not posting my child on the internet anymore, from a "mom influencer"

Thank you for understanding this change in my channel, and I hope to see you next Monday. If not, it was great to be on this journey with you.
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[@Chynnalovestocook]

Those who get it , get it. I am 100% behind anyone who protects a child. We all have a mutual love for you and arrow , so your safety is number as always ❤.

[@paula92111]

I completely agree!

[@amybracker]

Yay!!!! It's the best decision you could have ever made. This world sucks now and people have bad intentions and are just down right disgusting. Good job, mom!

[@seammalasun5270]

I got pregnant in 2021 and then found out I had a brain tumor 4 months into my pregnancy. None of my friends had kids and I felt so lonely, clueless and scared. So happy to have come across your videos and channel. It got me through such a tough patch and also helped me experience the beauty of parenthood. I gave birth in 2022 followed by a 14 hour brain surgery 3 months postpartum. Thank you for your videos. They mean a lot to me and thanks for always being transparent. I felt compelled to comment for the first time because you did create such a beautiful channel and safe space for others. You absolutely did not owe anyone an explanation but thanks for always including your community.

[@pichaXD]

I personally love that you chose to not show her for safety reasons, although you didn’t need to explain yourself I thank you for it because maybe another mom can watch this video and take this into consideration 💖

[@dawnireland7903]

I agree

[@Lauren-yq3ds]

I am so happy you’ve decided this. As moms we should do everything in our power to protect our children no matter what that means.

[@Naomi_wella]

No explanation needed boo

[@bandanaghosh8637]

Exactly ❤

[@aamirahabdurrazzaque6458]

Absolutely

[@botanicassie]

That’s the thing tho she knows there’s no explanation needed in the sense that she doesn’t owe us anything but that she still wanted to share and also educate other women especially women who share their child online is humbling and helpful. ❤

[@OzarkActual]

Clickbait boo

[@kennedymeow]

I’m not a parent, but I would be scared as hell exposing my child to the entire world. I think you made a great decision. You’re a wonderful mother.

[@adyxbow]

Haven’t watched the video yet, but already loving this choice!! Way to protect your sweet daughter 🫶🏼

[@bre.j]

Interesting Story: I posted my 6-month pregnancy announcement on Facebook, but once my Little One (LO) was born, I decided not to post photos or info about them. Nearly a year after birth, my mom and and old friend were catching up on a call and her friend expressed condolences for my loss. She was under the impression because I never posted anything after my pregnancy announcement that I had lost the baby. Not the case, my LO is alive, thriving and a handful. It never even occurred to me that distant friends that I do not see on a day to day basis would come to that conclusion, but it makes sense. I feel the protection of my LO is more important to me than the attention I can gain/share from others loving my LO, especially with the progression of technology and not know where it will be 5, 10, 20 years from now.

[@illas14]

Omg thissss! People expect us to post every detail of our lives. When we only post ourselves all they think is "where did she leave the baby 🫠"???. I just don't post my child!

[@makeupp365]

i didn't realize people are/were unfollowing you for this decision!!!! my mind is blown. i watch your videos for YOU, not your child. if someone can't watch parenting content without a child present, i think they need to reassess their reasons for watching. thank you for carving out a positive space on the internet

[@ro143cky]

If they’re unfollowing her, they’re totally here for the wrong reasons. That’s so scary 🫣

[@samanfersilyk]

i'm not personally a mother, i am here because i have actually been watching your videos since your webcam days and you have always inspired me. watching you become a mom made me so happy for you. we will miss seeing arrow but i am so happy for you that you've made this decision for you and your daughter. it's a scary world out there, just because most of us have innocent intentions, doesn't mean the 1 bad apple can't make stuff terrifying.

