Gerber Baby

Ann Turner Cook, whose cherubic baby face was known the world over as the original Gerber baby, has died.

Watch as the 7-month-old was announced as the winner of the 2022 Gerber Photo Search on TODAY Wednesday, surprising her parents, Meredith and John, live on the air.

The winner gets a $25,000 cash prize, featured on the company’s social media and marketing materials for a year.

This year’s Gerber baby was chosen in part because his family represents hope and perseverance … and because he’s really, really cute

This year’s Gerber baby shows that love is the most important part of building a family.