Call child welfare. Now.
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Take him to the . E. R.
David Hinojosa what’s your take on this?
1 then 2 if no change
Bring to ER and let the doctors call if they think it’s necessary
Do not let that baby suffer
That poor baby thank god he has you x
Patty Hansen
Ohmyfuckengosh read this one
Keep us posted please
The baby could be allergic to his formula??
Offer help before you offer damage.
My parents smoked around me. LOL mind ya business. Old Karen asses. Times are hard. Especially on a single mother. Y’all go home & drink alcohol around your kids. That don’t make you a better parent. GTFOH
Fuck Facebook
Is there a update on this please
Gabriel Nichole Legrant yes exactly!! I agree
Yes call medical neglect
LOL you guys are seriously ridiculous. Honestly I think you’re exaggerating a bit. You’re acting if as they do meth or something. It’s okay for people to spend money on weed and cigs. Sure they can afford that they can afford to buy new clothes for him or carseat. Unfortunately some people are uneducated and don’t realize that a carseat isn’t a one time purchase. It’s a purchase that happens every so few years . You could bring up your concerns. Maybe she doesn’t know his carseat is out of date. Or maybe it’s not as nice as your child’s carseat. If he’s in car seat - I think that’s good enough as some parents don’t even bother with carseats. Yes I’ve seen it. I do want to say that rsv is going around. It is her child and maybe she wants to see if he will get better? You can’t make health choices for someone else kids. You can try to take him to the doctor yourself but they’re not going to let you. You’re not his legal guardian so it’s against HIPPA. Yes it’s good to be concerned but this is kinda out of your hands. Child protective services I highly doubt will do anything considering I’m sure he’s fed,mom isn’t on drugs(weed is legal),has clothes,has a roof over his head,has toys,and has a bed. Tell her your concern and if she doesn’t do anything I guess it’s time to find a new job or side gig. Other people’s kids are kinda like politics were never going to agree and there’s nothing that we can do to change their mind.
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Report it n help that child
Hell yeah wtf call the cops!!!
If the baby gets rsv it can be deadly with out treatment
I personally would report it.
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You need to help that baby or you will never forgive yourself and if someone else reports her and you are caring for that baby you will be too investigated as you ignored neglect and could end up being charged contact the Authorities NOW
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Just started to read the beginning and had an immediate answer! If your ever in the care of a child whom is in a unsafe environment. It is your responsibility to report it. You can also be accountable for the welfare of that child.
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Oh and don’t get attached! Sounds like your getting too deep!
I would definitely make some phone calls for a wellness check on the baby. At only a year old, their lungs are still not strong enough and clearly he’s having trouble breathing from his mothers carelessness. I would not stop watching the baby because you’re somebody who wants to help. Not everyone cares or sees the problem like you!
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You need to call especially if the baby is having difficult breathing 
She needs yo be reported,don’t know if they will do anything,but that baby needs a better mom than her.
Definitely take that baby in to be seen by a doctor, that babies health is the number 1 concern. Also, not only would she get in trouble for child neglect but there’s a possibility you would too if the child’s in your care.
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Also I did want to mention my friend just recently had a false positive 
I had a lot of anxiety from these tests!
If I was you I would take him to your local urgent care, tell them what you told us. That you have talked to the mother and she refused to take him but you are extremely worried and concerned for his health. Where I live you would not be turned away and they would contact CPS for you. Its probably different everywhere but it doesnt hurt to try and get him help.
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Better to regret something you have done,then something you didn’t do…you will be left wondering wat if? Take him to hospital…goodluck seems you are his angel 
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Definitely call child services.
I hope there is help for the child and the mom.
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Do what you think is right for that child
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Does the child have a fever, trouble with coordination, eyes glazed over? How long have you been watching baby?
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Never hesitate. Call CPS for help.
Call. You don’t want to stop watching him and let him suffer. He might not have anyone else that can help him.
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Please reread Ruth’s post. This is a NO BRAINER…you may save his lil life!