[@alleyj826]

100% understand! I’m pregnant with my first and I’m already very protective of what I share and don’t plan on sharing my baby online. People are weird. You can still create the same content without showing your child and I’ll still be here to watch! 🙂

[@lezliesmith3354]

I'm so so glad to hear your thoughts on this . I've been feeling weirder and weirder watching family channels - I'm a mom of two, so I started watching these tyoes of videos to feel like I'm part of a community - none of my friends have kids - and to get advice and ideas. But recently, I had a moment that was like - wait - I don't know these kids. I feel odd being a viewer of others kids - especially in vulnerable moments. Of course I love hearing about the fun things people do with their children! I get so many ideas on things to do with my own! But on the bad days, on the sick days, on the grumpy days, I just felt weird watching those intimate moments. I still like getting advice on dealing with specific things (toddler tantrums, transitioning from a crib, potty training advice, etc) but I can get that advice without seeing the kids. I want the view of the parent on these subjects! How they impact the parent, not how it impacts the child (from the parents POV rather than the childs). I film my own little home videos - but they are only for myself, and to show family when they come over. There are ways to still have those memories and cute videos, without inviting strangers in! Thank you for letting us be a part of your life, and Arrows. And thank you for thinking about how this may impact her future and taking steps to protect her more. I'll still be a viewer since I like the content you make and the perspective you have even when it's not a day in the life vlog!

[@Eissalovesyou]

Good job mom!! I used to post my kids on Facebook when they were growing up....funny stories, pics (nothing inappropriate) etc. I mostly had friends and family on my friends list. My kids are teens now and hate that I posted so much of them online and have asked me to delete a lot of it. I can't imagine how they would feel if I had posted them publicly for thousands of strangers.

[@Monalisa..84]

I did the same. My 23 year old daughter had to educate me on these dangers. I had to go back and delete them. I have a younger daughter now who is 2 and I choose not to share her photos. My older relatives do not understand but I’ve told them I would give or directly send them a photo instead. Not everybody has the right to see they’re photos.

[@stefiguerreiro_]

100% agree!!! Don‘t feel sorry or apologize for keeping your child safe. I think at some point we all learn from certain situations. I‘m a small content creator but still decided to do the same a couple months ago and I feel wwy better this way! Keeping our kids the safest we can is our job! We‘re here for YOU! Thanks for sharing and much love🫶🏼🤍

[@mimilovinglife4544]

Girl I’m crying. You actually help me be a better mum every day I want to do better and your a such a role model. Thanks for keeping it real!

[@justineviola3420]

I completely agree with you. I posted a video of my 1 year old daughter on my instagram. I am not an influencer at all and don’t have many followers. However, somehow the video has over 7,000 plays. It’s a really cute video, but I noticed there were lots of men, who from their profile, don’t seem like they have a young family. I don’t even know how the video has so many likes. It really causes me to second guess anything I decide to post online ESPECIALLY of my children (i am 35 weeks pregnant with my second). I don’t think you can be too careful.

[@samanthamascenik102]

This video gave me chills. You're such an amazing mom and always help me to do the same. Thank you for being so honest

[@angelamiller1205]

As sad as I am for selfish reasons, I fully support you and this decision. We went through our pregnancy journeys together, and my son has grown up with arrow. Good decision, Mama!

[@dawnireland7903]

Again I agree with this comment and all the others

[@caffeinemomma9897]

Yes the accidental familiarity is alarming. I’ve caught myself wanting to say hi to someone who didn’t know me at all. Her daughter’s were so cute and I girl I went to college with posted pictures of them all the time proud aunt. Well I had to stop myself from saying hi. I go oh my goodness I don’t know their parents and they don’t know me. I casually know their aunt. How scary and freaky.

[@krisb6001]

100%! I totally understand. There are some tiktokers who’s baby/toddler would crack me up because of what they did on video but then I started seeing videos from other parents ridiculing these parents for blatantly putting their kid on the internet.. I never thought of it that way either. Some people are disgustingly evil.

[@ninam9303]

Brit I was exactly the same! Use to post my daughter all the time then something happened that shocked me to my core. My profile was private but you truly don't know who is on there. Now I never post her face. Better to be safe than sorry!

[@monsevazquez1995]

I’m so glad more moms are starting to do this. Not showing their kids on social media anymore. I had my daughter in 2021 and I get that being in love with them, you just wanna show them off to the world. Thankfully I realized from the beginning that I was not going to post her anywhere. For her protection and her privacy. The people that love her and wanna see her will do so in person or FaceTime, other then that there’s no reason for others to be seeing her if they can’t take the time to ask about her or visit her💜

[@botanicassie]

That’s the thing tho she knows there’s no explanation needed in the sense that she doesn’t owe us anything but that she still wanted to share and also educate other women especially women who share their child online is humbling and helpful. ❤

[@sunshine037gv]

Big thumbs up for this one. I also thought it was obvious mostly for privacy reasons. No one needs their life to become a Truman's show, especially a child who cannot concent to it. But I'm so glad you made this video, because it lists so many more good reasons. And hopefully more content creators will see it and consider this step.

