Kim Kardashian removes baby photo, here's why

Kim Kardashian removed and Instagram post that fans said showed dangerous baby sleeping habits
Kim Kardashian removed and Instagram post that fans said showed dangerous baby sleeping habits

Kim Kardashian made waves last week when she shared the first ever glimpse of brand new baby Psalm to Instagram and Twitter.

Now however, the mum-of-four seems to have surreptitiously removed said photo from her Instagram feed without any comment as to why.

The post is still live on Twitter, where it has been liked by over 250k users.

The most likely explanation behind the reality star’s decision to pull the image, was the backlash she received over Psalm’s crib.

The 37-year-old reality star shared the snapshot of little Psalm West snuggled up in his cot to her social media channels, where eagle eyed fans were quick to point out issues with the newborn's sleeping arrangements.

The loose blankets in the cot and the baby nest Psalm was sleeping on went against the advice of some baby sleep experts, and many raised concerns around the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were called out for the 'irresponsible' post. Photo: Getty Images
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were called out for the 'irresponsible' post. Photo: Getty Images

“Congrats beautiful baby.. be careful with all the blankets so much with SIDS nowadays,” one user commented on the reality star’s Facebook page.

“Congrats. Please read up on infant safety though!,” another wrote. “Baby should sleep on a fitted sheet with nothing else in the crib at all.”

But others were quick to step in and defend the star.

“I’m sure he is supervised 24/7,” one wrote. “Enlarge the pic to notice the baby IS on his back. Baby 4, sure Kim has it down, and is a highly attentive mom. Congrats Kim & family.”

Experts have provided detailed guidelines to reducing risks of SIDS, and say irresponsible celebrity posts can spread alarming misinformation.

Psalm West was born via surrogacy earlier in the month.

Kim is celebrating five years of marriage with husband Kanye West, pulling the photo of Psalm while uploading several throwbacks to the couple’s special day.

With additional reporting by Marie Claire Dorking.

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