A joke too far? Parents film themselves ‘cooking’ baby

A pair of giggling parents have come under fire after filming themselves 'cooking' their newborn baby in a pot

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by Kayleigh Dray |
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The video shows a giggling man lifting the lid of a cooking pot - which has been placed on top of a gas stove in the kitchen.

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Inside the pot lies a newborn baby, nestled between selection of potatoes and vegetables.

As the baby begins to wake up, the man can be heard saying: "We are having this for our dinner today."

He then begins using a ladle to pretend to scoop out the food, before slamming the lid back down.

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Viewers of the video are outraged, calling for authorities to punish the parents for their behaviour.

One commented angrily: "Be careful not to copy with your children. This is a weak soul. You might be joking but it is wrong."

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