I built an AI tool because I couldn't get my 11-month-old daughter to dance for the camera 💃👶

Hi Indie Hackers! 👋

I’m a proud dad to an incredible 11-month-old daughter. Like many of you who are parents, I found myself constantly pulling out my phone to capture every little moment—her smile, her crawl, her first wobbles.

I had this vision of creating those adorable, viral-style dancing videos of her. You know the ones: perfect timing, funny moves, just pure joy. I wanted to share them with her grandparents and maybe keep a few for her to laugh at when she grows up.

But reality hit hard. Trying to direct a baby is... impossible. 😅 I’d spend hours trying to get the right angle or waiting for a wiggle, but I’d always miss the beat. And frankly, I have zero video editing skills. The vision in my head just never matched the shaky footage on my phone.

That frustration turned into a question: "Why can't I just take one perfect photo and let AI handle the rest?"

So, I built AI Baby Dance (aibabydance.com).

❤️ Why I built it

It’s not just a "video generator." It’s a way for parents (and anyone who loves their little ones) to create a magical memory without the stress. It’s about seeing your kid be the star of the show, effortlessly.

🚀 How it works

I wanted it to be dead simple for busy parents:

1. Upload one photo of your baby (or yourself!).

2. Pick a dance from our templates (we have everything from cute wiggles to viral TikTok trends).

3. Get a video in minutes.

✨ Features

• Privacy First: As a dad, I know how important this is. Images are processed securely and never trained on.

• Zero Skills Needed: No timeline editing, no keyframes.

• Viral Ready: Downloads in 9:16 vertical format, ready for Reels or Shorts.

I’d love for you to try it out. The Free Plan gives you 30 credits (enough for a full video) so you can see the magic yourself.

Let me know what you think! Does this resonate with any other parents out there?

Cheers, A tired but happy dad 🍼 coding at night.