Tammy Slaton, the star of the popular reality TV show 1000-Lb Sisters, is once again making headlines – this time for allowing her two-year-old nephew Gage Halterman to play with an iPad.

In sweet photos shared on social media, Gage can be seen intently staring at the device’s screen. He is lying on the living room floor, wearing a cute white, clover-print onesie.

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1000-Lb Sisters: Tammy Faces Backlash Over “Ruining” the Child’s Brain

While many fans of 1000-Lb Sisters praised the adorable snapshots, others were quick to criticize Tammy’s “terrible” decision to let him use an iPad. One fan even labeled Gage a “certified iPad baby,” which sparked a debate in the comments section.

Some fans went so far as to say that letting a toddler use an iPad is “terrible for children,” and that it could be “ruining the child’s brain.” One commenter expressed concern for the child’s well-being, stating that Gage looked like a “zombie staring into the glowing void.”

It’s clear that Tammy Slaton’s decision to allow Gage to use an iPad has divided fans of 1000-Lb Sisters, with some praising her for being a fun and indulgent aunt, while others criticize Tammy for not being more mindful of the potential harm that screen time can cause to a child’s development.

1000-Lb Sisters: Toddler Gage Steals the Show at Tammy’s Wedding with a Meltdown

The latest episode of the hit reality TV show 1000-Lb Sisters featured an unexpected scene-stealer – none other than Amy Slaton and Michael Halterman‘s two-year-old son, Gage Halterman.

The adorable toddler, who shares a father with Amy’s eight-month-old son Glenn, caused quite a stir when he threw a noisy tantrum during Tammy Slaton’s wedding.

As Tammy walked down the aisle to meet her groom Caleb, Gage’s cries began to escalate into full-blown screaming. The camera captured the moment as Caleb wiped away tears while facing his bride-to-be. And he threw himself off of a guest’s lap into the middle of the aisle.

The toddler rolled around before picking himself back up, all while Amy, who was acting as a bridesmaid, looked on in concern.

In a bid to quiet her child, Amy Slaton put her finger to her lips and shushed him. Despite her best efforts, his tantrum continued to steal the show. This left guests and viewers alike amused and bemused. As one fan put it, “Gage is the real star of this show!”

Amy Slaton’s Controversial Parenting Skills

Amy Slaton, one of the stars of TLC’s 1000-Lb Sisters, is no stranger to controversy. The reality TV personality has once again come under fire for her parenting skills, this time for a video she shared on TikTok of her two-year-old son, Gage, standing on a set of scales.

In the video, he can be heard exclaiming “It’s a scale!” as he stands on the device and bends his knees. The electronic scales announce Gage’s weight as 28.4 pounds. So, Amy captioned the brief video: “When ur mom on a weight loss show!!!”

While many fans praised the cute clip, others wondered if he was too young to learn about scales. Some even calling Amy’s actions “damaging” to the toddler’s mental health.

One commenter expressed concern, saying, “Don’t teach the baby about scales; it ruined me.” While another added, “I feel like it’s kind of damaging to introduce weight to a small child.”

Amy, who welcomed her second child, Glenn, via a scheduled C-section in July 2022, had Gage in November 2020. This was just months after undergoing vital gastric band surgery to reduce her weight.

It’s clear that Amy’s parenting decisions will continue to be a topic of discussion among fans of 1000-Lb Sisters. It seems they are eagerly anticipating what other controversies the reality TV star will spark in the future.