[@brittneyruscoe7865]

Good for you mama! Thank you for explaining! I’ve always understood why people chose to stop showing their kids online, but you explaining it in detailed helped open my eyes a little more. ❤

[@cynthiamarleau-ryder2723]

We are all learning together! ❤❤I can completely relate. Thank you for touching on the topic and sharing your experiences and thoughts. We need to talk about it and see all the different perspectives as a new generation of parents to protect our kids. Creator or not creator, feeling pressure to post updates and milestones publicly on social media, something that seemed so innocent when my daughter was a baby, but as I watch her grow, my instinct to protect her is making me shift my mindset.

[@kaylachristenson9664]

I feel the same! Some photo updates when she was a tiny baby seemed so cute but now it makes me so uneasy. I’ve made this same decision recently as well

[@KellyKlinstiver]

I watch KZbin almost daily and this is the first comment I’ve ever left, I feel so strongly about this. I am beyond happy to see this video and you are absolutely making the right choice. I agree with everything you said and as a fellow mom it is a gift to our children when we learn, grow and change with them. In the last year or so I have chosen not to consume media in which creators show their children as it feels out of line with my own beliefs and I don’t feel good doing so. I believe as the discourse continues more creators will make this choice and you help set the example doing so now. So happy to see this video and decision.

[@jenniferwebre6328]

The real mommas that are here for you understand. As being one of the new moms that you mentioned, your videos def helped me not feel alone in this really hard time. ❤

[@roxaneunseuln3332]

We love a mama who puts her child's safety first 💕

[@ASMRKay_]

I hope other content creators can also see this view point. I always felt you were very respectful of your daughter when it came to including her into your content when she was comfortable with it but unfortunately like you said not everyone has the best intentions.

[@KatieBeeTV]

I totally agree with your decisions, it's definitely a safe community you've cultivated, and that hasn't changed, but anybody outside of the community can just search Mommy content and boom have good chances of being able to look at a little kid. It's also just like not putting a name under those little family stickers on the back of a vehicle. Anybody can see which child leaves the vehicle, go up and read their name on the sticker (or embroidery on a bookbag) and call them over with their name. Wish this wasn't the world we lived in either but hey, she's ~your~ world so her safety comes first!

[@sarahhunt7753]

I applaud you for this! Thanks for sharing.

[@kathryngermano47]

I’m so proud of you! As a mother I completely get it and my husband and made the same decision when we had our daughter, and honestly I’d rather not share her and regret nothing than the possibility of the opposite. Better safe than sorry. ❤

[@rosamesa]

THANK YOU!! Arrow is adorable but she deserves her privacy. Lots of weirdos on here and you don’t want your daughter to be apart of their fun

[@scribbleprintsco]

I chose to not show my kiddos (for almost 6 years now), the big reason for me was my parents exploiting me and my siblings on the internet (sharing photos we didn't want shared - when we asked for them to be removed we were denied). I want my kiddos to have a choice - especially with the internet being forever. Along with protecting them from weirdos and predators on the internet!

[@sandiewilson7975]

You 1000% helped me in 2019/ 2020 when i was pregnant and had my daughter. I don't know what I would have done without you. Thank you. ❤ I totally get the fear. Good for you listening to your momma bear instinct. All the love. ❤

[@maridiaz6219]

Yes 🙌🏽 I agree with you, children should not be on any social media platform. Keep them safe and away from all of it ❤ I love your mommy content and you are doing an awesome job!

[@swimmer1925]

Thank you for this! I’ve been feeling uneasy about sharing my child on social for some time (I actually found you when I was pregnant) and you brought up great points that I hadn’t thought about. I appreciate your honesty and openness!

