Bluey highlights being childless is not by choice. This is what women tell me about life with no accidental children
In Bluey’s latest episode, Onesies, six-year-old Bluey asks his mother, Chilli, what’s wrong with Aunt Brandy, who comes to visit for the first time in four years. “Is he sad?” Blue asked. “And why do we only see it once in our lives?” This is indicated by the impressions of Brandy who has not been able to have children. “Sorry it took so long,” Brandy then said to her sister. “It’s hard to see all of you, you know?” “I know,” Chilli replied, taking her sister’s hand. This is another example of the hit program’s gentle and insightful exploration of a complex issue, which sparked a flood of positive responses from viewers. As one person commented on the event’s Facebook page, “thank you Bluey, for showing infertility and childlessness not because of the community of choice”. Nearly one in six couples have experienced infertility. Those who have never known someone – family members, colleagues or friends – who have known them. Highlighting these experiences can help many who experie