South Australia’s cutest baby of 2023 competition: Voting closed
Oh baby, the search for the state’s cutest tot is now over with almost 150 South Australian babies vying for the crown. Voting closed, winner announced soon.
Lifestyle
Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News.
Voting has officially closed for The Advertiser’s 2023 cutest baby competition, with the winner being announced very soon.
Almost 150 finalists have been selected and their cheeky grins, chubby cheeks and tiny toes are enough to melt anyone’s heart.
We revealed the 35 bubs taking the lead in The Advertiser’s cutest baby of 2023 competition earlier in the week.
We called on proud parents to share a photo of their bundle of joy born in 2023 and what makes them super special and you sure delivered.
So far we’ve heard from a mum who survived a traumatic birth on her bedroom floor and an MKR star who found herself pregnant again at 47, long after she thought her baby days were over.
Hundreds of people entered their charming children last year when we crowned 2022’s cutest summer babies as well as SA’s cutest toddlers.
THE 35 BABIES LEADING THE VOTE
January
Ayla, Salisbury Downs
“This little bear struggled with colic right up until five months old, we did everything to ease her pain and as much as you could see she wanted to be, she was not the happiest of babies in the first few months. Fast forward six months and pain aside we can now see that happy, cheeky girl who has the most infectious smile and is finally loving her life,” Natasha said.
Allira, Morphett Vale
“She is the happiest little girl ever. Always smiling and laughing. She melts everyone’s heart with her beautiful smile and chubby cheeks. She is the most gorgeous little soul ever,” Acacia said.
Charlotte and Isabella, Norwood
“MCDA twin girls born at 33.2 weeks. They spent the first 33 days of their lives in SCBU at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. They are now six months old, thriving and the happiest bubbas going around. They are always holding one another hands and smiling at each other. Complete best friends already,” Hannah said.
Harry, Stirling
“Harry is our blue-eyed boy who loves the Wiggles, talking in his sleep and kicking his way around town. We feel so blessed to have our little man,” Kate said.
Isabella, Adelaide
“Cheekiest smile even when she doesn’t sleep,” Chantelle said.
February
Benji, Glenelg North
“Benji should be named the cutest baby in SA because he love to make as many people smile as he can, including his great Nan who reads The Advertiser every day. Plus mum and dad think it would be a great thing to remind Benji of at his 21st birthday,” Brooke said.
Bowie, Northfield
“Bowie Gray is 6 months old and is definitely the cutest baby in SA. He’s got the cutest, bubbliest little personality and whenever we’re out he never fails to get ‘he is so cute’ by lovely strangers,” Chloe said.
Daisy, Somerton Park
“Daisy should be named cutest baby because she has had a rough start to her short five months of life. After three days of labour, including failed tape and gels, not dilating quick enough and having to sit on a peanut shaped exercise ball to try to get Daisy in the right position it was finally time for Daisy’s arrival but she had other ideas,” Kylie said.
Grayson, Andrews Farm
“The cutest thing our little boy does is gives the biggest smiles to everyone talking to him, before turning into your chest and acting all shy while still smiling. Grayson also likes to squeal with excitement, while reaching and holding each side of the faces of those he loves and leaves slobbery kisses all over them,” Ebony said.
Hudson, Eden Hills
“Happiest sweetest baby who makes even a stranger smile. A happy face that brightens everyone’s day,” Georgie said.
March
Cooper, Gawler
“You couldn’t tell Cooper had a week in NICU at birth, with his beaming smile and beautiful blue eyes. His favourite things are watching the dogs play, bath time, Elmo, and doing the Hokey Pokey before bed every night with his dad. His giggles are constant and he gives the best cuddles,” Nicole said.
Louis, Everard Park
“We were so very lucky to get pregnant with Louis on our first round of IVF. We can still not believe that we have our beautiful baby boy. Louis came a month early and was treated like a king in the Ashford Nursery until he was ship shape for going home. Louis is a very happy baby who has already brought so much love and happiness to our family. He loves being in his rocker watching Mum singing and dancing badly to the Wiggles,” Michelle said.
Sam, Seacombe Heights
“He’s such a calm, relaxed baby. Even when he was in hospital recently with RSV, he was so resilient and the nurses just loved him! I entered him because I obviously think he’s the most beautiful baby but everyone he meets also remarks how cute he is,” Emilie said.
Penelope, Morphettville
“Penelope brings light and joy to everyone she meets with her infectious smile. She has helped her great grandfather overcome two heart attacks and her grandmother fight cancer. She has provided hope and warm cuddles during many of the difficult times our family has faced in 2023. Her cheeky personality can’t help but make you laugh and brighten any day,” Emma said.
Gregory, North Adelaide
“Gregory deserves to win SA cutest baby as he is a happy boy, always smiling throughout the day. He is also very gentle and cuddly. He was our miracle baby when he entered this world and scared us with a dramatic emergency caesarean entrance. He enjoys music, art and food, lots of food and is happiest when he is surrounded by his family,” Dimitrios said.