[@Pkpdotcom]

I'm the furthest thing from an influencer but I stopped posting my daughter online and set my instagram account as private, I only share stories with close friends and I feel so much better about it! There is this notion of consent that stuck with me - she never said (and likely there will be a few years before she does) "ok mum I like this pic you can post it", yes these photos of her are so cute and funny but they are not of me so it's not fair of me to "expose" her to the world. And yeah, the AI stuff is scary. Good on you for putting your daughter first, I like the way you articulated all this too. Frankly I watch your content for you and as a mum, not to see your daughter's face (I say that with love - you get me 😅) Thanks for being a great *influence* on other parents :) x

[@Pkpdotcom]

Oh and this make up is 🔥

[@SP-kk5nj]

It’s nice to see your explanation. I started watching you post-partum to find out what on earth to expect (I’m 6m behind you in motherhood). When my bubba was about 1, I learned some things about unsafe people and stopped posting pics of him on my private fb, just because people don’t advertise their pedophile status online (or at all), so whilst I know those on my fb, I don’t truly know if I need to be worried about them being there. I now post about once a month, but only from behind, or with something covering his face (not an emoji, like if he’s holding binoculars or something). I send the ones people want to see direct to them. You NEVER know who is looking and what they are doing with your child’s photos. I also get really annoyed when I answer the door and someone thrusts a parcel in the doorway whilst taking a photo. Often my toddler is only in a nappy indoors, and he ends up in these photos for proof of delivery. Lord knows who has access to them and where they end up. So dangerous.

[@preddiegirlswagg10]

All of the reasons you listed are incredibly valid! The world is so dangerous! At the end of the day though, the choices you and your co-parent make for your child are absolutely your business and no one else’s ❤

[@zoebatmunkh2926]

I have even more respect for you now 💗

[@7lol2007]

100% understand . My in laws were screen shooting family albums private to send to practically stranger for grandparent point . We had to cut them from access cuz they won’t stop. I completely understand your decision!

[@camillamandatori3900]

Thank you for this video!!! I followed your journey when I got pregnant last year and it has been helpful, amazing and so fun! I am not at all "famous" on the internet but I chose not to post pictures of my child for the exact same reasons as you! It's very nice to hear a content creator speak up about this, I'll continue following you journey and wish all the best to you and your lovely daughter!!

[@itsjustsummer]

as a content creator on here as well, i don’t share my daughter so much, only here and there. i’m a smaller creator however overall the internet just isn’t the same “safe place” anymore unfortunately.

[@SmilePrettyNeen]

I love how you talked about your discovery of mom vlogs during your pregnancy because that’s exactly how I found your videos. You’ve helped so much when it came to the ups and downs of being pregnant and becoming a first time mom. I admire your strength and your dedication for providing honest and raw videos regarding motherhood. I can completely understand where you are coming from and I will be altering my post moving forward as well. I would hate for my child to ever be put in a dangerous situation due to an innocent post. Thank you for this video Brittany 🩷

[@FerSanchezArt]

Best decision ever. Your daughter doesn't have the ability to consent on being on the internet and that 2% of creeps out there it's a huge porcentage. And I'm so happy you realize that and don't say "it's a small percentage" 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@myyt3824]

YESSSSSSS!!!!! I’m so sick of the people on social media posting their kids for content and money. That being said, your content has always been genuine and relatable. Arrow is 2 kit he older than my daughter. I went through my pregnancy and birth with you ❤ but people like Della Vlogs using some bogus adoption scam as clickbait the. adopting a baby and IMMEDIATELY POSTING HER EVERYWHERE is nauseating and disgusting. Shame on them. We need to protect our children at all costs.

[@abigailstahl7603]

It says a lot about you as a mom to make this choice. ❤ I love that you’re not going to exploit your child for views in light of the concerns you’ve voiced. I never thought you did that anyway, you’ve had a very tasteful balance to your content that doesn’t seem exploitative.

[@shegardenssometimes]

I totally understand and respect it. I've been starting to back off of posting my kiddo on my personal pages tbh- and I don't know a ton of people LOL. So, with your audience size, it totally makes sense. Do what you gotta do to keep your baby safe!

[@MarianneMedlin-dz4dz]

I’m really glad that I watched this video. I’ve never thought anything of it when parents stop showing their kids in videos + pics before. It just made since to me…. even though My wife & I originally shared our daughter on social media. Fast forward to her being a little over a year old… I started feeling weird sharing her on social media… then by about 15 month old it just felt, Icky. So I removed all the pics & videos of her from my social with the exception of 1 photo of her the day she was born. My wife no longer post her either. We both agree that it just feels ‘right’ for our family.

