diff --git a/packages/stream_chat_flutter/lib/src/message_input.dart b/packages/stream_chat_flutter/lib/src/message_input.dart
index 539dc018..4a18bf02 100644
--- a/packages/stream_chat_flutter/lib/src/message_input.dart
+++ b/packages/stream_chat_flutter/lib/src/message_input.dart
@@ -314,7 +314,7 @@ class MessageInputState extends State<MessageInput> {
                   ),
                 ),
               Padding(
-                padding: const EdgeInsets.all(8.0),
+                padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(vertical: 8.0),
                 child: _buildTextField(context),
               ),
               if (widget.parentMessage != null && !widget.hideSendAsDm)