A Nigerian mother's recent TikTok post has captured widespread attention online after she shared a video of her young daughter sleeping in an unusual manner. The clip, which quickly went viral, shows the child in a deep sleep but with her eyes wide open, a sight that initially caused significant concern for the parent.
Mother's Viral Discovery Sparks Concern
The video was posted on TikTok on January 10, 2026, by a user with the handle @yanasdoingit. In the footage, the little girl appears to be sleeping peacefully and soundly. However, her eyes remain completely open, creating a startling and worrying image for her mother.
The concerned mum expressed her feelings in the caption, writing: "That time I caught my daughter sleeping with her eyes open. And she was sleeping too good. Had me worried for a minute." She admitted that despite her daughter seeming safe and deeply asleep, the unusual sleeping pattern genuinely alarmed her.
Netizens Flood Comments With Similar Experiences
The post triggered a massive wave of reactions on the social media platform, with the comments section filling up rapidly. Many Nigerian parents and other users came forward to share that they had witnessed similar behaviour in their own children or family members, offering both reassurance and humorous takes.
@Lucian Princess commented playfully, "Leave my niecy alone. Sounds like you." Meanwhile, @SpaceFingers offered a philosophical perspective, noting, "These are peaceful sleep. They have no worries, no bills to pay, no rents, no shopping to go for. Just eat and chill."
Several users shared personal anecdotes. @jm87 revealed, "All the men, including my son, on his side of the family sleep like this. ask me how many times I thought we were having a conversation, to find out he was ktfo." Another user, @KiWi, added, "Omg my daughter does this she’s 4 ! Not only does she sleep with her eyes open she be talking to."
A Common Yet Unnerving Phenomenon
The viral discussion highlighted that sleeping with eyes partially or fully open, a condition medically known as nocturnal lagophthalmos, is more common than many think. While often harmless, especially in infants and young children whose nervous systems are still developing, it can understandably unsettle parents.
User @beetee touched on a modern parenting dilemma, stating, "If there is anything that will confuse you abt raising your baby its tick tok, i raised my 1st born without social media now everything scare me." This comment reflects how access to vast amounts of shared experiences online can amplify parental anxieties.
Other commenters like @lilBaybee27 shared more personal health connections, mentioning, "My eyes have scars on top of scars because of me sleeping with my eyes open I had to use some type of gel with a cover over my eyes."
The video serves as a reminder of the unique and sometimes surprising aspects of child development, and how social media platforms like TikTok have become a space for Nigerian parents to seek community, share concerns, and find solace in shared experiences.
