diff --git a/lib/src/message_input.dart b/lib/src/message_input.dart
index 217ef438..af0413f8 100644
--- a/lib/src/message_input.dart
+++ b/lib/src/message_input.dart
@@ -202,7 +202,7 @@ class MessageInputState extends State<MessageInput> {
   Flex _buildTextField(BuildContext context) {
     return Flex(
       direction: Axis.horizontal,
-      crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.end,
+      crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.center,
       children: <Widget>[
         if (!widget.disableAttachments) _buildAttachmentButton(),
         if (widget.actionsLocation == ActionsLocation.left)