Summary
A new dad in the U.K., Thomas Weir, experienced a scare when he couldn't see his daughter on their baby monitor after hearing a noise at 1 a.m. He discovered she was safe, having rolled into a corner of her crib out of the camera's view. The incident, shared on social media, received significant attention and Weir has since adjusted the camera angle for better monitoring.
Key Facts
- Thomas Weir, a father in Oxfordshire, U.K., was alarmed when he couldn't see his daughter on a baby cam.
- He heard a noise at 1 a.m., leading him to check the camera and initially not seeing her in the crib.
- His daughter had rolled into a corner of the cot out of view from the camera.
- The incident was shared on TikTok, gaining over 500,000 views.
- Weir adjusted the camera position to cover the entire crib to prevent future scares.
- Sleep disruption is common among new parents with effects potentially lasting years according to a 2019 study.
- The video garnered relatable reactions from other parents on social media.