Hundred dollar baby! Parents blanket newborn babies in shaky cash as social media strips germs from ‘blanket of bacteria’
- Many people were angry at the germs from the bills that covered the baby. ‘Brothers just made a bacteria cap for newborns,’ said one person.
- However, some have indicated that this custom may be cultural – people around the world believe that receiving money when a child is born means good luck.
Parents caused an uproar online after a viral clip showed them covering their newborn baby in hundred dollar bills – with many panicking at the ‘blanket of bacteria’.
The sleeping newborn was seen lying in a hospital bed while an adult – believed to be a family member – doused the baby with wads of cash.
Despite a blanket covering the baby’s body, protecting the child from piles of $100 bills, the ordeal hit social media like a frenzy, with people pointing out how dirty the money was.
according to timePaper money, it is said, can carry more germs than a household toilet — and hundreds of species of microorganisms can live on the cash for days.
The sleeping newborn was seen lying in a hospital bed while an adult – believed to be a family member – doused the baby with wads of cash. The stunt was not well received online
The baby was showered with money. Some people have indicated that this custom may be cultural – people all over the world believe that having a symbol of money at the birth of a child means good luck for the child’s future
People have taken to Twitter to express their outrage over germs. One person said, “His bro just made a bacteria coat for his newborn.”
Other online users have joked that a child’s immune system will probably be great after being exposed to so many bacteria at such a young age.
Comedian James Andre Jefferson Jr. responded to the viral video, saying, “The kid hasn’t been in the world for more than 28 minutes and you’re showering your kid with some dirty a** money.”
You can also go to Chipotle to the trash can, grab some tissues and throw them on your child’s face if you think that’s okay.
Another person said: “Very unsanitary and I hope the child does not get sick…” While a fourth added: “Money is full of pathogens, I will not put the health of the child at risk.”
Instead of showering cash on the kid, one user said “Ummm… what’s wrong with a savings account???”
Comedian James Andre Jefferson Jr. (pictured) responded to the viral video
But others saw the humor and supposed usefulness of the trick, saying, “Program the young mind, all that kid will know is money.”
Another said, “Save money for his kidney fund.”
However, some have indicated that this custom may be cultural – people around the world believe that having a symbol of money when a child is born means good luck for the child’s future.
In the UK, there is an old custom of “crossing a baby’s palm with silver”.
The dribbling is seen as a way to wish them wealth and good health throughout their lives, and a familiar way to wish a newborn the best possible start in life.
Traditionally, adults would place a silver coin in a child’s hand to literally line their palm with silver.
