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Mom Drives With Paralyzed Toddler—What She Sees in Backseat Horrifies Her

Mom Drives With Paralyzed Toddler—What She Sees in Backseat Horrifies Her

Summary

A mother from Miami, Florida, shared a video showing her paralyzed toddler, Saylor, trying to chew his toe, which was recorded by a Ring doorbell camera. Saylor has spina bifida, a condition affecting the spine, and his parents chose to undergo fetal surgery to address related issues. The family's journey, including managing Saylor's medical needs, has been widely viewed online.

Key Facts

  • Saylor, the toddler son of Hannah Milam from Miami, is paralyzed and cannot feel below his hips.
  • A video showed Saylor attempting to chew on his toe, recorded using the family’s Ring doorbell camera.
  • The video went viral, gaining over 2 million views on TikTok.
  • Saylor has spina bifida, a birth defect affecting the spine, diagnosed before he was born.
  • Hannah and her husband chose to have fetal surgery to help with Chiari malformation and prevent hydrocephalus, conditions associated with spina bifida.
  • Chiari malformation involves part of the brain pushing into the spinal canal, while hydrocephalus involves excess fluid in the brain.
  • Saylor's parents manage his condition, including using a wheelchair, with adaptations in their daily life.
  • The unusual behavior of Saylor biting his toe has occurred before and is related to teething.
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