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

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  • 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
    @Chynnalovestocook Рік тому +364

    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 ❤.

  • @amybracker
    @amybracker Рік тому +184

    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!

  • @pichaXD
    @pichaXD Рік тому +167

    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 💖

  • @seammalasun5270
    @seammalasun5270 Рік тому +46

    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.

  • @Naomi_wella
    @Naomi_wella Рік тому +77

    No explanation needed boo

    • @bandanaghosh8637
      @bandanaghosh8637 Рік тому +1

      Exactly ❤

    • @aamirahabdurrazzaque6458
      @aamirahabdurrazzaque6458 Рік тому +1

      Absolutely

    • @botanicassie
      @botanicassie Рік тому +1

      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
      @OzarkActual 11 місяців тому

      Clickbait boo

  • @Lauren-yq3ds
    @Lauren-yq3ds Рік тому +81

    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.

  • @kennedymeow
    @kennedymeow Рік тому +31

    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.

  • @makeupp365
    @makeupp365 Рік тому +10

    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
      @ro143cky Рік тому +1

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

  • @bre.j
    @bre.j Рік тому +30

    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
      @illas14 Рік тому +2

      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!

  • @adriennebowman8490
    @adriennebowman8490 Рік тому +66

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

  • @samanfersilyk
    @samanfersilyk Рік тому +15

    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
    @alleyj826 Рік тому +18

    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! 🙂

  • @Eissalovesyou
    @Eissalovesyou Рік тому +56

    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
      @Monalisa..84 Рік тому +7

      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.

  • @angelamiller1205
    @angelamiller1205 Рік тому +47

    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
      @dawnireland7903 Рік тому

      Again I agree with this comment and all the others

  • @lezliesmith3354
    @lezliesmith3354 Рік тому +4

    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!

  • @mimilovinglife4544
    @mimilovinglife4544 Рік тому +8

    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!

  • @samanthamascenik102
    @samanthamascenik102 Рік тому +10

    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

  • @stefiguerreiro_
    @stefiguerreiro_ Рік тому +3

    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🫶🏼🤍

  • @caffeinemomma9897
    @caffeinemomma9897 Рік тому +9

    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.

  • @cynthiamarleau-ryder2723
    @cynthiamarleau-ryder2723 Рік тому +2

    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
      @kaylachristenson9664 Рік тому +1

      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

  • @brittneyruscoe7865
    @brittneyruscoe7865 Рік тому +6

    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. ❤

  • @roxaneunseuln3332
    @roxaneunseuln3332 Рік тому +5

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

  • @botanicassie
    @botanicassie Рік тому +6

    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. ❤

  • @justineviola3420
    @justineviola3420 Рік тому +2

    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.

  • @monsevazquez1995
    @monsevazquez1995 Рік тому +2

    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💜

  • @jenniferwebre6328
    @jenniferwebre6328 Рік тому +6

    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. ❤

  • @swimmer1925
    @swimmer1925 Рік тому +1

    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!

  • @rosamesa
    @rosamesa Рік тому +5

    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

  • @sarahhunt7753
    @sarahhunt7753 Рік тому +20

    I applaud you for this! Thanks for sharing.

  • @alenalv9493
    @alenalv9493 Рік тому +15

    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!

  • @taragetter
    @taragetter Рік тому +2

    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.

  • @kathryngermano47
    @kathryngermano47 Рік тому +1

    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. ❤

  • @KellyKlinstiver
    @KellyKlinstiver Рік тому +2

    I watch UA-cam 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.

  • @KatieBeeTV
    @KatieBeeTV Рік тому +2

    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!

  • @camillamandatori3900
    @camillamandatori3900 Рік тому

    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!!

  • @maridiaz6219
    @maridiaz6219 Рік тому +5

    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!

  • @itsjustsummer
    @itsjustsummer Рік тому +5

    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.

  • @_mshellomimi
    @_mshellomimi Рік тому +5

    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 ❤

  • @Kristy463
    @Kristy463 Рік тому +1

    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!

  • @sandiewilson7975
    @sandiewilson7975 Рік тому

    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. ❤

  • @ninam9303
    @ninam9303 Рік тому +1

    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!

  • @ariannaquinones2474
    @ariannaquinones2474 Рік тому +3

    I love your mom content!! Totally respect you not showing her! I would love to still see mom content, gift ideas, clothing hauls and parenting tips from just your point of view! It has helped me so much!

  • @preddiegirlswagg10
    @preddiegirlswagg10 Рік тому +2

    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 ❤

  • @abigailstahl7603
    @abigailstahl7603 Рік тому +7

    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.

  • @Chanelcmc
    @Chanelcmc Рік тому +1

    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!!

  • @scribbleprintsco
    @scribbleprintsco Рік тому +1

    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!

  • @peppapig2831
    @peppapig2831 Рік тому +5

    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 ❤❤❤

  • @krisb6001
    @krisb6001 Рік тому +2

    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.

  • @SmilePrettyNeen
    @SmilePrettyNeen Рік тому +2

    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 🩷

  • @taylorthompson9415
    @taylorthompson9415 Рік тому +1

    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 🤍

  • @molliec4719
    @molliec4719 Рік тому

    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 ❤

  • @7lol2007
    @7lol2007 Рік тому

    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!

  • @maylinrebollar8643
    @maylinrebollar8643 Рік тому +1

    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

  • @Pkpdotcom
    @Pkpdotcom Рік тому +3

    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
      @Pkpdotcom Рік тому

      Oh and this make up is 🔥

  • @zoebatmunkh2926
    @zoebatmunkh2926 Рік тому +23

    I have even more respect for you now 💗

  • @tiaratran
    @tiaratran Рік тому

    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.

