This Baby with Down Syndrome Has a Smile That Goes Viral and Makes the Internet a Better Place

There’s nothing quite like a baby’s smile to light up a gloomy day.

Even when a cranky relative claims, “They’re not smiling at you. It’s just gas.”

One new adoptive mom from Texas proved cranky relatives everywhere wrong, when she shared a video of her beautiful little one smiling on cue.

The video, posted to Facebook by the National Down Syndrome Adoption Network, shows 8-month-old “Baby H” lying on a blanket for tummy time.

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When her mom asks how her day is going, Baby H smiles up at her.

Mom coos back that she loves her new smile and asks, “Can you show me again?”

After a moment, the little girl obliges, grinning from ear to ear.

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Her mom is so tickled that she laughs. “Oh my goodness! I like that new smile.”

Thrilled with the attention, Baby H keeps it up.

As long as mom will laugh, she’ll cheese for the camera.

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Children, and babies especially, change and grow so quickly that it’s always a joy to record precious moments for posterity.

This family was not only lucky enough to document their daughter’s sweet smile, but they were willing to share their delight with the rest of the world.

As they told the Daily Mail:

They decided to share the video, courtesy of the National Down Syndrome Adoption Network, because:

The video has amassed more than 300,000 likes and over 38,000 comments on Facebook.

Watch it and see for yourself.

Baby H certainly does light up the whole room, doesn’t he?

What do you think? Let us know in the comments!

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December 4, 2019

A Single Dad Adopted a Baby With Down Syndrome After She Was Rejected by 20 Families

This is an adorable story about the power of love and how important relationships are in our lives. An Italian man named Luca Trapanese adopted a beautiful little girl named Alba when she was only 13 months old.

Alba has Down Syndrome and was rejected by 20 potential families before Trapanese came along to give the girl a new life. Trapanese has been working for and volunteering with organizations that focus on children with special needs since he was a teenager. He’s wanted to be a father for many years, but seeing that he is still single, Trapanese decided to go the route of adoption.

In July 2017, Trapanese was given permission to adopt a child even though he was still single, under one condition: he had to adopt a special needs child who had previously been rejected by other families. It was then that he became aware of little Alba. When he first met her, the connection was instantaneous. He said, “When I first held her in my arms, I was overcome with joy. I felt she was my daughter straight away. It was the first time I held a newborn baby. Before that moment, I had always been scared. But, when I first held Alba, I knew I was ready to be her dad.”

Trapanese said, “Alba revolutionized my life and everything revolves around her. She brought me happiness and a sense of fulfillment. I am proud to be her dad. I wanted her to be my daughter.”

A beautiful story, don’t you think?

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December 4, 2019

Take a Look at These Adorable Kids with Down Syndrome Dressed as Disney Characters

Nicole Perkins is a photographer who also works at a special needs school. She undertook a photo series in order to “celebrate and help raise awareness for Down syndrome.”

Perkins said, “The response has been incredible, and it was so much fun creating the images,” she said. “I have met some amazing families in the process and I’m so glad to see the joy the images of their children has brought to so many people.”

Enjoy!

1. They’re loving it.

2. Prince and Princess.

3. All dolled up.

4. Don’t cross her.

5. Under the bright moon.

6. Boo!

7. Snow White.

8. A mini Peter Pan.

9. The gang’s all here.

10. Under the sea.

Adorable photos, that’s for sure!

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