[@katiecrowley88]

It’s the right choice and we feel the same about our kids :). We also don’t allow school to post anything about our kids on social media too. People out there are NOT FRIENDS and kids just don’t get that. You also don’t know what our kids will do in the future and how any information about them online might affect that. You’re doing amazing, and making the perfect choices.

[@nadinekba8989]

I 100% respect this decision. It makes so much sense. Don’t go back, definitely move forward with this perspective. I couldn’t agree more. So many channels these days are standing up for the children on the internet without voices. Way to go Mom! I would even delete this video after about a month so that creepers don’t go back to older videos.

[@smg.6685]

Makes perfect sense to me! I applaud all mom's who protect their children so I am 100% in support of whatever decisions you make for you and your family!

[@taragetter]

You are incredibly thoughtful and strong and SUCH a good parent. I applaud your journey and you ability to learn and grow and treat others with grace and respect. Well done, Mama.

[@sbamck]

I fully support this, I’ve loved watching you for years and have loved you sharing becoming a mum at the same time as I have, it’s been a great journey, but 100% I would not post photos or videos of my child on the internet these days x

[@JinxyDragon]

I think this is the best decision I’m really proud of you for making it. You already did such a good job keeping your content mainly centered on you then your child but fully not showing her not only protects her but also gives her the opportunity for privacy.

[@alext8204]

Completely agree with ur decision. And I really dont see a need to show ur kid in order to share ur tips n tricks n ur motherhood journey. When I watch ur videos, I dont watch it to see ur child, I watch it for the information that could help me. Anyone that gets upset at ur decision is a creep.

[@sineado6652]

I had a situation just like you described because my mother in law reposted info and photos about my child on fb. One of her acquaintances from fb approached us in a cafe and spoke to my kids by name and mentioned recent family outings. That was enough for me to stop posting about my kids online

[@razanplouffe6859]

I can’t imagine how anyone would disagree with anything you’ve said in this video! You are doing the right thing protecting your daughter, and that all that matters! I’m normally a silent follower, but wanted to chime in and say that you are an amazing mom, and your daughter will surely thank you one day! I rarely post about my daughter anymore, but honestly it makes me reconsider posting anything at all about her, so thank you for sharing 💕

[@peppapig2831]

I had months ago already the thought (no judging or mom shaming!) that you maybe show her to much... I am happy you made this decision ❤❤❤

[@nessa342]

I completely understand as well, I have removed all photos of my kids & no longer post them on my stories. There are too many weirdo’s out there, too many child trafficking stories, too many sexual bots online that “heart or like” stories with my babies. 😦 So that was all I needed. No longer show them online. 😕

[@molliec4719]

You helped me so much during my pregnancy and postpartum experience. I completely support you no longer showing your daughter for all of the reasons you listed! I appreciate you and your content (no matter what you show) so much ❤

[@viktoriastroumska7759]

Honestly as a single momma of a 2.5yrs old girl...I completely understand and agree. I'm glad you got it sooner than later and was able to teach the rest of us ❤❤❤ praise you BB 💕🙌❤️

[@taylorthompson9415]

I hope more influencers will follow this path. Am sad bout not seeing all faces bc in a way y’all feel like fam lol. But I totally respect and love that your doing this. Protect the children 🤍

[@alyciahall1111]

Your little girl is strikingly beautiful. I saw a few videos back of her and was taken aback by how stunning she is. Also your postpartum videos were so therapeutic to me I was pregnant at the same time and feeling very isolated. Thank you for putting so much of yourself online

[@darrenwanamaker3326]

You are indeed a beautiful mom!

