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Lucas Warren was revealed as the Gerber Spokesbaby 2018 in February. He also has Down syndrome.

But Gerber said that's not why he was chosen.

Bernadette Tortorella, senior media manager for Gerber, told \"Good Morning America\" that Lucas was chosen from 140,000 entries for \"the twinkle in his eye and his rosy cheeks,\" along with his sparkling personality.

His smile brings us so much happiness! Let’s all share happiness like Lucas today on #InternationalDayofHappiness ??

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Lucas' mother, Cortney Warren of Dalton, Georgia, told \"GMA\" at the time that when she was \"completely shocked\" when she found out Lucas had been selected. She described Lucas as \"very energetic, loves to make others laugh. He's never met a stranger.\"

Jason Warren called his son being chosen \"an honor.\"

Our original Gerber baby, Ann Turner Cook, welcomes Lucas to the family! “Let me offer my warmest congratulations to Lucas, our newest Gerber spokesbaby, and to his parents. I know you will take great pride in representing Gerber this year, as I have for the past 90 years. There is no greater privilege than to be a universal symbol for babies all over the world. I am delighted to take part in this celebration. Lucas is precious and I look forward to watching him grow this year!” – Ann Turner Cook #AnythingForBaby

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Congratulations to our 2018 Gerber Spokesbaby Lucas! Welcome to the family Lucas, send him ??love! #AnythingForBaby

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\"He has a platform to spread joy to everyone and we can't wait to see how much he changes people’s perception on what it means to be a baby with Down syndrome,\" he said.

ABC News' Genevieve Shaw Brown contributed to this report.

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