SINGAPORE, Nov 12 — A domestic helper was seen hitting a toddler several times on the back during a TikTok livestream, prompting a Facebook user to appeal for help in locating the child’s parents.

The livestream, which appeared to have taken place in the afternoon based on the timestamp shown in the video, showed the helper cuddling the young girl and seemingly trying to get her to nap.

While holding the toddler close, the helper was seen hitting her on the back a few times.

The helper later spoke to the toddler in Mandarin, to which the girl also responded in the same language, repeatedly saying “no” before sitting up and refusing to nap.

In another clip, the toddler is seen pointing towards the camera, seemingly aware that she was being recorded.

The helper is seen picking up the girl roughly and placing her on a mattress before showering her with kisses.

The incident was highlighted in a Facebook post shared by user PositiveSunflower4774 in the Complaint Singapore group on Tuesday (November 10).

In the post, the user appealed to members of the group to help identify the child’s parents, asking: “Please check if this is your helper.”

The user added: “She was on TikTok live abusing your poor little daughter who is too young to know what’s going on.

“I really hope I can help her!”

PositiveSunflower4774 also urged others to share the post widely, adding that a police report had been made.

In response to queries, the police confirmed that a report had been lodged and that they are looking into the matter.

AsiaOne has reached out to PositiveSunflower4774 for more information. — AsiaOne