Reality TV star Ryan Edwards and his wife Amanda Conner have been subjected to a torrent of online criticism after a seemingly innocent family video took a disturbing turn. The clip, intended to capture their ten-month-old daughter Presley's first steps, instead sparked outrage as viewers noticed the infant holding and mouthing what appeared to be a vape device.
Viral Video Sparks Parenting Outrage
Amanda Conner originally shared the short video to Facebook earlier this week, hoping to celebrate a milestone in their daughter's life. However, the focus swiftly shifted from Presley's wobbly steps to the object in her tiny hand. Social media users were quick to identify it as a vape or vape battery, with the footage showing the baby bringing it to her mouth and chewing on it.
The reaction in the comment section was immediate and severe. Followers and critics alike flooded the post with accusations of negligence and poor judgement. "Kind of gross to let her chew on anything that has to do with smoking," one user raged. Another wrote sarcastically, "She's definitely holding a vape... wtf letting your baby play with it? Great parenting." Safety concerns were paramount, with one person alleging, "So dangerous, I've had one explode."
A History of Controversial Content
This is not the first time the couple's parenting choices have drawn fire online. In June, Conner faced backlash for a TikTok video that showed Edwards vaping in bed next to their infant daughter. At the time, an outraged fan commented, "Imagine thinking it's okay to vape next to a baby."
Furthermore, in September, Conner sparked fury by posting a video of herself pretending to shoot Presley while mouthing lyrics to a Cardi B song. These incidents have painted a picture of a couple repeatedly courting controversy on social media, often at the centre of debates about responsible parenting in the public eye.
Background of the Teen Mom Alum
Ryan Edwards, a former cast member of MTV's Teen Mom, has a long-documented history of personal and legal struggles. He and Amanda Conner first began dating in the summer of 2023 after meeting in a rehabilitation facility. The couple announced their engagement in January 2025 and welcomed daughter Presley just one month later. They married in September 2025.
Presley is Edwards' fourth child; he shares a 17-year-old son, Bentley, with ex Maci Bookout McKinney, and an 11-year-old son, Jagger, and six-year-old daughter, Stella, with ex MacKenzie Standifer. Conner has an older son from a prior relationship.
Edwards' legal troubles have been a consistent feature of his narrative. His first major arrest came in March 2017 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for possession of controlled substances and drug paraphernalia. In 2023, he was jailed for violating probation related to driving under the influence and simple possession charges, leading to stints in halfway houses. Most recently, in January 2024, his probation was revoked again due to further legal infractions, resulting in another period of incarceration.
The latest online storm serves as another chapter in the turbulent lives of the reality TV couple, highlighting the intense scrutiny they face and the serious concerns raised by their followers regarding child safety.
