Southern Downs cutest toddler winner has stolen the hearts of many

It was a tough competition for family and friends of the Southern Downs’ cutest toddler nominees, with the crown going to a very brave girl with a rare medical condition who’s just faced her 60th hospital trip. Winner and runners up here.

The dozens of nominations received for the Southern Downs’ cutest toddler competition made it tough for the wider community, family and friends to crown a winner.

Taking the crown for the year’s competition was 21-month-old Daisy Stevens who has quite the following in the community, supporting her every step of the way through her medical journey.

Daisy’s mum Debby Stevens said they were very excited to hear their brave little girl had taken the crown for this year's competition, stealing their hearts since the moment she was born.

Daisy has a unique medical condition called Apert syndrome and in less than two years has faced 13 surgeries and 60 hospital trips.

Mrs Stevens said Daisy now has quite the following on her Facebook page Daisy Blooms - Apert Syndrome Awareness, with more than 1000 supporters eager to follow her journey and watch her continue to blossom.

Below is a list of the top five cutest toddlers for 2023.

SOUTHERN DOWNS’ TOP FIVE CUTEST TODDLERS OF 2023

1. Daisy Stevens

Warwick's beloved Daisy Stevens has won the communities hearts and taken the crown for the Southern Downs' cutest toddler of 2023.

2. Paisley Mae

17-month-old Paisley Mae is stealing the hearts of the Southern Downs.

3. Harrison Wood

At 23 months, cowboy Harrison Wood is stealing the hearts of the Southern Downs.

4. Gracie Grant

At only 20 months, Gracie Grant is stealing the hearts of the Southern Downs.

5. Pat Blake

Three-year-old Pat Blake is stealing the hearts of the Southern Downs.