My Baby Weighs 23 Pounds At 4 Months People Call It Abuse But I Know He’s Perfectly Healthy
Internet trolls couldn’t wait to bash the mom of this adorable chunky newborn — and honestly, it’s sad how cruel people can be online.
21-year-old mom Maci Mugele found that out the hard way after sharing a cute TikTok of her baby boy Gunner, who’s only four months old but already weighs a whopping 22.5 pounds. Yep, he’s a big boy — healthy, happy, and totally adorable.
But of course, social media had other plans. The internet trolls came running.
Comments like “OMG poor baby,” “Can babies get diabetes?” and even “This should be child abuse” started flooding in. Some people even threw around words like “Ozempic” — like seriously, who says that about a baby?
The video, which shows Gunner smiling and showing off his cute baby rolls, has gone viral — and it’s sparked a huge debate about body positivity, mom-shaming, and parenting in the age of social media.
At the end of the day, every baby grows at their own pace. Maci’s just a young mom sharing her joy online — she didn’t sign up for all this negativity.
“When you’ve got a 100th percentile, off-the-charts 4-month-old,” Maci Mugele joked in her TikTok caption — and honestly, she wasn’t kidding. The clip racked up nearly 20 million views in no time, with people all over the internet talking about her big, beautiful baby boy.
“22.5 pounds of pure muscle,” she added playfully, lifting her chunky little champ Gunner with both hands for the camera. You could tell she was just a proud mom showing off her baby — nothing more, nothing less.
Born on February 19, Gunner isn’t just heavy — he’s tall too. The kid’s already in the 90th percentile for height, over two feet long, and wearing toddler-size clothes at just four months old. Total little giant vibes.
But what really gets to Maci isn’t his size — it’s the cruel comments people keep throwing her way. Instead of celebrating a healthy, thriving baby, strangers are dropping mean, judgmental remarks that no mom deserves to read.
For her, the hardest part isn’t the trolling — it’s seeing how quick people are to judge behind a screen. It’s wild how something as innocent as a cute baby video on TikTok can turn into a storm of online hate, mom-shaming, and cyberbullying.
“I honestly thought people would just think it was cute,” Maci Mugele told Kennedy News, her voice filled with heartbreak. “But I didn’t realize how horrible people can be.”
The 21-year-old mom said she never expected such cruel comments over a simple TikTok video of her baby boy, Gunner. What was supposed to be a fun, lighthearted moment turned into a flood of online hate and mom-shaming.
“It made me upset to realize that there are actually people out there who feel comfortable saying these awful things about a baby,” she said. “Like, who does that?”
For Maci, the most painful part isn’t just the comments — it’s being painted as a “bad mom” by total strangers who don’t even know her. That kind of judgment cuts deep.
“I don’t get how it’s cruel or abusive to feed my baby when he’s hungry,” she shared. Gunner’s always been a big baby — even before he was born, doctors said he was measuring on the larger side.
At the end of the day, Maci’s just doing what any mom would do: taking care of her baby, loving him, and making sure he’s healthy and happy. But this whole experience shows how quick the internet is to judge — and how toxic social media culture, cyberbullying, and online parenting criticism can really hurt real people.
“He always measured a week or two ahead when I was pregnant,” Maci Mugele shared, laughing a little as she remembered. “I could just tell he was pretty big — everyone kept saying my belly looked bigger than average.”
Like most expectant moms, Maci was both excited and nervous to see just how much her baby boy was growing before birth. “You only get two scans during pregnancy,” she explained, “so I actually went to a private ultrasound clinic and paid for an extra scan just to check how big he was.”
That’s when she got the surprise. “They told me he was measuring quite large for how far along I was,” she said. “I think I was around 34 weeks, and he was already weighing 6 pounds and 3 ounces!”
From that moment, she kind of knew she’d be meeting a big, healthy baby. What she didn’t expect was how much social media would twist that into something negative later on.
Maci’s story shows what so many moms experience — the mix of pregnancy anxiety, body changes, and mom-shaming online that often follows once they share anything personal. Instead of celebrating a healthy baby, people focus on criticism.
When Gunner finally arrived, he weighed in at 8 pounds and 1 ounce — just a little above the average newborn weight of around 7 pounds and 6 ounces. His length was spot-on at 19.5 inches, totally healthy and normal for a full-term baby.
But ever since then, this little dude has been on a growth mission. According to Maci Mugele, her son “eats more than the average baby” — and honestly, that’s how he’s packed on those adorable pounds so fast.
In just a few short months, Gunner’s gone from newborn to chunky legend, sitting at 22.5 pounds by four months old. He’s strong, thriving, and full of personality — the kind of baby everyone wants to cuddle.
What some people forget is that babies grow at their own pace. Some stay tiny for months, while others, like Gunner, hit those growth spurts early and keep on climbing. It’s all part of normal baby development and healthy infant growth.
Despite all the noise online, both Maci Mugele and Gunner’s doctors are totally chill about it — because guess what? He’s perfectly healthy.
“The doctors said he’s healthy — some babies are just naturally bigger,” Maci said confidently. “He’s big for his height too, so that probably adds to his overall size.”
From the very start, Gunner’s been a great eater. “Ever since day two in the hospital, he’s eaten more than the average baby,” she shared. “Doctors always told me it’s fine — he just eats a bit more than usual, and that’s completely normal.”
So yeah, no medical concerns here — just a happy, thriving baby boy who loves his milk.
And thankfully, it’s not all negative energy online. Plenty of kind-hearted people have shown love and support — even the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gave baby Gunner a shoutout! Fans from all over are cheering for this chunky little legend and his big appetite.
It’s a sweet reminder that not everyone on the internet is cruel — there are still good people out there who choose kindness over criticism.
“Calling dibs,” joked the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ verified TikTok account — and honestly, they might be onto something. With Gunner’s size and strength, this little dude could totally have a future on the football field one day.
Another viewer chimed in with a sweet comment, “OMG, that’s a big, healthy baby!” — and that’s the kind of energy everyone needs more of online.
It’s refreshing to see people cheering Maci and Gunner on instead of tearing them down. The internet can be a pretty harsh place, but moments like this show the brighter side of social media, where people come together to spread positivity and good vibes.
“Oh, I love me a chunky baby!!!!!” one person gushed in the comments — and honestly, same. Those baby rolls are everything.
Another fan dropped, “He’s the cutest,” which perfectly sums up how most people feel after seeing Gunner’s sweet face and big smiles.
Now part of the unofficial club of proud moms with big babies, Maci Mugele is just as amazed by her little guy as everyone else. She’s taking all the love in stride and focusing on what truly matters — Gunner’s health and happiness.
“Like the doctor said,” she told Kennedy News, “he’s perfectly healthy and has no problem with his weight.”
And that’s the truth — no matter what internet trolls say. Gunner’s thriving, growing strong, and surrounded by love. Maci’s learning that while social media can bring out some negativity, it can also create a wave of support, body positivity, and mom empowerment.
