A Baby With Down Syndrome Gives Mom Her First Smile and Captures Millions of Hearts in a Viral Video

The moment of a little girl with Down Syndrome sharing her radiant smile with her new adoptive mother was captured on camera. The video quickly gained widespread attention, receiving thousands of reactions when it was shared on the Facebook page of the National Down Syndrome Adoption Network.

Baby H, an 8-month-old child, currently resides in Texas with her new family. The abbreviation ’Baby H’ is used to protect her privacy during the adoption process.

Her mother said that the baby woke up one morning with a brand-new smile on her face. “We noticed it several times and realized she was showing us a cheesy grin — we laughed and laughed every time she did it, and she just loved the attention.”

The footage, which was shared on the Facebook page of the National Down Syndrome Adoption Network, garnered over 15 million views. “We hope that all the viewers will see the beauty that lies in people with Down Syndrome,” said her mom.

Having Down Syndrome doesn’t stop people from living a normal life and achieving their dreams. James Martin, for example, was the first actor with Down Syndrome to win an Oscar and the sky is the limit for him and for everyone else.