Controversial parenting influencer under investigation after video of her son goes viral
Topics: Parenting, TikTok, US News, Social Media
Gregory Robinson
Featured Image Credit: TikTok/hannah_bhiatt
Topics: Parenting, TikTok, US News, Social Media
A social media influencer is reportedly under investigation after one of her videos went viral.
TikToker Hannah Hiatt, known as Nurse Hannah on the platform, is from Utah and shares two children with her husband, Braxton Hiatt. They include a two-year-old named James, and a newborn baby.
She previously used the handle @nursehannahbh but she currently uses @hannah_bhiatt to post parenting content.
Her videos in recent months have sparked backlash as, in October, a viral clip showed 17 dirty diapers around her house as she documented her first day looking after her toddler and newborn alone.
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“They just kinda get thrown around my house, and we just collect them in a bag at the end of the day and take them out to the dumpster,” she said, filming the diapers in her 'kitchen and living room area'.
Diapers were also seen on the coffee table, behind the sofa, on the landing of her staircase and by the side of her bed.
“I promise you, I’m not even exaggerating, this has only been 24 hours,” she claimed.
The video divided viewers; some people felt they had experienced similar while raising young children, however, others questioned her parenting.
Hiatt spoke to People about the backlash at the time in an interview, explaining that it had been a hard ‘adjustment’ transitioning from having just one toddler, to a toddler and a newborn.
“It has been an adjustment, that’s for sure! My toddler has had a hard time not having 100% attention all the time,” she said.
“I would say the adjustment from 1-2 kids has definitely still been easier than 0-1,” she continued.
Soon after the diaper video went viral, more videos shared by Hiatt started to gain attention, with many viewers raising concerns.
One video, which has since been deleted, showed their toddler seemingly flinching as he was handed an item in a grocery store. Viewers believed this reaction was a sign of fear, which has prompted further concern.
Hiatt addressed the concern, claiming that her husband and son playfully ‘scare each other’ all the time.
“The fact I have to address this right now is kind of insane,” she said. “In the video that you guys are freaking out about, they’re just playing. They’re always playing. They’re always trying to scare each other.”
“Nothing is going on,” she said before adding, “You can’t believe everything you see on social media, you just can’t.”
People now reports that Hiatt is under investigation following ‘numerous reports’ filed through Child Protective Services and police.
The Ogden, Utah, Police Department confirmed to the publication there is an 'open' and 'active' investigation into Hiatt.
Tyla has contacted the Ogden, Utah, Police Department for further comment.