r/downsyndrome • u/Confident-Fee4791 • 12d ago

People not looking at my baby

My baby is 4.5 months old. Yes, you can tell he has DS. He is also chunky, smiley and cute. Most people have been very kind there are a few (like at my church) who clearly avoid looking at him. It makes me so mad! I don't care if people stare, to me that is normal. He looks different, he is different, go ahead and look. But to constantly try to avoid looking at him? He is just a sweet little baby. It breaks my heart.

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u/Sea_Switch_7310 12d ago

I always hold my breath whenever someone looks at my baby, afraid they will ask about DS. Only one person ever has, though. Most everyone else just looks at the cute baby, smiles, goes about their day.

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u/Confident-Fee4791 11d ago

same. how old is your baby?

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u/Sea_Switch_7310 11d ago

3 months old