There is a new Tik Tok trend called, The Baby Blue Ritual, or Blue Baby Blue.  Here are the details of the trend, so that you are aware of what your child might be watching on their phone/tablet. #

The Baby Blue Ritual, or Blue Baby Blue, is a TikTok legend about a game that is played in bathrooms. If you perform the Baby Blue Ritual, apparently a "wicked ghostly baby" will appear in your arms. Please see below what TikTok tells viewers to do.

For the Baby Blue Ritual, a TikToker has to go into a bathroom, lock the door and turn off the lights. He or she then has to stare into the mirror, and hold their arms as if rocking a baby. Then, the TikToker has to chant "Baby Blue, Blue Baby" 13 times, without fumbling.

If you get it right, you may feel the weight of an invisible newborn in your arms. The baby will get 'heavier' as it grows bigger, and may scratch your arms.

In a sick imaginary ritual, you have to quickly take the imaginary 'ghostly baby' and flush it down the toilet, before it gets too big. You then leave the bathroom, and the Baby Blue Ritual is over.

If you don't do the ritual fast, a woman will appear in the mirror of the bathroom and shout, "Give me back my baby". She will break the mirror with her screams. If you don't let go of the baby, she may harm you.

TikTokers have taken to the trend, performing the Baby Blue Ritual and claiming to have summoned ghosts, while some others have said that it's just a fun and harmless game. The trend's videos on TikTok have not revealed any "ghostly baby" or "woman in the mirror".

We will discuss Tik Tok challenges with the children in school and a discussion at home about Tik Tok can be had. 

If you are unsure about how to discuss Tik Tok challenges you can use the internet matters guide for support. 

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