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Take him to the ER…the have to treat him even if mom is not there.they will call her ect.But while there explain the situation and the hospital will then call child services.That way the baby is being seen and you wont have to feel guilty for calling.Either way the child deserves to be safe.
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What state are you in? In some states everyone is mandated to report child abuse and or neglect.
You have a duty of care to report concerns. As soon as that child in your care then you are responsible for him and any safeguarding concerns must be reported. Even if you just take him to emergency care and tell them what you know, then the ball is in their court and they then have a duty of care to contact CPS.
Why cant you TRY to talk to the MOTHER first and understand whats really going on before you tamper with their lives. I understand everyone has their own opinion, but you should have enough respect for the mom to bring it to her attention that youre concerned instead of just calling CPS on her to take the child away??? What good does that do, CAN ANY OF YALL TELL ME??? The mother deserves much more respect than you have given her and honestly, its people like this why innocent PARENTS & CHILDREN get LOST in the system and thats it. Until you have educated yourself on what come after CPS, i advise you put yourself in the mothers shoes. You have no idea the situation theyre in. Maybe shes waiting to get insurance to take the kid, MAYBE she actually is trying as hard as she can. Instead of talking to anyone else about this, you could have helped her, mentored her to be better for the child in your eyes. But why genuinely care when its as simple as calling CPS and then your done… Im sure you wont ever see the child again so im just confused. If you REALLY cared you would do SO much more than make that freaking phone call… I mean seriously. The child is being failed by not only her mother, but you too if thats how you wanna put it. Yall blow me away with this… Be a GENUINE person and TRY TO HELP instead of just assuming someones a bad mother bc you found a weed pipe & bc YOU think the mother isint a good one? I hope nobody ever judges me the way you have this mom. People sturggle, and instead of bashing them you could be the light in their lives and TRY to help lead them in a healthy way…
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You might be his only hope.
Call 911 and tell them the baby is having trouble breathing and let them take it from there.
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Call CPS
Damn you are trash if you smoke by your kids! Ruin your lungs not your innocent child’s lungs!
Take him to the doctors ! They will evaluate him and call CPS if they deem the child is at risk of harm of any sort , the fact that he’s having a hard time breathing and won’t take him to the doctors or allow you to is a red flag!
A hospital will not refuse any body that needs help ! And you will not get in trouble for protecting a young child that cannot fend for themselves.
Please take him to ER you could be saving his life
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Please, don’t call cps. That’s one of the worst things you could do to a person especially a struggling mother. People parent differently, people grow up differently and learn their own versions of parenting through their experience. Talk with her more about it and see if she is more willing to accept help when she knows you a little better. I see in the odd ball out in this comment section, but I’ve been through many situations and just because it may seem like a child is being neglected to (because your parenting style) doesn’t necessarily mean the child is. Like you said, she just moved here, she’s obviously struggling… Please, please talk with her more before calling cps. Sometimes the situation isn’t as dire as someone might think and CPS seriously steals children from loving homes for the smallest reasons and it takes months and sometimes years to get the child back. I’ve experienced this first hand and still suffer ptsd from being in foster homes, not understanding what was going on. We didn’t have the best clothes, or new things everyone else had… mom smoked pot, my dad wasn’t around, but we didn’t deserve to be put through the trauma as kids that CPS brought.
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Put him in bathroom turn on hot shower. Seat on toilet and let him breathe in the stream it will give him some relief in breathing. Unless he gets in real stress. I would keep Praying for him and her. If you call DFC she may run and hide you could put him in more danger at this time. Keep doing what you are doing for know, if it continues then step up your intervention.
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While the child is in your care hes your responsibility, do the right thing whocares if you get back lash from the mother your doing what’s right for the boy.
