The votes are in and the celebration has begun — Luca has officially been crowned the 2025 Baby of the Year.

After weeks of community support, family pride, and millions of votes, this cheerful little star rose to the top of the nationwideBaby ofthe Year competition, capturing hearts along the way. From his love of homemade meals to his big smile and adventurous personality, Luca quickly became a favorite among voters and supporters across the country. But Luca’s win represents something even bigger than one adorable champion.

The 2025 Baby of the Year Competition Makes a Big Impact

While the competition celebrates babies and families, it also drives meaningful philanthropic impact. The 2025 Baby of the Year competition raised a $17.7 million to support DTCare, Colossal’s grantmaking partner, whose grant will benefit Baby2Baby for years.  Combined with the 2024 competition, the Baby of the Year initiative has now helped generate more than $42 million over two years to support children living in poverty across the United States.

Baby2Baby provides essential supplies to families in need, including:

• Diapers

• Formula

• Clothing

• Hygiene products

• Food and other necessities

Each year, the organization helps over one million children nationwide, ensuring families have access to the basic items every child deserves.

A Nationwide Celebration of Babies

Presented by actress, entrepreneur, and Baby2Baby board member Jessica Alba, the Baby of the Year competition continues to grow as a joyful national event. With support from well-known advocates like Kelly Rowland and Paris Hilton, the competition brings together parents, families, and supporters from across the country.

Throughout the event, participants didn’t just vote — they also connected as a parenting community. Families shared stories, celebrated milestones, and participated in expert-led workshops with trusted partners like:

• Little Sleepies

• Safe in the Seat

• Big Little Feelings

These sessions provided guidance on sleep routines, car seat safety, and navigating toddler emotions, helping parents gain practical tools beyond the competition.

What the 2025 Baby of the Year Winner Receives

As the official 2025 Baby of the Year winner, Luca received:

• $25,000

• A special advertorial feature in Variety magazine here

Luca joins the growing Baby of the Year family, following 2024 winner Sloane Maya, whose story inspired thousands of families to participate.

How the Baby of the Year Community Made a Difference

One of the most powerful aspects of the Baby of the Year competition is how communities come together. Through free daily voting, community support, and votes by donation, supporters helped turn baby pride into real-world impact for families across the country. The result is a unique blend of celebration and purpose — where cheering for babies helps provide critical resources for children in need.

Stay Connected With Baby of the Year

The 2025 competition may have wrapped, but the Baby of the Year community continues to grow. To keep up with updates and future competitions:

• Follow @thebabyoftheyear on Instagram

• Visit the Baby of the Year blog for parenting resources and stories

• Learn more about Baby2Baby’s mission at baby2baby.org

Because when families come together to celebrate babies, incredible things can happen.