We clicked, we laughed, we cried. Relive the magic with the 17 most entertaining viral parenting videos of the year.
By Jamie Ellis, Contributing Writer
Published November 17, 2017
In a world filled with stress-inducing news, we desperately needed a dose of humor and heartwarming moments this year. Lucky for us, 2017 delivered some truly unforgettable parenting videos. Here’s a look back at our favorites that went viral and made us feel all the feels.
The Ultimate Baby Interruption
No roundup of viral parenting videos would be complete without the iconic interview interruption that swept the internet. A lively toddler and her infant sibling, comfortably seated in a wheeled baby-walker, hilariously crashed their dad’s live BBC News interview. Parents everywhere—47 million to be exact—watched in delight as mom dashed in to retrieve her little ones.
Mom’s Stealthy Nursery Escape
It’s hard to find a parent who can’t relate to this viral Facebook gem that amassed over 21 million views. In this video, a mother attempts to sneak out of her baby’s nursery while lying on her back, trying not to wake her sleeping child. Every parent can feel her struggle!
Cute Baby Dance Moves
Baby Miles and his dad Adam Ballard stole our hearts with their adorable dance routine to Michael Jackson’s “Beat It.” Over 10 million viewers on Facebook couldn’t resist smiling as Miles, snugly secured in his baby carrier, grooved across the dining room table.
Sweet Surprise Adoption Reaction
Shane and Kasi Pruitt, already parents to five children, received a surprise phone call that changed their family dynamic. In this touching video, Kasi reveals their newly adopted baby girl to her two older daughters. The girls’ reactions—especially the younger sister’s shocked exclamation, “ARE YOU KIDDING ME?”—are enough to melt anyone’s heart.
Baby’s First Christmas Joy
Before you roll your eyes at early holiday displays, check out baby Mick’s reaction to the Christmas wonderland at Costco. His wide-eyed excitement and pure joy were shared by over 12 million viewers after his mom, Hannah Law, posted the video on Twitter, later picked up by the popular page Love What Matters.
Mom’s Unicorn Prank
Jessica Mags brought home a cute unicorn toy for her kids, but not everything was as it seemed. In her widely shared video, the joy on her son’s face quickly turns to terror when the unicorn’s nasty surprise is revealed.
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In summary, 2017 was filled with laughter and memorable moments in parenting, as these viral videos remind us of the joy and chaos that come with raising children.
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