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dont give up on the baby! please dont
his mum could be struggling with mental health not that she should be smoking around him at all! maybe tell his mum she needs to take him doctors and you will come along xxx
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id not care what she likes she dont care what she does id call emts saying hes having hard time breathing they will come there and take him to hospital they will call the mother and have to report DCS its the law
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Pots legal in many places thats no reason to take a kid. Asthma being not treated is a neglect however
Jenna Merrick yes marijuana may be illegal in most States but there are also laws that if your child test positive the state being DCF or whatever it is that your state calls them has a legal obligation to take that child or children yes it’s legal to smoke no it’s not legal to smoke around your children several loopholes in it but I would take the child to the ER and just tell them your babysitting and he having a hard time breathing they’ll call the mother and if they feel the need to report abuse or neglect then they will do that if
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Don’t muck around baby health conditions comes first ring let them know what’s wrong, Whanau Ora Tui Hou Ora, this Whanau needs help like now not apopo NOW, RING BEFORE ITS TO LATE.
Here is it plan and simple. If you are babysitting then you are responsible for his care and well being for that time. Knowing that he smells like marijuana and has difficulty breathing would fall under your responsibility during the time you have him. If you dont do anything and they find out you could be charged for child neglect for babysitting him with no help. When you babysit again and hes still have breathing problems take him to the ER. If you have any of his clothes that smell like marijuana put them in a plastic bag and bring it with you to the ER. Document everything you know. How long he has been sick. That you have talked to the Mom about his condition. What her response was. The Mom clearly needs some help mentally. By you taking the first step to help the little baby you have also helped the mom. Bottom line is you have to take him to the ER. Dont listen to the ones who comment that say dont report. You are that little baby boys Blessing. Just do the right thing and go. Praying for you all.
Being that you have been entrusted to care for him I would take baby to the er they may call his mom but you can talk to the staff before she gets there and let them know your worries they can bring in the hospital social worker for you to talk to. They should allow you to take him in because you are caring for him and if something happens while mom is at work that he needs seen at the er what are you supposed to do wait until mom gets off to get help in many cases that can be too late. They will have mom come to pick him up depending on policy but you can make sure he gets help
Cps ain’t always the best option. I know way too many ppl that ended up in the system and and worse off then the original situation. Take him to the ER, talk to the mom
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Take him to er while your baby sitting then just go from there never let a child suffer that shouldn’t even be a choice that’s gross you knowing something needs to be done and choosing to do nothing make you just as guilty as they mom
Go to emergency and tell her he was struggling to breathe and you’re worried he has pneumonia or something that way it seems like a ‘spur of the moment’ decision not a planned one. Then you keep her trust and can continue to make sure baby is safe 
I would take the baby to the ER and THEN call the mom and say “omg im at the ER with the baby because he started having an asthma attack and im so sorry that I didnt have time to call you before i brought him because it was urgent” and then express your concerns in private to the doctor BEFORE mom gets there and let the hospital be the ones to call CPS or the mother will be pissed at you and youll never see the baby again
My grandson weezed for about 8 months when he was born, his doctor said it was normal. That said his parents don’t smoke ANYTHING. If you take him to the ER, you won’t be able to authorize any treatment but they will call the Mom and ask her questions then if they feel something is off they will call CPS. If they say it’s normal sand perhaps his lungs are a little underdeveloped they may just release him. Don’t be surprised though if she does not bring the child to you again if she feels you violated her trust. It’s a very difficult position you are in.
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I would call the ambulance to come get him. That may make her realize something needs to change.
She shouldn’t be smoking pot around her child but she does not have an addiction 
Pot is not addicting. Now your regular everyday pharmacist hands out addicting pills that your doctor writes for you. You can buy addicting alcohol from the store basically anytime you like. Calling CPS on something like this is unnecessary. I’m telling you they arent going to di anything about it. Tell her you and your child have allergies and asthma and bringing him into your house smelling like nicotine messes with both and if she cant stop she will have to find a new babysitter. I suggest taking him to a clinic it what not if you can
God put you in he’s way and there’s a reason why so now you do the right thing.
Awww poor bubba take him to ER like yesterday geez and give her a twack shes using his money for herself useless so call mother and to smoke her shit around her bubba she doesn’t care hate to think what’s happening when shes home sleeping of her shit ffs
Take him to emerg just saying breathing is bad and nothing more…they will check it out…i would call around for some assistance like resources to help mom…talk with mom voice cautiously your concerns…see if can help…all this before any cps thoughts