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Sonny becomes the 2024 Gerber Baby.

Sonny, a one-year-old Arizona resident, beat thousands to become the 2024 Gerber Baby.

Published June 26, 2024 at 9:10am by Emily DeLetter

2024 Gerber Baby Crowned: 1-year-old Akil "Sonny" McLeod Wins Over Hearts with His Joyful Smile

The 2024 Gerber Baby has been announced, and it's the adorable 1-year-old Akil McLeod, aka Sonny, who wins hearts and the prestigious title.

Living in Arizona with his loving family
Sonny, from Arizona, loves his ABCs, toy cars, and cheering on his favorite teams with his family, including parents Dominque and Akil McLeod Sr. and his big sister, Sage.

"Every day it’s an honor to watch Sonny conquer so many tiny achievements, from giggles, to trying new foods, to standing up and everything in between," said Dominque McLeod. "He’s a light in our lives and brings joy to everyone around him. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate his first birthday than to be chosen as the 2024 Gerber Baby."

Winning over judges with his joyful smile
Sonny was chosen from a nationwide search, and his joyful smile and loving family won over a panel of Gerber employees and parents of previous Gerber Babies.

Chandra Kumar, President of Nestlé Infant Nutrition, said:

"After 14 incredible years of Photo Search, this year, we are grateful our former Gerber Baby families could join us in selecting Sonny as our 2024 Gerber Baby. Sonny immediately captured our hearts with his joyful smile and his family’s inspiring demonstration of what it means to grow with love."

Prizes and perks for the newest Gerber Baby
As the new Gerber Baby, Sonny and his family receive a $25,000 cash prize, free Gerber products for a year, a new wardrobe, and other prizes.

Sonny will also be featured on Gerber's social media and marketing campaigns, becoming a beloved icon for the brand and its devoted customers.

Gerber also announced 10 additional babies as winners of "Inchstone" moments, to be revealed on their social media channels.

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