To think that 'Big Head' is a horrible way to refer to a child?

[PinkSippyCup]

Dd is 8mo and my pfb, so am willing to accept I may be being a little but precious.

SIL has recently decided that 'Big Head' is an acceptable nick-name to call DD. Every time she sees her it's "hey Big Head!"

Now aibu to think this is horrible and DD will grow up thinking it's true?

I'm thinking I'll either start calling SIL the same name or suggesting that we save the nick-name Big Head for when she has children

So AIBU?

[Beeyump]

I take it she's doing it in an affectionate, rather than horrible way though. I'd be devastated if I was stopped from seeing my niece and nephew because of a silly remark I wasn't aware was causing offence.

[pianodoodle]

It's not exactly original or unique either. I mean, they nearly all look like "big heads" at that age lol

Mind you, DH calls DD "fat pants" which is the same thing.

For some reason it seems more acceptable when it's the parent doing it though.

[FannyFifer]

I would prob be real passive aggressive and say to the baby something like, "now big head, what's that silly fat arse saying now, oh yes look at her big fat arse, isn't she a silly billy" .

[Elquota]

YANBU. Not acceptable at all. Just say "Would you mind not calling her that please?" She'll probably protest but hopefully still get the message.

[aldiwhore]

To say it once may be forgiven, my nephew has a big head (98th centile, body much lower) and my sister and I have commented on it, but gently, without cruelty.

I'd never NAME the child that way.

Just tell her to stop, and if she doesn't start calling her Fat Arse or something so she understand how annoying it is.

[imnotmymum]

Big Head seriously ?? That is awful just tell her and you not being uptight just the most ridiculous name to call a baby

[maras2]

Silly cow and very rude too.Tell her to call your baby by their propper name.That has to be the nastiest nickname to inflict on a child.