A little girl from Joshua Tree, California, has left internet viewers in stitches after she was playing with her favorite toy, and it didn't end so well.
In the clip, posted by her mom Hannah Williams, the 1-year-old daughter is rocking and burping her baby, just like a good mother would, which made Williams want to start recording in the first place. However, things quickly took a turn for the worse.
"I guess she was finished playing, because she promptly threw the baby in her toy kitchen oven, slammed the door, applauded herself, and ran off," Williams told Newsweek.
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In good humor, Williams wrote in the text overlay: "Whenever I feel like a bad mom, I remember my daughter's parenting style."
It is normal for a young child to play roughly with a baby doll, and it often reflects developmental stages rather than being intentional.
For example, toddlers are still developing motor skills, so their movements might seem rough when they are just practicing coordination and control. Lacking full dexterity, they might accidentally handle toys in a way that appears careless.
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Play is also a safe outlet for kids to explore emotions such as anger, frustration or excitement. They might play roughly with dolls as a way to act out feelings or scenarios they don't have words for yet.
Luckily, Williams saw the funny side to her daughter's antics and told Newsweek that the whole family couldn't stop laughing.
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"She [Williams' daughter] likes to hide in her big kitchen cabinet, so I'm sure she thought the oven was a good spot for her baby to hide, too. I love how pleased she was with herself. I watch the video every time I need a little boost of happiness," she said.
The video quickly went viral, amassing more than 14.5 million views. Although the comments have been turned off by the creator, Williams said that many parents could relate to the scenario.
"I posted the video thinking it was just a fun and cute silly thing; it immediately went viral. I think a lot of other parents could relate to it, and I received several messages from parents saying thanks for the laugh!
"Parenthood can be overwhelming and exhausting, so comic relief is always a welcome surprise," Williams said.
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