New parents seeking advice on newborn care may want to avoid TikTok and AI-generated clips. A growing trend features realistic but impossible 8-second videos of babies performing adult tasks — from working in factories to exploring Mars — using Google’s Gemini Veo 3.
The Rise of Veo 3’s Viral Clips
Since Gemini released its Veo 3 video model with synced audio and visuals, users have been creating increasingly convincing short videos. The surge continued after Veo 3 became available to Gemini Flash 2.5 Pro users.
Testing the Trend
After seeing these videos repeatedly online, the writer experimented with creating their own. Over several weeks, they produced clips of newborns in various imaginative scenarios, often speaking directly about their “situation.”
Plan Your Clips Wisely
Non-paying users can only make three Veo 3 clips daily, so pre-planning is key. The best results come from deciding on a cohesive mini-story across all clips rather than generating unrelated scenes.
Build Around a Strong Concept
Choose what you want the newborn to be doing and saying, plus the setting and actions. A baby astronaut on Mars or a newborn in a robot factory works better when all clips connect to a single theme.
Pick a Visual Style
Defining a style improves realism and engagement. For instance, a “1930s black-and-white Frankenstein lab” or a “Mars baby selfie with Earth in the background” can make the scene more believable.
Be Detailed in Your Descriptions
Always specify “newborn baby” to avoid the AI producing a toddler or cartoon-like character. Include clear actions and sequence of events to guide the AI.
Keep Dialogue Short and Focused
With only 8 seconds per clip, trim speech to fit naturally. Assign dialogue clearly to the newborn to avoid other characters speaking instead.
Maintain Consistency Across Clips
Creating all three clips in one session helps Veo 3 maintain character style and appearance. Use identical wording for character descriptions to avoid unwanted changes.
Save Your Work Promptly
Generated videos disappear after a day, so download them immediately if you like the results. While these tips apply to all generative video styles, they’re especially useful for joining the AI newborn video trend.