Nurse and parenting influencer Hannah Hiatt, better known as Nurse Hannah, caused a stir on TikTok after she posted a video of her son wincing when his father approached him in a grocery store. The now-deleted clip quickly went viral, sparking widespread concern and speculation about the child’s reaction.

In the video, Hiatt’s toddler appeared startled and raised his hands defensively as his father approached. The seemingly fearful reaction sparked concern among viewers, with one commenter asking: “Why does a toddler flinch at anything?” Others described the boy’s body language as “purely defensive” and expressed concerns that he appeared to be “rightfully scared.” seemed. Some even suggested that the child may need to be “moved to a safe place.” This prompted many other TikTok moms to test their own children’s reactions and perform similar movements to see if their children would flinch.

However, not everyone shared the same concerns. Some parents pointed out that their own children reacted very differently. One mother shared a video in which her child appeared unfazed by similar movements, while another noted that her child was laughing instead of flinching. These reactions led some users to believe that the twitching might be a natural reflex rather than a sign of fear. Others noted that children can respond differently depending on their personality or context.

In response to the growing concerns, Hannah posted a video defending her husband, explaining that the original clip showed a playful moment between father and son. She assured viewers that nothing bad happened and stressed that her husband was “the most loving and caring father.” Despite the speculation, her video, which received over 17 million views, helped clarify the situation and sparked further discussion about children’s reactions and parents’ concerns on TikTok.