This Snoozing Dad Soothing an Imaginary Baby Is Relatable to All of Us

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If you’ve ever had a newborn, you know how incredibly demanding they can be. It’s almost an understatement to say they require a lot of attention. The fatigue can be so overwhelming that your body instinctively seeks out any chance for extra rest, and babies are well aware of this fact.

In a heartwarming video recently shared on America’s Funniest Home Videos’ YouTube channel, a dad hears his baby crying and immediately goes into soothing mode—all while still fast asleep. This clip is not just adorable; it resonates with many of us who’ve experienced similar situations. Who among us hasn’t found ourselves whispering “Shhh shhh shhh” in an office when things get too loud? Or waking up from a nap only to mutter, “I’ll take care of the baby…” when we hear a noise? Even now, with my kids at nine years old, I catch myself doing the gentle sway as if I’m still rocking an infant while waiting in line at the store.

From the looks of the dad’s young baby, it’s clear his body has reached that stage of exhaustion where it says, “Just keep sleeping; I’ll handle it.” The dad instinctively pats his back, thinking, “We’re both asleep, and I’m doing a great job comforting the baby.” I remember once waking up to find what I thought was a bundled up baby blanket on my nightstand, only to realize it was just a burp cloth. My brain was on high alert, wanting to check on the baby, but when you’re that tired, sometimes your body just decides to hit the snooze button on your brain.

The Huffington Post even shared this video, prompting parents to share their own hilarious stories about their unconscious parenting moments in the comments. One parent recounted, “I once kissed my baby’s head during the night, only to discover it was my pillow!” Another shared, “When our twins were newborns, my husband sat up in his sleep, cuddled our comforter, and began gently shushing it!” One more parent humorously recalled rocking an empty stroller for ages until someone pointed out that their baby was actually being held by their partner.

We think this concept of the Imaginary Baby deserves its own sitcom. Imagine a theme song like this:

“When you want to leave the house but suddenly you can’t,
It’s a ghost! It’s the dog! Or you’re not wearing pants!
Or maybe it’s the baby that you can’t see or hear,
The Imaginary Baby just vomited in your brassiere.”

It’s still a work in progress!

We’d love to hear your own stories of sleep-deprived parenting in the comments. They always bring us joy and laughter (with you, of course, not at you—well, maybe a little at you, but not too much).

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Summary

This lighthearted piece showcases a video of a father soothing an imaginary baby while asleep, highlighting the universal experience of sleep-deprived parenting. It encourages readers to share their own humorous unconscious parenting moments and provides links to valuable resources related to home insemination and fertility.