Gerber’s 2021 baby is a Florida infant with an infectious laugh and inspiring story. 

 Erin Kahin is a breast cancer survivor who told NBC’s “Today” show she was once unsure she would be able to conceive naturally after she had undergone a double mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation.

To her doctor’s surprise, she did conceive, and now her 4-month-old boy, Zane, is not only the winner of this year’s Gerber Photo Search but also given a title no other Gerber baby has had: chief growing officer.

According to a press release, Zane will also serve as official chief taste tester to taste and review new baby food products, provide the Gerber executive team “advice” about what babies