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You know those people who just have to turn everything into a competition?

You mention getting a new car, and they casually remind you that they just bought ahouse.

But imagine if that person wasnt just competing with you…but with your baby.

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Yeah, let that sink in.

Thats exactly what one frustrated new dad on Reddit is dealing with.

From that moment on, sis decided that her baby was officially the superior one.

Women with babies in a park, engaging and smiling, highlighting feelings of being upstaged by a nephew’s achievements.

And then came the battle of the milestones.

Every single thing the OPs baby did was met with an instant My baby did that ages ago!

Because nothing says supportive family like one-upping an infant.

Text discussing premature nephew and comparisons between two babies' births.

That was it; OP snapped.

Because parenting is hard enough without unnecessary competition.

But heres the thing: parenting isnt a race, and kids develop at their own pace.

Text about a woman feeling upstaged by a premature nephew, trying to prove her baby’s worth, and being called out by dad.

The best way to deal with competitive parents?

Nod, smile, and then go back to raising yourkidyour way.

Their obsession with winning will fizzle out when they realize no one else is keeping score.

Text describing a family gathering where a woman compares her son to her nephew, highlighting milestones.

Some relatives just cant stand seeing someone else in the spotlight, even when it comes to babies.

So how do you handle them?

First, set boundaries.

Two toddlers on a couch, interacting with a tablet, showcasing sibling dynamics and childhood development.

If someones constantly undermining your experiences, shut it down.

Second, dont take the bait.

Jealous family members want a reactiondont give them the satisfaction.

Text about a woman feeling upstaged by her nephew, highlighting family dynamics and competition over baby milestones.

Just keep being happy.

Nothing annoys a bitter person more than someone who refuses to let their negativity win.

Check out the results:

Text exchange where a dad criticizes a woman for trying to compete over whose baby is better, mentioning premature nephew.

Text about family conflict during lunch, involving a woman’s reaction to her nephew and her husband’s response.

Man with arms crossed confronting woman in doorway, tense atmosphere.

Reddit discussion about woman feeling upstaged by nephew; dad explains wife’s response.

Reddit comments about a woman upstaged by nephew, discussing communication with her sister-in-law.

Text exchange about woman upstaged by nephew; called out by dad for comparing babies.

Reddit comment discussing justified actions regarding comparisons between babies.

Woman holding baby at a dinner table, compares with premature nephew, surrounded by food and family.

Reddit comment discussing sibling rivalry regarding babies.

Online comment advising dad after family dispute involving premature nephew and sister-in-law.

Reddit comment discussing a dad defending his wife from family drama about proving a baby’s worth against a nephew.

Reddit comment supporting dad’s call-out in family conflict involving a nephew and a baby.

Text advises not comparing children’s milestones, suggesting “Bluey” episode “Baby Race” for perspective.

Screenshot of a comment discussing supportive parenting and premature baby issues.

Reddit comment criticizing a woman for using a child’s birth to make herself look better.

Comment addresses family issues over a baby’s comparison, highlighting supportive intervention by a father.

Comment on comparison and joy in family dynamics discussion.

Reddit comment about a woman and her nephew, praising a husband for standing up.

Text response criticizing actions and supporting dad in family dispute over baby favoritism.