Craig Melvin couldn't help but smile. Host The Today Show came delighted in the third hour of the program, sharing news of a pregnancy that he knew would please his fans.
Craig, 47, who has two children with wife Lindsay Czarniak, 12-year-old Delano and 9-year-old Sybil, announced the name of the 2026 Gerber Baby on Tuesday, June 2. «This morning, an exclusive and adorable announcement,» the host teased, before co-host Dylan Dreyer added, «[The winner of the 2026 Gerber Baby] is a 10-month-old Cameron Chang from Minnesota!"»
A charming baby boy, accompanied by his parents, Rachel Olsen и Alden Chang , won the hearts of everyone on set, but especially Craig. During filming, Cameron climbed into Craig's arms and made the co-host laugh by repeatedly putting his hands in his mouth.
Cameron took an immediate liking to Craig (NBC).
«"You must be a Gerber baby," Craig said, holding Cameron in his arms. "Not only is he handsome, but he has a wonderful personality.".
Cameron clung to Craig for the rest of the interview and then returned to his mother's arms, to which the program host Today added: "This guy needs to take acting classes!"«
The 2026 Gerber baby enjoyed his time in the spotlight on NBC's Today show.
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Since 1928, the baby food and children's products company has held a massive search for its annual "Gerber Baby." Parents are invited to submit a photo of their baby capturing a meaningful, everyday moment, along with a short story.
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Cameron was chosen from more than 100,000 applications, submitted from all over the country. "He had severe colic for the first seven or eight months of his life, and even then there were very difficult moments," Cameron's mother, Rachel, explained on the program. Today . His father, Alden, added: "He screamed for probably 80% of his waking hours, and we just walked around in circles rocking him.".
The proud parents captured Cameron's first smile, a moment sparked by the appearance of the family dog, who was just off-camera.
Craig's children, Sybil and Delano, at the beach (Craig Melvin/TODAY)
Cameron and his family will receive a cash prize of $50,000. , a $2,000 Gerber Childrenswear "Grow With Us" wardrobe, and a year in the spotlight thanks to his appearance on Gerber's social media and marketing campaigns.
Craig Melvin's Children
Craig has two children of his own, and he wears Gerber products to them. Today Show programs He is raising two children, Delano and Sybil, with his wife, Lindsay. The couple met while working at NBC and married in 2011, three years before their son was born. The family lives in suburban Connecticut and enjoys spending time together.
Craig and his family at a Knicks game (Instagram)
Craig recently took Delano and Sybil to a New York Knicks playoff game. The proud parents posed for a selfie, and Craig wrote on Instagram: "Playoff basketball at Madison Square Garden is something special. Took the family to Madison Square Garden last night to watch the Knicks beat Cleveland. The energy, the crowd, the memories... unforgettable. New York City at its best!"«