What to Know
A blind dad in the U.K. is going viral — and leaving people genuinely amazed — after sharing how he’s able to tell the difference between his 3-month-old twins.
Souleyman Bah, who posts as @blinddaduk, shared an Instagram reel answering a question he says he gets constantly since welcoming twins Angelo and Nemaya with his partner, Saskia Symington: “How is it that a blind dad like me can tell between these twins?” And let’s be honest — it’s the kind of question people probably think is innocent curiosity, but it also comes with an underlying assumption that he can’t. Because ableism isn’t always loud.
Instead, Bah’s video is a sweet (and seriously impressive) reminder that parenting isn’t just visual — it’s intuitive, sensory, and deeply personal. Because as any parent of multiples will tell you, you don’t need perfect eyesight to know your baby. You just need love, attention, and the kind of closeness that helps you learn every tiny detail about who they are.
In the early days, the dad of three noticed something a lot of parents don’t even clock with one newborn — each baby had their own signature cry. Nemaya’s was higher-pitched and quick, while Angelo’s was more drawn-out.
And as the weeks went on, even more differences started to pop up. Their sizes began to vary just a little, and their hair grew in differently too — Angelo’s coming in lighter, while Nemaya’s turned out darker and curlier.
Before long, the twins started making it pretty clear they’re not identical in every way — because even at just a few months old, babies have a way of showing you exactly who they are. Souleyman explains that one of the twins is noticeably calmer and more settled, while the other is louder, more expressive, and basically makes sure everyone in the room knows he has opinions.
And it turns out, those differences aren’t just personality-deep — they show up in tiny physical cues, too.
“The way they breathe when they’re asleep is different, and even how they relax when you hold them isn’t the same,” Souleyman shared. “Those little things are what I rely on. It’s shown me that you don’t need sight to know who someone is—you can feel it.” Honestly? That line alone is enough to make you tear up a little, because it’s such a powerful reminder that parenting is so much more than what you can see — it’s what you learn through closeness, touch, and connection.
Of course, there’s also a practical side to it. Souleyman doesn’t just rely on instinct — he’s smart about routines, too. He keeps what he calls a “mental map” of where each baby has been placed (one in the cot, the other in the SnuzPod), using consistency and habit instead of leaving things up to chance. It’s a simple and effective strategy, tbh.
While many people expressed their awe and even disbelief that he’s able to parent as thoroughly as he does, it’s important to Souleyman to set things straight.
“I wish people understood that blindness doesn’t mean helplessness,” he said. “What people often don’t see is the adaptability, problem solving and heightened awareness that comes with vision loss. We don’t parent despite our disability we parent with it—and our children grow up seeing resilience, creativity, and independence modeled every day.”