[@NicoleLottLife]

Totally support your choice! and your reason about a stranger knowing too much about her and being able to use that in a bad way is an amazing reason I hadn’t considered. As a mom myself I have to add that there is one reason that is understandable but may be out of your control and that may not be best for your mental health to obsess too much over. Just the one where you said that people can watch your content and watch them for dark reasons. Yes, that is a possibility- but someone can watch you and her just as easily in person at beaches, pools, park, out and about and can have those same thoughts- there’s no way to control someone looking at your child and stop them from having dark thoughts- that’s actually completely out of our control. I know it’s a scary world in ways, I just know fear can get to a very toxic place when we try to control what we can’t control. And someone’s brain in person or online you’ll never be able to control, and being paranoid about people’s potential thoughts might be a losing battle and make you crazy lol. Just my two cents on that for your sanity, no shade. Love your videos, looking forward to more!

[@Chanelcmc]

SO smart and thank you for bringing this to my attention as well. Makes so much sense and its sad we have to think about disgusting scary things but is reality like you said. Thank you for sharing!!

[@soleilmartine]

Great move-especially in your position. I decided to get off all social media at some point at 2020 and loved all the info you were sharing about your pregnancy since I had just gotten pregnant! I asked my family to not post photos of my daughter online. There are a couple but basically I just have a family album for sharing pictures, and that’s how I will keep it. I watched a documentary about child corn and couldn’t get it out of my head. And now we have the deep fake AI stuff. Now it will be even make it even harder for law enforcement.

[@feelssoft]

i started following you when you were pregnant... my kid is a few months younger than yours... im here for your experience not to view your child. i am proud of you for protecting your self and child. i recently made my accounts private and no longer show my kids face like you said everything is getting scary!! would still love to see the kids clothes without faces!

[@Kristy463]

I am one of those first time moms you helped during the pandemic. Your daughter is about 6 months older than mine so you felt like an older sister giving me advice and the truth about what really happens during labor and postpartum. Thank you!

[@tiaratran]

I’ve been going back and forth about whether or not to post public videos. I don’t have many subscribers anyway but I just set all my public ones to private. Thanks for sharing this.

[@bizzyandbart]

100% respect that decision! As a fellow mum I so get the constant quest to keep them safe. My husband heavily advocated for not having my daughter on social media before she was born and I didn’t get it at the time. We compromised and I found a private app photo book thing we could share with just close family and friends and now i get it and now I’m glad we did it. (No disrespect to anyone with their kids on FB etc. as you said, everyone has their own journey). I found your channel when looking for KZbin videos while pregnant and stuck in lockdown and needing support and information. I so so appreciated how honest and informative your channel was and still is. Looking forward to your future content as it’s still just as honest and informative 😊

[@maylinrebollar8643]

Thank you for doing this video. Something happen today and I saw your video right now and I needed this to open my eyes. This is a sign and I will thank you forever for this. Thank u thank u

[@demetra1170]

I completely stand by your decision to keep your daughter safe. Thank you for sharing your reasoning, it made me think of how I post photos of my son on my private Instagram - even if I "know" most of my friends list. You made a great decision to protect your daughter. I can't imagine a stranger (even a kind one) being able to recognize my son and know his name. That is truly terrifying to me, because it could have been so different if someone had ill intentions.

[@lindsayann9856]

I recently saw a video that said pedomons will take the face off a child and put it on bad stuff. So sad… people are gross. So happy for you and will continue to support you ❤

[@jsayssands2299]

I'm glad you're doing this. Children deserve privacy.

[@Fotography_by_jenn]

"A beauty of sea of motherhood bubble" I felt that. I am thinking of taking my daughters pictures down from my public instagram profession photography business. Such a hard decision!! Thank you for you work :)

[@breilyarias8546]

As much as I love seeing your baby grow, I’m here for you talking about motherhood. I fell in love with your content ever since the diaper bag video. Do what you have to do to protect your daughter ❤

[@lavidaconliza]

You are amazing ❤ and you’re protecting your daughter. And no one should have to question you why you make the decisions you do to protect your family. Your life in online and anyone who watches your videos or follows you on Facebook or instagram or ticktock could know who you and your daughter are and you’re right bc it is a scary world out there and you make the best choices for your life and your daughters life. God bless you ❤

[@alenalv9493]

As a fellow mom, I'm SO HAPPY about all the momfluencers (sorry for the term haha!) that don't post their kids, because I feel like these people in particular should know best the risk and effects of being out there so much and I'm actually disappointed by those that show their kids' faces. I'll miss seeing Arrow's sweet face but I'm really happy that you put HER first!

