Lucas Warren is the first child with Down syndrome to be named a Gerber baby since the contest began in 2010.
Lucas is from Dalton, Georgia. His mother entered the 1-year-old into the contest on a whim when a relative mentioned an ad seeking submissions.
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Cortney posted a photo of Lucas on Instagram using the contest's hashtag, and was notified that he was chosen from more than 140,000 entries to be the 2018 Gerber Spokesbaby, TODAY Parents reported.
Bill Partyka, CEO and president of Gerber, said Lucas' smile and happy expression captured the hearts of the Gerber team."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."
Watch the TODAY video below with the announcement and a special feature story about Lucas and his family.
Meet the first Gerber baby with Down syndrome; his name is Lucas! https://t.co/RymRbTeVL9 pic.twitter.com/vYiRLYeHAX
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