A social media user has issued a caution to Nollywood couple Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe regarding their newborn triplets. The netizen, identified as Usmanashafe, advised the couple to prevent visitors from carrying the infants, citing health concerns.
Netizen Warns of Infection Risks
In a tweet on Tuesday, May 5, Usmanashafe highlighted the dangers of bacteria, viruses, and unwashed hands for fragile newborns. The user shared pictures of celebrities holding the triplets in a nursery, emphasizing the risks.
“Somebody should quickly advise Lateef and Bimpe to stop allowing people to carry their babies please. I know everyone is happy for them and everyone wants to visit, but different hands carrying them is quite worrying,” the netizen wrote. “It’s not until you carry them before we know you also visit. They are not museum items that you touch to feel anyhow. They are babies that are still adapting to the new world, they are fragile. And truth is a lot of you are carrying bacterias, fungi, algae, protozoa and even viruses in your hands. Only God knows what and where some of you have inserted your hands before you get there.”
Celebrities Who Visited
Notable figures such as Jide Awobona, Adeniyi Johnson, Juliana Olayode, and Omowunmi Dada have paid visits to the couple since their return to Nigeria. The couple recently celebrated the birth of their triplets, which has drawn widespread attention.
Public Reactions to the Advice
The netizen’s advice sparked mixed reactions online. Prince Micheal Chika commented, “He’s not wrong though… newborns are very sensitive, and too many people handling them isn’t safe. Admire from a distance, not everything needs touching.” Taiwo Damilola added, “Different perfumes smell, the babies are still small biko.... The writer is right.” Akerele Lydia shared her experience: “Me I didn't open my baby cot ooo, they all looked at him from the cot. And I don't also carry people children at that early stage, I only greet and look at them from where they are laid.”
A user named Mathematics for secondary school wrote, “If you like, take offense on this advice, na you sabi. The person is right. It's not a must to carry new born and don't feel offended if you're not allowed to carry a new born baby. It's not even right. Now, listen to this, if you are allowed to carry a baby, please if you can bath first, please do, or wash your hands at least before carrying the baby please.” Amarachi Boniface said, “I wanted to say it oooo. Thank God someone have said it.”
Mo Bimpe Reacts to Women Celebrating Triplets
In a related development, Mo Bimpe reacted to a viral video of market women rejoicing over the birth of her triplets. An emotional Bimpe expressed excitement and called for the women to be identified, stating she would like to host them at the triplets’ celebration.
