Influencer mom criticized for putting her baby in ‘dangerous’ position on plane
AN INFLUENCER is facing heavy criticism after showing off her homemade airplane hammock for her nine-month-old baby.
Mother of one, Natália Figueira, placed her daughter Maria in the hanging blanket during a 6,400-kilometre flight from Brazil to Florida (USA).
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She created the ‘hammock’ by tying a blanket between the chairs in front of her, but how she secured the blanket is unknown.
The model took to TikTok to brag about the “improvisation,” but was quickly criticized by outraged social media users.
She captioned her viral video: “Pure improvisation!
“We use the blanket you get on the plane, we tie it to the tables on both sides, we put a pillow on it and that’s it!
“A helping hand, right?
“Maria loved it.”
The video shows little Maria sitting in the hanging blanket with a bottle in her hands.
The original video, which now appears to have been removed, has been viewed over seven MILLION times, E-mailOnline defeated.
Natália from Brazil likely removed it from the popular video-sharing app after other parents criticized her so-called hack as “dangerous” and begged other moms and dads not to try it.
“Don’t do it!” wrote one critic.
“If unexpected turbulence occurs, your baby will get stuck on the ceiling.”
“If the plane crashes, she could get hurt,” warned another.
“People, don’t do this,” urged a third.
“It’s dangerous.”
Airplane etiquette
IF you’re planning a trip anytime soon, here are some unwritten airplane etiquette rules to keep in mind…
RECLINED CHAIR: Podcast host and etiquette expert Nick Leighton explained that you shouldn’t recline your seat if the passenger behind you is working on their laptop.
He said, “Nobody likes their laptop getting broken in half.”
Before you recline your seat, it’s a good idea to check what the passenger behind you is doing.
If they are using a laptop, ask for permission before pushing back your seat.
FEET: A flight attendant told The Sun: “There is a number and a letter on your boarding pass. This is the reserved seat that you have paid for.
“Your feet, which are attached to your body, must do their best to stay within this space and away from others.
“If you do want to stretch, make sure your feet are covered.”
CONVERSATION: TV travel expert Samantha Brown explained that conversations with strangers are not appreciated. She believes that others should not expect small talk.
She added: “I’m not a talker. Plane time is me time.”
After the unexpected negative reactions, Natália came up with an explanation.
“We put her inside, she played a little bit, but we know children don’t sit still,” she told Newsflash.
“When we shot the video that was posted, she wanted out.”
She also stressed that she would never put her little one in danger, adding: “We know that a child cannot sit in peace on a plane for hours.
“In order not to disturb the other passengers, we provide various distractions.”
According to advice from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), it is safe for parents to allow their child to sit on their lap during a flight, as long as the child is under two years old.
They must still adhere to the seat belt regulations of the airline they are traveling with.
The CAA said: “Babies under two years of age must be restrained when the seat belt symbol is illuminated.
This can be achieved by using an airline-provided belt loop to secure the child on an adult’s lap, or by using a child safety seat, such as a car seat, or an alternative provided by the airline.
“Passengers traveling with young children should contact their airline to discuss the safest option and to ensure that the restraint they choose is acceptable and suitable for the aircraft type.”
