Trolls have harassed Molly-Mae Hague for the manner she carried her newborn baby out of her car and into her home, and many people have come to her defence.
Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury, both 23, announced the birth of their baby girl, whom they named Bambi, earlier this week.
The former Love Island stars have received an outpouring of support as they continue to share updates, adorable images, and videos on social media, with the Pretty Little Thing creative director releasing a black-and-white montage of the moment she welcomed ‘the most precious gift in the world’ home.
The reality star was seen coming out of the car with Bambi already in her arms, with the infant seat plainly visible in the seat next to her, despite some critical social media users doubting its whereabouts.
Molly-Mae walked onto the ground with her daughter close to her body, her hand supporting the back of the baby’s neck.
According to the Pampers website, the’most critical step while carrying or holding your newborn is to support your baby’s head and neck at all times,’ because newborns don’t learn head control until they’re roughly four months old.
Even though Molly-Mae was safely holding Bambi, some individuals felt the need to criticise her method, with one remarking on Instagram: ‘Omg she stepped out of vehicle without holding her tiny head and neck.’
Someone else responded to the comment: ‘She’s a new mum, she probably tried to keep the baby supported as much as she could.’
‘Baby’s head appears to be supported sufficiently by the thick layer of clothing, she could probably tell and assess that in the moment so there’s no need to fear, you can tell the head and neck are stable when she steps out,’ another commented.
Some individuals backed Molly-Mae and Tommy when they were criticised for purchasing a cot for their kid, while others said they didn’t see the infant seat in their car.
‘Sorry to be the baby police, but you should have carried Bambi in the car seat,’ one critic said, while an admirer added, ‘Only came for the car seat remarks. Surprisingly, not as many as I expected. Mum shaming is unacceptable. Ever!!’
Another person wondered why people were being “so rude” to the newlyweds.
‘I really don’t get why people are being so nasty. A baby girl has been born to loving parents that can afford an £8k cot, that liked the name Bambi and that have decorated her nursery white,’ they wrote.
‘I mean there are so many babies born that are unwanted or abused why when these 2 loving parents have a baby everything that they do or have is criticised. Leave them alone to enjoy their newborn Bubble!’
Following the announcement that she had given birth, Molly-Mae wrote on her Instagram Story: ‘One week old today. I can’t believe we get to keep you forever.
‘Becoming your mum has been the best thing to ever happen to me… it doesn’t seem possible but my love for you grows with each passing moment. There is no feeling like holding you in my arms little one, my heart literally explodes.’