The Newest Gerber Baby Makes History!

I interrupt this busy day of politics to bring your attention to the newest Gerber baby.

Hear me out. This kid is SO CUTE. His name is Lucas. He’s the first Gerber baby with Down syndrome.

Meet the first Gerber baby with Down syndrome; his name is Lucas! https://t.co/RymRbTeVL9 pic.twitter.com/vYiRLYeHAX

— TODAY (@TODAYshow) February 7, 2018

Today, early childhood nutrition leader Gerber announced a sweet new edition to the Gerber Family with the results of their eighth annual Gerber Baby Photo Search. Baby Lucas from Dalton, Georgia won the judges over with his glowing and giggly smile and was chosen among more than 140,000 entries. As the Grand Prize winner, Lucas’ family will receive $50,000, he will be given the coveted title of 2018 Gerber Spokesbaby and take a front seat on Gerber’s social media channels throughout the year.

“Lucas’ winning smile and joyful expression won our hearts this year, and we are all thrilled to name him our 2018 Spokesbaby,” said Bill Partyka, President and CEO, Gerber. “Every year, we choose the baby who best exemplifies Gerber’s longstanding heritage of recognizing that every baby is a Gerber baby, and this year, Lucas is the perfect fit.”

Gerber has received countless photos over the past 90 years from parents who think of their little ones when they see Gerber’s iconic baby logo. In 2017, the logo was refreshed to pay homage to the original black-and-white sketch of the first Gerber baby, Ann Turner Cook, who just celebrated her 91st birthday. Inspired by the adorable baby photos received from proud parents, Gerber launched its first official Photo Search in 2010 and has continued celebrating babies and toddlers every year since, not only through Photo Search but through its real, delicious and nutritious food for babies and expert tools and services for parents.

“This is such a proud moment for us as parents knowing that Lucas has a platform to spread joy, not only to those he interacts with every day, but to people all over the country,” said Lucas’ mom, Cortney Warren. “We hope this opportunity sheds light on the special needs community and educates people that with acceptance and support, individuals with special needs have the potential to change the world – just like our Lucas!”

Look at this bundle of joy!

Gerber’s 2018 Spokesbaby Lucas Warren (PRNewsfoto/Gerber)

How precious is he?!?!

A huge congrats to the incredible Lucas- the first #GerberBaby w/ Down syndrome since the contest started in 1920! https://t.co/eTHmKFFEx7

— Global Down Syndrome (@GDSFoundation) February 7, 2018

"Every year, we choose the baby who best exemplifies Gerber's longstanding heritage of recognizing that every baby is a Gerber baby," said Partyka. "This year, Lucas is the perfect fit." https://t.co/fvfB4fCbSy

— Vanessa Santos (@VanessaOblinger) February 7, 2018

Gerber Names First Spokesbaby with Down Syndrome in Contest's 90-Year History: Meet Lucas! https://t.co/BpjbaaPIdg

— People Babies (@PEOPLEbabies) February 7, 2018

A toddler from Dalton is this year's #Gerber spokesbaby! 18 month-old Lucas Warren was chosen out of more than 140,000 entries https://t.co/w3kz1XFt4O pic.twitter.com/regeFX40j0

— CBS46 (@cbs46) February 7, 2018

Gerber Names First Spokesbaby with Down Syndrome in Contest's 90-Year History: Meet Lucas! https://t.co/VdtuFXCTXP

— People (@people) February 7, 2018

Meet my buddy Lucas the newest #gerberbaby contest winner @TODAYshow #PURELOVE pic.twitter.com/ZNtyCBoUXf

— Kristen Dahlgren (@kristendahlgren) February 7, 2018

My brother will be 32 Saturday and has Down Syndrome. Loved seeing beautiful baby Lucas become the next #gerberbaby on @TODAYshow !! Seeing the acceptance and love for those with DS grow from where it was 32 years ago makes my heart so incredibly happy!!! 💙💛 #DownSyndrome https://t.co/wYOBto2JnH

— nιcσℓє cαяσℓιnє (@nikgenovese) February 7, 2018

He’s a precious Angel 👼❤️

— Nicole (@NicoleAsh0703) February 7, 2018

What a Sweetie💗🙋😁 !! Super Awesome !! 🎉😊

— andiphifer (@andiphifer) February 7, 2018

Oh that smile!

— jen (@jenscloset) February 8, 2018

Doesn’t it melt your heart? Love, love, LOVE.