  • @alyciahall1111
    @alyciahall1111 11 місяців тому

    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

  • @feelssoft
    @feelssoft Рік тому +1

    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!

  • @JinxyDragon
    @JinxyDragon Рік тому

    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.

  • @ASMRKay_
    @ASMRKay_ Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @alisunflowerbomb
    @alisunflowerbomb Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing!
    You don’t have to explain yourself to anyone, but this information is SO INFORMATIVE for us parents and the scary internet 😭 so thank you! You’re doing so amazing as a mama 💗

  • @morggylynn
    @morggylynn 11 місяців тому

    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.

  • @razanplouffe6859
    @razanplouffe6859 Рік тому +3

    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 💕

  • @shegardenssometimes
    @shegardenssometimes Рік тому

    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!

  • @Cathy22222
    @Cathy22222 Рік тому +2

    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 🙁

  • @Chasingpuppydreams
    @Chasingpuppydreams Рік тому +10

    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.

  • @sunshine037gv
    @sunshine037gv Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @yvetter3483
    @yvetter3483 Рік тому

    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 ❤

  • @darrenwanamaker3326
    @darrenwanamaker3326 Рік тому +7

    You are indeed a beautiful mom!

  • @VivianPinto
    @VivianPinto Рік тому

    as a fellow mom here, I'm not even an influencer but I don't post my baby on social media, just because we never know who's on the other side of the screen. All of my social media profiles are closed, but still we see friends and family member accounts getting hacked, prints beind shared without our consent and the fact that what is online is online pretty much forever... so we just decided to not post him until he's old enough to decide and understand the digital world he lives in. And of course, when that moment comes, we will supervise the best we can

  • @sbamck
    @sbamck Рік тому

    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

  • @FerSanchezArt
    @FerSanchezArt Рік тому +1

    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" 👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @jessicadaniel6345
    @jessicadaniel6345 Рік тому +2

    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!!

  • @MarianneMedlin-dz4dz
    @MarianneMedlin-dz4dz 11 місяців тому

    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.

  • @sineado6652
    @sineado6652 Рік тому

    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

  • @ro143cky
    @ro143cky Рік тому +1

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

  • @gabbyramos9417
    @gabbyramos9417 Рік тому +1

    Thats amazing! Im so happy of the change you’re making and being open and transparent about it online I hope others follow your lead and protect their children as well ❤

  • @soleilmartine
    @soleilmartine Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @smg.6685
    @smg.6685 Рік тому

    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!

  • @bizzyandbart
    @bizzyandbart Рік тому

    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 UA-cam 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 😊

  • @aplesauceimtheboss
    @aplesauceimtheboss Рік тому

    I don't have children & don't have a following, but I still have fears showing my future children on the internet. I totally understand & have MAD respect for you for holding these boundaries 💓 I love everything you post, I have been watching you since I was in college back in 2012. Love ya Brittany!

  • @breilyarias8546
    @breilyarias8546 Рік тому +2

    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 ❤

  • @mollyymajorr
    @mollyymajorr Рік тому

    Thank you for letting us know what was going on! It’s a good reality check for moms like myself with a very small internet bubble. My toddler and I loved watching you with yours, thank you for the memories and helping me through the first year 🙏❤

  • @demetra1170
    @demetra1170 Рік тому

    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.

  • @alisonkolberg4816
    @alisonkolberg4816 Рік тому +1

    Love the content you made when you showed your daughter and I’ll continue to love it moving forward. Much respect for your decision. We have to protect our babies no matter what.

  • @SP-kk5nj
    @SP-kk5nj Рік тому

    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.

  • @patriciabalzer4114
    @patriciabalzer4114 Рік тому +1

    Brittany, I hate the you felt you had to explain yourself. I think all moms know that they know what’s best for their child. I love the last few words you said about the only persons opinion that matters is your daughters. This video, what you shared, proves how much you love your subscribers/community and how much you love your child/family. You are inspirational and I’m so happy I stumbled onto your videos on my postpartum journey. You’ve taught me not only a lot about loving and accepting your new postpartum body but how to love being a mom on that new journey. ❤️

  • @viktoriastroumska7759
    @viktoriastroumska7759 Рік тому

    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 💕🙌❤️

  • @Fotography_by_jenn
    @Fotography_by_jenn 11 місяців тому

    "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 :)

  • @nadinekba8989
    @nadinekba8989 Рік тому

    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.

  • @vanessabaltierra720
    @vanessabaltierra720 Рік тому

    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!

  • @kristin87425
    @kristin87425 Рік тому

    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.

  • @Golf2foto
    @Golf2foto Рік тому

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

  • @ginadomenique
    @ginadomenique Рік тому

    Thank you so much for making this video! It seems obvious now that you've explained it, but I don't have kids so I've never spent much time thinking about how to keep kids safe out in the world. Especially as someone who works in tech and is part of conversations related to AI and online privacy, this is such an important consideration to keep in mind, and from now on, I definitely will.

  • @sierracuacuas2931
    @sierracuacuas2931 Рік тому +1

    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

  • @THELICENSEDGURU
    @THELICENSEDGURU Рік тому +3

    @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 ;-)

  • @nessa342
    @nessa342 Рік тому

    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. 😕

  • @lavidaconliza
    @lavidaconliza Рік тому

    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 ❤

  • @rhianarbuckle230
    @rhianarbuckle230 Рік тому

    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

  • @savannahdaniel204
    @savannahdaniel204 Рік тому

    You're an amazing mom Britt. I always stand beside you and all your parenting decisions. I'm glad you are sharing with others on why this so others can be more aware.