Revealed: Winner of Dalby’s cutest baby for 2022 is crowned
The competition was fierce this year as dozens of adorable bubs were nominated for the title of Dalby’s cutest baby. Check out the winner here, along with the beautiful babies who rounded out the Top 13:
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Dozens of beautiful babies were nominated in the race for the title of Dalby’s cutest baby, and one adorable bub has been decided as the winner.
Two-month-old Xzavier James Ashelford has been voted by Dalby Herald readers as the town’s cutest baby so far in 2022.
Proud mum Taylah Hoefler said she’d always known her son was beautiful but was shocked by the win.
“He’s pretty special, I’ve always thought he was cute but I didn’t think he would win because I saw how many cute babies were nominated,” she said.
“I’m surprised, but also not at the same time.”
Ms Hoefler said Xzavier started smiling almost straight away and was an overall happy baby that loved everyone.
When discussing her new journey into motherhood, she said it’s been a great experience.
“You hear horror stories about getting no sleep but he’s a really good baby.
“All my family are here so that really helps as well.”
The Dalby mum added that it’d be something very special to tell Xzavier when he is older.
“I’m sure when we tell him, ‘You were voted Dalby’s cutest baby in 2022’ he will think it’s really cool.”
These were the other gorgeous babies who finished in the top 13 of Dalby’s cutest 2022 baby:
2. Arthur James Brady, two months
3. Peyton Jade Weatherall, five months
4. Xander George, three months
5. Tanami Frances Deacon, three months
6. Hallie Rose Finch, seven months
7. Madeline Rose Grove, four months
8. Vera Laurie Lee, five months
9. Theo Opie-Lee Balfour, one month
10. Parker Elizabeth Woolley, one month
11. Luca Georgia Darbey, three months
12. Keegan James Bolam, six months
13. Aylah-Inala Kylaya Catton, two weeks
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