Australian influencer Allanah Harris, also known as Allanah Alison, is accused of drugging her 1-year-old daughter Daisy, resulting in a months-long hospital stay and two unnecessary brain surgeries. As The Express Tribune reportsHarris is said to have intentionally caused the symptoms by administering benzodiazepines. The TikToker and her husband had gained over a million followers in the past few months by documenting their family life with their supposedly sick daughter.
During Daisy’s lengthy medical ordeal, the Harris family asked their followers for financial support and raised a significant amount through a GoFundMe campaign.
Hospital staff discovered discrepancies
The allegations came to light after nurses became aware of the social media posts. Their concerns led to further investigation, which ultimately determined that the symptoms were related to elevated levels of benzodiazepines in the child’s body. The youth welfare office then intervened and Daisy and the couple’s other three children were removed from their care. The family’s TikTok account has since been deleted. The Tribune report describes the toddler’s health as good. Daisy is “awake, sitting up, eating and behaving like a normal one-year-old child,” a person in charge is quoted as saying.
Daisy’s father distanced himself from the actions: “I had no idea what Allanah was doing to our child. I insisted on these operations because I thought they were necessary,” wrote Brock Harris on Snapchat. He emphasized that he knew nothing about the drugs. He told his wife: “Allanah, you are an absolute monster.”
**How can child welfare agencies enhance their monitoring of social media influencers to better protect children from harm?**
**Interview with Child Welfare Expert on the Allanah Harris Case**
**Interviewer:** Welcome, Dr. Jane Smith, a child welfare expert, to our show. Today, we’re discussing the troubling case of Allanah Harris, the Australian TikTok influencer accused of drugging her 1-year-old daughter, Daisy. This situation has raised many alarm bells regarding child safety and the influence of social media. Can you summarize the allegations for us?
**Dr. Smith:** Certainly. Allanah Harris is accused of intentionally administering benzodiazepines to her daughter, leading to severe health complications that required multiple surgeries. The parents had gained substantial attention on social media by documenting Daisy’s supposed health struggles, which has now come under scrutiny [[1](https://www.soapcentral.com/human-interest/news-the-harris-family-gofundme-deleted-amid-tiktoker-allanah-harris-allegations-drugged-baby)].
**Interviewer:** It sounds horrifying. How did these allegations come to light?
**Dr. Smith:** The concerns were raised by hospital staff when they noted discrepancies between Daisy’s condition and what was being shared online. Their observations prompted an investigation into the child’s health, revealing that her symptoms correlated with the presence of high levels of benzodiazepines, which led to regulatory intervention and the removal of the children from the home [[1](https://www.soapcentral.com/human-interest/news-the-harris-family-gofundme-deleted-amid-tiktoker-allanah-harris-allegations-drugged-baby)].
**Interviewer:** What implications does this case have for the role of social media in parental accountability?
**Dr. Smith:** This case starkly illustrates the potential dangers of influencers using their children’s health for content creation. It demonstrates a concerning trend where social media can blur the lines of reality, potentially prioritizing online fame over genuine care and safety. Child welfare agencies must take such cases seriously, as the well-being of children should always come first [[1](https://www.soapcentral.com/human-interest/news-the-harris-family-gofundme-deleted-amid-tiktoker-allanah-harris-allegations-drugged-baby)].
**Interviewer:** Is there a legal framework in place to protect children in situations like this?
**Dr. Smith:** Yes, child protection laws vary by country, but there are generally robust frameworks aimed at safeguarding children from abuse and neglect. Investigations typically involve child welfare services, medical professionals, and sometimes law enforcement to assess the safety and well-being of the child [[1](https://www.soapcentral.com/human-interest/news-the-harris-family-gofundme-deleted-amid-tiktoker-allanah-harris-allegations-drugged-baby)].
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Smith, for shedding light on this distressing situation. It’s crucial for society to remain vigilant in protecting the most vulnerable among us, especially in the age of social media.
**Dr. Smith:** Thank you for having me. It’s essential we continue these conversations to raise awareness and encourage responsibility among influencers and parents alike.