April
Rylee, Andrews Farm
“Rylee loves dropping her bottom lip and is usually followed by a smile. She doesn’t know whether she wants to laugh or cry most of the time,” Rebecca said.
Abigail, Evanston Gardens
“Abigail should be named SA’s cutest baby because she is a true light. Her smile lights up the room. She’s just started squealing and absolutely loves the sound of her own voice. She loves to kick her piano play mat so hard the whole thing shakes, and she loves to lick,” Lara said.
Ethan, Blackwood
“Ethan is our third babe. After two girls – our surprise baby ended up being a boy. He was our first baby to not be after a miscarriage and my first rough pregnancy, labour and birth.
Ethan is a ball of light who has completed our family. He should be named SA’s cutest because put simply...... he is,” Sarah said.
Peyton, Willaston
“Peyton was born 2 weeks early, and arrived in such a hurry I didn’t have time to get to the hospital. She was delivered by mum at home on the bedroom floor, we didn’t realise she was coming until she pushed herself out. She was perfect when she came out, she was crying and healthy. We had some help from our awesome triple-0 takers who assisted us while waiting ambulances. Unfortunately I haemorrhaged and ended up loosing two and a half to three litres of blood, I’m lucky to be alive to enjoy our beautiful baby girl and her big sister being so smitten,” Samantha said.
Lincoln, Taperoo
“Lincoln loves to laugh and gives the best, and most cheeky smiles. It lights up the whole room when he flashes a big gummy grin at me. He has been trying to roll over since the day we brought him home and he loves having long conversations with his plush raccoon Bandit. I catch him chatting away with him often,” Jacqui said.
May
Tyson, Reynella
“They (Tyson and brother Lachlan) are insanely cute together, they fill mummy’s heart with love and completes our family jigsaw puzzle. He was the missing piece,” Holly said.
Lottie, Adelaide
“Lottie is 12 weeks old! She is such a happy baby who we absolutely adore,” Amy said.
Khoa, Nuriootpa
“Khoa is full of personality at a young 12 weeks old he is full of smiles that make anyone’s day,” Jess said.
Florence, Mount Gambier
“Born at 34 + 5 weeks, I lost 40% of my blood, rushed into surgery to retrieve the placenta. Florence was flown to Adelaide 5 hours away and was in the NICU for four weeks, we didn’t even get to hold her until 5 days old. We are home now and she’s the best,” Christina said.
Emilio, Klemzig
“Emilio is an Eurasian baby with Vietnamese, Italian, Dutch and English heritage. He was born at the Women’s and Children’s after an uneventful induction without only a TENs machine and controlled breathing as pain relief,” Mirella said.
June
Aleia, Port Lincoln
“My baby is the cutest because she pulls so many funny faces in her sleep,” Brooklynn said.
Benjamin, Ingle Farm
“First baby of the family, born in 5 hours from start of labour. At 12 days old he attended his first council meeting and barely made a peep, he is the son of two Councillors for the City of Salisbury. Not only is he the cutest baby, but absolutely the sweetest,” Lauren said.
Hayden, Loxton
“The poor little man has been though hell and back already as my family have turned their back on him as they believe 16 to young to become a mum. They also disagree to my choice of fostering children. He and his mum deserve more in life then bagging as motherhood has come naturally to my daughter, I cannot fault her,” Jenna said.
Theodore, Glenelg East
“Our little man arrived early weighing only 2.5kg but he is our “Theodorable” and makes us smile daily with his cute expressions,” Hayley said.
Willow, Adelaide
“She is a Daddy’s girl for sure and she is even more beautiful every time she is in his arms,” Emma said.
July
Jaxon, Mount Gambier
“I think he should be named SA’s cutest baby because … just look at him,” Chantelle said.
Hudson, Christie’s Beach
“Because he is the most happiest baby ever,” Lilly said.
Colten, Mount Gambier
“He’s the most brightest and bubbly baby, he makes everyone around him so happy, he’s just the cutest most happiest baby I have seen, everyone is so in love with him,” Makaylah said.
Bowie, Henley Beach
“Our baby Bowie has a gorgeous dimple, cherry lips and super soft skin. After four miscarriages along came our little rainbow baby. Our little miracle. Eight hours of labour and then an emergency C section the little man finally arrived. He is absolutely so special to us. He has three siblings, 10, 15 and 17. he will be so loved,” Andrea said.
Archie, Mount Gambier
“He is the cutest baby, you see his face and it’s the cutest and his mouth and nose,” Courtney said.
SA’s ‘near-perfect’ red beats the world – and it’s just $34
The family-owned South Australian winery is on top of the world after taking out a top international award with a wine that’s well within a normal household budget.
Iconic SA pub‘s future up in the air in unique sales pitch
It sits at the crossroads of two famous outback tracks but the buyers of this famous hotel could be getting more than just the pub.