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Gerber sends the right message in picking Down Syndrome Gerber baby

By Mary Vought
Published February 8, 2018 4:57pm ET
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Gerber sends the right message in picking Down Syndrome Gerber baby
This September 2017 undated photo provided by the Warren family via Gerber shows 14-month-old Lucas Warren of Dalton, Ga. Lucas' contagious smile won over executives at Gerber baby food who have made him their "spokesbaby" this year. Lucas is Gerber's first spokesbaby with Down syndrome in the company's history. (Courtesy Warren family/Gerber via AP) | AP

A round of applause for the baby food company, Gerber, for selecting the first ever child with Down syndrome, to be the coveted Gerber baby of the year!

In celebrating the company’s ground-breaking decision, Gerber CEO and President Bill Partyka said: “Every year, we choose the baby who best exemplifies Gerber’s longstanding heritage of recognizing that every baby is a Gerber baby. This year, Lucas is the perfect fit.”

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