Adopted baby with Down syndrome goes viral after smiling for mom

There’s nothing that warms the heart quite like babies with big smiles. Call me a softy, but there really is nothing that compares to young children radiating happiness.

Perhaps this is why a video posted by the National Down Syndrome Adoption Network a few years ago quickly achieved viral fame, proving immensely popular all over the internet.

The clip features an adopted baby born with Down syndrome grinning happily at her adoptive mother and has already been seen by more than 14 million people.

It’s not hard to see why: the baby is absolutely adorable. She knows she’s in a loving family, and the joy she’s spreading is simply an extension of her own contentment.

The National Down Syndrome Adoption Network (NDSAN) was established to ensure every child born with Down syndrome has the chance to grow up in a loving family. The organization was founded by Robin and David Steele in 1982 after they fell in love with Martha, a young girl with Down syndrome residing at a children’s home.

Given all the worry and strife we face in the world today, it’s important to appreciate the small things that make us feel good. Something as simple as a baby’s laugh or smile can go a long way towards restoring some faith in humanity.

I defy you to watch the video below and not be moved in some way. Small babies and their undeniable charm might not be for everyone, but there’s something special about this baby that will almost certainly make you feel better for having watched the clip.