[@yvetter3483]

Thank you for explaining this. As soon as you mentioned your daughter being called by her name I had a penny drop moment - I get it. Thank you for always delivering such awareness in a kind way. I’ve watched you since I was pregnant in 2020 and so so appreciate the authentic space you’ve created. Please know that your videos have helped A LOT ❤

[@Golf2foto]

I love and applaud your honesty and self reflection!!!

[@ro143cky]

This makes so much sense and I’m glad you’re doing it! We have to protect our littles ❤ we fully support you!

[@Chasingpuppydreams]

Totally agree. I don’t share my daughter on social media either. There’s so many nasty people in our lives that we don’t even know about.

[@vanessabaltierra720]

I’m glad you did this cause people don’t realize something as small as going to a park,when someone knows what your child’s name and face looks like they can call them easily over,and lure them in!!people need to be cautious and more aware these things can happen to anyone!

[@_mshellomimi]

completely understand your a mom & should keep your life semi-private but please continue sharing toddler help tips. Thank you for being raw, it truly helped me with my babies ❤

[@danielleolbromski6486]

You’re being a good mum and protecting your child. Thanks for raising these red flags ❤

[@jessicadaniel6345]

Well I’m here for you so you’re stuck with me 😅 I found you during a very difficult time in my life. I believe my daughter was over a month old when I found your channel and your daughter was at least 3-4 months old. Your content helped me through the baby stage and toddler stage. I love how genuine, humble & honest you are! Heck I still watch your old videos b/c I’m now pumping for our 2nd baby and I need some advice on breastfeeding. And as we speak, I’m about to look up your potty training video b/c we’re about to with our oldest. So it feels like we went through motherhood together even though we don’t know each other. I totally understand why you’re doing this b/c I’ve been feeling convicted on posting my kids online lately. So I get it!!

[@sierracuacuas2931]

As a mother, I understand this is your channel. I’m happy you are open with this, but I also feel like you didn’t have to explain to us. The world is dark place especially the internet. This is your decision & we need to respect it. I don’t share my 3 year old on social media anymore as well. Our children need to be safe

[@Cathy22222]

The Dad Challenge Podcast has a channel dedicated to explaining all of this. I kept hearing people say that children shouldn't be on youtube but didn't fully get it until I watched a couple of his videos. Such a shame. When I had kids in the late eighties, I would have LOVED to be able to see what other moms go through or how other moms do things. Unfortunately there are some very disgusting people out there 🙁

[@THELICENSEDGURU]

@BrittanyBalyn I’ve watched you since 2009 for your LA fashion & checking in through the yrs, have to say from the title alone it’s the best video you’ve ever done, you’re a great Mom and this action alone speaks volumes... Gabe & Jess Conte are a great example of how a child can be ‘included’ online & have a good podcast episode every Mom/Family Vlogger should consider watching... Bravo Brit ;-)

[@BlaackStones]

I feel like when you’re a mom and you watch content from other moms you don’t realize someone with bad intention could be watching the same content. I know your intentions were pure with showing your daughter and I fully support your decision not to anymore! Your child's image is her own and your job is to protect her. Love you!

[@tbrough90]

Way to go Mama! I'm not an influencer, I have no "following", and I still don't put my kids on social media. It's just a scary world out there, and there is no need to have your kids in a possibly dangerous position. ❤

[@kristin87425]

You’re doing the right thing ♥️ My oldest is 11 and I have tried but I haven’t been able to scrub my kids from the internet but I quit posting them several months ago now as well.

[@rhianarbuckle230]

I highly support not having children on the internet, I’m a mother of two and personally don’t put my children up on social media. You are right, there are a lot of awesome positive people online but that small percentage just isn’t worth it for me

[@morggylynn]

Yes!! I think it's different if someone says hello to me out and about. But what if I'm not with him for whatever reason and someone calls him by name and says hello and seems to know him so he thinks he will be okay with them? I don't know it freaks me out. Especially with kids having every waking moment of their entire life being shared for the world.

[@missbehavior16]

My son will be 3 soon and I’ve posted him maybe once or twice. People always judge me for not posting him. I don’t get why it’s so okay for people to post theirs 24/7 but we’re judged fr choosing not to! I’m 100% behind you with this. You’re doing great ❤