Videos circulating online depict a nanny brutally attacking a newborn, igniting anger within the Bay Area’s Chinese-speaking community. The nanny has allegedly fled to China and the Chinese American family who hired her is now speaking up to seek justice.
The incident happened in Hillsborough, a posh town on the Peninsula, according to the family. The baby’s mother, who requested that her name not be published to protect her privacy, is known as “Bay Area Mom D” on English and Chinese-language social media. She mentioned that she brought on the Chinese caregiver in September, just after their daughter arrived.
In early October, she and her husband witnessed from the live monitor that the caregiver was “a little rough” to the baby, and they terminated the contract with her. Surveillance footage later revealed her violently throwing the baby onto a bed, smothering her, and slapping her face and body.
After obtaining the footage, the family promptly filed a police report in late October. They shared the unsettling videos on the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu and other sites, leaving the Chinese-speaking community in disbelief. Over 30,000 individuals have added their names to an online petition calling for an investigation by U.S. officials.
“I welcomed my sweet baby girl into the world,” the baby’s mother posted on X in mid-November. “Sadly, we soon faced a devastating experience that I must share.”
The family stated that the caregiver has allegedly escaped to China. The infant is currently receiving medical attention.
The Hillsborough Police Department has acknowledged the report and stated that investigators are examining video evidence showing several instances of alleged child abuse.
Authorities have not revealed the identity of the suspect but confirmed they have her details. They suggested she may be outside the country while they work with federal law enforcement to find and question her.
The department acknowledged the circulation of surveillance footage online and cautioned the public that sharing this content might undermine the investigation’s integrity and add to the distress of viewers and those affected. More video evidence of the abuse is thought to have been acquired by the department.