Mum’s clever COVID-19 hack to protect baby goes viral

Naturally, during these very strange Covid times, we worry about our little ones and do whatever we can to keep them safe. Like this one TikTok mum who came up with a simple yet ingenious idea to keep her baby germ-protected so she could quickly pop to the supermarket.

A pram-size ‘mask’

First time mum Chelle posted a video of her baby boy in his pram, complete with rain cover and the following comment: “The idea is simple; attempt to safely prevent my incredibly loved baby from catching a highly contagious virus, much the same as wearing a mask!”

Her idea is very simple and also sensible. Most parents have a pram rain cover (although I never did and always regretted it). Using it as a “mask” like protective covering for your child during the pandemic makes total sense.

Another use for the rain cover

We see the baby being pushed in his pram around the supermarket and hear Chelle’s narration over the top. “We’ve gotta do whatever we can to keep our babies safe,” she said. “So for me, today, that meant wearing the rain protector inside the supermarket.”

She goes onto explain, ”But it was only a quick trip so he didn’t get too hot and he’s safe from germs.”

@theanxiousmumma Rain cover #fyp #fucovid #protectingourbabies #raincover #covidshield #colessupermarkets #mumsoftiktok #momsoftiktok #cleargenius #helovedit ♬ Life is a Highway – Rascal Flatts

“This is a brilliant idea!”

The post went viral, attracting almost 4.5 thousand likes and over 400 comments. While a few viewers suggested that the mum just get home deliveries instead, the majority thought the idea was fantastic and thanked Chelle for posting it.

Many left positive comments in response like “Such a great idea we did this for vulnerable kids in the hospital” and “Omg great idea!”

One follower said, “I did this all throughout covid since my boy was born. I’d got odd looks but I didn’t care I needed to protect my baby.”

One drawbacks is that the rain cover can make things a bit hot and steamy for your baby, which is why Chelle was careful to only make a quick trip. However one or two viewers came up with some helpful solutions.

“Get a fan for the pram and put it in there if it gets to hot especially if your out longer it can circulate the air for bub,” offered one.

“If you needed it on for a longer trip maybe a mini clip on fan could help the air circulation,” suggested another.

Meanwhile another follower came up with one very important piece of advice: “Wipe over when you get home with disinfectant wipes.”