Paris Hilton with her baby boy Phoenix.
Social media mogul and reality TV star Paris Hilton welcomed her first child, with her husband, venture capitalist Carter Reum, in January this year. Recently, she posted a few pictures with her son, Phoenix, as he was on his first trip to New York. However, several internet users criticised the eight-month-old baby's appearance and the size of his head. Ms Hilton took to her Instagram story and called it "unacceptable". She informed Phoenix is "perfectly healthy".
Ms Hilton took to Instagram on October 20 and shared a carousel of photos with her child. In the pictures, she is seen sitting on a white couch and holding baby Phoenix, who is adorably looking at the camera. "My precious angel baby Phoenix's first time in NYC," she wrote in the caption.
However, some people posted nasty comments on the social media platform. "Does he have encephalitis? Like what is actually going on I'm not trying to be rude that doesn't seem normal," said a user.
"Y'all he's just got a lot on his mind leave the kid alone," said another person.
"Beautiful baby has brain inflammation. This can be an autoimmune reaction. Please take your baby to an integrative functional paediatrician," commented a user.
However, some users were equally disgusted by such comments and sided with Ms Hilton.
"She was so kind to share a precious photo of her son with us. I don't understand why people have to make fun of him or make comments about the way she is holding him," said a user.
Another person added, "Adults making fun of a Baby... wow shame on you."
"What a beautiful boy!!! Also I am so ashamed that there are so many adults here bullying not alone Paris but her son who is a baby. Remember if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all," said another person.
The hotel heiress called these users out and said that it hurts her "more deeply than words can describe." "Living life in the spotlight, comments are inevitable, but targeting my child, or anyone else's for that matter, is unacceptable. This hurts my heart more deeply than words can describe. I've worked hard to cultivate an environment that is all about love, respect and acceptance and expect the same in return," she wrote.
Ms Hilton continued, "If I don't post my baby, people assume I'm not a great mother and if I do post him, there are some people who are cruel and hateful I'm a proud working mom and my baby is perfectly healthy, adorable and angelic. I've dreamt of being a mom for as long as I can remember. "
She stated that Phoenix is "my world" and the biggest blessing of her life. "Every day with him is a reminder of what truly matters. It's hard to fathom that there are people who would target such innocence. I hope that people can treat one another with more kindness and empathy," she concluded.