, /PRNewswire/ -- Early childhood nutrition leader has officially announced the winner of the 14 annual Photo Search and the 2024 Gerber Baby. , affectionately known as Sonny, along with his loving family, captured the attention of the selection committee with a captivating photo and story of the joyful energy he brings to his family. Sonny recently celebrated his first birthday and resides in with his parents, , and big sister, Sage.

Sonny loves reading his squishy ABC book, playing with his toy cars and watching football with his family. He can't help but giggle when people make silly faces at him or when he plays Peekaboo with his sister. As part of his tenure as the 2024 Gerber Baby, Sonny will work with Gerber to support in its mission to help babies everywhere continue to grow with love.

"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. He's a light in our lives and brings joy to everyone around him," said Dominque, Sonny's mom. "We couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate his first birthday than to be chosen as the 2024 Gerber Baby.

We look forward to all the adventures in the year ahead collaborating with Gerber to share his sweet smile with families across the country." Passionate about community service, Sonny's family donates time and energy to supporting community organizations. This innate passion for giving back continues to motivate Dominque and Akil S.