted on 02/01/2010

Oh, the naked pics....you really have to watch what you post these days. Too many sex offenders around, I wouldn't post a naked pic of my child for that reason alone.

Katherine - posted on 02/01/2010

I think it makes parents feel bad when they don't 'win.' The hottest mom, the best looking pregnant mom, the cutest couple, the cutest family etc... Sure you want to show off your child, but I would feel BAD if I didn't win.

Sandi - posted on 02/01/2010

It's just a bit of fun, not everything in life has a hidden agenda. I love seeing all the chubby cheeks and gummy grins. It's true though, regardless who wins everyone still thinks their kid is the cutest. I agree with the bathtub comment, got to be careful which pics you share to the world.

Cassie - posted on 02/01/2010

That is practically exactly what I'm trying to say Charlene lol.

Charlene - posted on 02/01/2010

Mmm.. I kind of agree/disagree.

For the ones that are like, 'Which baby has the messiest face?' or 'Which baby is grumpier?' I think it's fine because you aren't voting on looks. But I think the 'cutest' ones and the bathtub ones are a bit inappropriate. Bathtub ones should be saved for when your daughters go on their first dates! (hehe jk)

Cassie - posted on 02/01/2010

Nothing is wrong with being proud it's the principal that basically we're saying my babies cuter than yours and it's wrong. You have a right to your own opinion and by all means keep it but battling with our childrens looks is wrong in mine, yeah use competitiveness to enter other catagories or join a frickin sports team, why put down ours or someone elses child.

Kristi - posted on 02/01/2010

That's exactly what I'm thinking too! Everyone likes to think they have the cutest baby on the planet...it's only natural!

Andrea - posted on 02/01/2010

I think the cutest baby contests are stupid. I would never enter them! It teaches our kids that what they look like is much more important than who they are on the inside. I can't stand that show Toddlers & Tiaras either!

Melissa - posted on 02/01/2010

there is nothing wrong with being proud of your child, but why subject them to contest. It sends out a wrong message, just watch those toddler and tiara shows, i would never put my child through that.

Airiel - posted on 02/01/2010

I disagree, I think its completely natural for parents to want to show off their children, and being competitive is part of human nature. Why should it be wrong to be proud of having a beautiful, happy, healthy child?

Psych studies have proven that pride as part of competition is a very positive part of social behavior, these parents are acting in such a way as to give their self esteem a positive boost, and as I am sure you know, sometimes that is needed when you have a little one, and not very much time to be an individual anymore.



Oh and to the young lady who suggested an IQ test, 160 plus honey, and I dont mean on those chintzy little tests given by facebook and myspace.



In the end its all personal choice, and its innapropriate to judge the ones who are just having fun and showing off their beautiful wee ones, I do disagree with nudity, but that should be a given.

Cassie - posted on 02/01/2010

my point exactly, why do they have to win or lose then.

Happiest baby, Grumpiest all those kinds of catagories yeah but not judged on 'outer beauty'

Katherine - posted on 02/01/2010

I agree they are inappropriate.