‘Don’t do it!’ people scream as influencer mum suggests ‘dangerous’ tip for flying with a baby
AN INFLUENCER is facing fierce backlash after showcasing her DIY aeroplane “hammock” for her nine-month-old baby.
Mum-of-one Natália Figueira placed her daughter Maria in the suspended blanket during a 4,000-mile flight from Brazil to Florida, US.
She created the “hammock” by tying a blanket between the seats in front of where she was sitting – though it’s unknown how she secured it.
The model took to TikTok to boast about the “improvisation” but was quickly slammed by disgusted social media users.
She captioned her viral video: “Pure improvisation!
“We use the blanket they give you on the plane, tie it to the tables on both sides, add the pillow, and that’s it!
“A helping hand, right?
“Maria loved it.”
In the video, little Maria can be seen sitting in the suspended blanket with a bottle in her hands.
The original video, which seems to have now been deleted, amassed over seven MILLION views, MailOnline reports.
Natália, from Brazil, likely removed it from the popular video sharing app after other parents slammed her so-called hack as “dangerous” and begged other mums and dads not to try it.
“Don’t do it!” one critic penned.
“Your baby is going to stop on the ceiling if they experience an unexpected turbulence.”
“If the plane crashes, she may end up getting hurt,” another warned.
“People, don’t do this,” a third urged.
“It’s dangerous.”
Plane etiquette
IF you're planning on going away any time soon, you'll need to pay attention to the following unwritten plane etiquette rules...
RECLINING SEAT: Podcast host and etiquette expert Nick Leighton explained that you shouldn’t recline your seat if the passenger behind you is working on their laptop.
He said: “Nobody likes their laptop snapped in half.”
Before you recline your seat, it’s best to check to see what the passenger behind you is doing.
If they are on a laptop, ask before you move your seat back.
FEET: A flight attendant told The Sun: “Your boarding card tells you a number and a letter, this will be the reserved seat that you have paid for.
“Your feet, which are attached to your body, should do their best to reside within this space and stay far away from anyone else.
“If you do insist on stretching out, please make sure your feet are covered up.”
CHAT: TV travel expert Samantha Brown explained that conversations from strangers aren’t welcome, suggesting that others shouldn’t expect a chat.
She added: “I’m not a talker. Plane time is me time.”
Following the unexpected backlash, Natália released a statement.
“We put her inside, she played a little, but we know that children don’t stay still,” she told Newsflash.
“It was when we recorded the video that was posted that she wanted to get out.”
She also insisted that she would never put her little one in danger, adding: “We know that a child won’t spend hours on a flight in peace.
“So, as not to disturb the other passengers, we bring several distractions.”
According to advice from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), it is safe for parents to have a child sit on their lap during a flight as long as they are under two-years-old.
They must still follow the seat belt rules of the airline they are travelling with.
The CAA said: “Infants under the age of two need to be secured whenever the seat belt sign is on.
“This can be achieved through the use of a seat belt loop provided by the airline to secure the infant on an adult’s lap, or by using a child restraint device, i.e. car type seat, or an alternative provided by the airline.
“Passengers travelling with small children should contact their airline to discuss the safest option and to ensure that their preferred restraint device is acceptable and appropriate for the aircraft type.”