Posting photos
So me and my partner have been having a bit of a debate (a friendly one) about posting our baby on social media. I have a private Instagram account and I don’t have a big following, I typically use it for people I know but I do like to use it to store memories. I am not bothered about posting on Facebook. He is against us posting photos completely and I do understand his reasons to a certain degree. He is concerned that the photos will get into the wrong hands (already a protective Papà). I now feel a bit torn in what is right. There is nobody I know that doesn’t post their children online and not sure if his feelings are a little over cautious? He is a worrier!
I am interested to hear how everyone else feels on this topic?
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We had the same debate but agreed not to share pictures on IG or FB. We agreed on a tight close friends group created on IG of friends and family to post into. After seeing a Deutsche Telekom deepfake advert we went full on NOPE.
Make sure you are both comfortable with the choice now and in the future for your kid.
I just found the ad and watched it and yes that definitely makes me against it. Thank you for that!
We need to have this talk too. I've been thinking that I'll do what I've seen some new parents do recently and only share pics in WhatsApp messages etc. And only post things on Facebook or Insta if you can't see their face.
Also, I’ve heard it’s not who you have on social media which is the issue.. as soon as those photos are on the internet it’s so scary how quickly it can get into the wrong hands
My first child now 3yo I hardly post anything. When she gets old enough she can think for herself.
We’ve announced our pregnancy yesterday. I am 21 weeks now. Only used a scan photo. Once he is here, we’ve decided to announce his arrival but not show his face for the same reason as you. The people on my Facebook are all people I’ve met in person/family. Both facebooks are private to prying eyes as well but you never know on your friends list who is a “spy” to eyes that it doesn’t belong to.
My mums side and dads side do not get along, they haven’t got 25 years so group chats are difficult for me. Do what you think is best for your family.
I’m using an app called back then where I’m uploading all my bump pictures and then also my children’s pictures. You can invite as many people as you want to that
Thank you all so much for your responses and advice. The overall consensus is to avoid and I absolutely respect that and your comments have definitely opened my eyes. I am going to avoid any photos which shows her face on socials
There is also the challenge of making sure no friends and family post anything either!
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