Ahh, babies.
If you’re not easily disarmed by their adorable little smiles, then are you even human?
And if you’re not amazed by these 10 Most Unusual Babies in the World, then you seriously
need an intervention.
Okay that’s a bit of a stretch, but you get my drift.
What’s up fact-natics!
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Stay tuned for our number one pick, because his story of survival is definitely one for
the books.
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#10: Jaxon Strong
At first glance, it’s easy to be captivated by this baby’s bright blue eyes and infectious
smile.
But baby Jaxon Buell, also nicknamed “Jaxon Strong” was born in August 2014 with a rare
brain malformation called microhydranencephaly, a birth defect that’s caused 80% of his
brain to be missing.
Because of this, baby Jaxon has seizures every day which only got a lot more intense as he
grew up.
But like a true champ, he powered through his condition with an amazing spirit, and
continued to live a life filled with love from his parents Brittany and Brandon.
Since the day he was born, doctors didn’t know how long baby Jaxon would live, so every
single day that he survived and thrived as a little kid was a medical miracle in and
of itself.
Sadly, on April 2020, the determined little boy passed away peacefully, leaving an indelible
mark to the people he has touched with his incredible story.
If you think Baby Jaxon is one extraordinary kid, then our number one baby is nothing short
of miraculous.
But before that, here’s a baby you might think only existed in ancient legends.
#9: Cyclops Baby
In 2018, the world was stunned when a precious little baby girl was born in Java, Indonesia,
who looks straight out of Greek mythology.
Just like a creature from the ancient times, this little girl was born with one eye right
smack in the middle of her forehead.
Her condition is called Cyclopia, which harkens back to the mythological one-eyed giant called
Cyclops.
Medical experts say that it is probably caused by the mother’s exposure to radiation or
by certain medicines she took while conceiving a child.
Babies born with this extremely rare condition typically don’t live for too long.
And as for the Indonesian baby’s case, she passed away only seven hours after being born--
a tragic fate for this mystical infant.
Up next is a little kid that’s literally untouchable.
#8: Baby Rowan – Butterfly Baby
It’s normal for any parent to shower their baby with kisses and hugs.
But what if a simple hug is a painful ordeal for the child?
When baby Rowan Holler was born in 2015, her skin was so sensitive that the slightest touch,
bump or brush up can immediately cause severe irritation.
This is caused by a rare skin disorder called Epidermolysis Bullosa, and young ones who
have this disease are usually called “butterfly children” because their skins are as delicate
as butterfly wings.
Rowan’s parents Kate and Jason have to be extremely careful when they bathe, dress up
or feed their fragile daughter, because even solid food causes the skin in Rowan’s mouth
to tear.
Her body needs to be covered in bandage every single day, and she has to wear specialized
garments.
But luckily, the state of Texas has pledged to help provide the best quality of life possible
for this precious little butterfly.
Now this next toddler practically looks like he was sent from heaven.
#7: Baby Oliver - Angel Baby
When Stephanie Brown brought baby Oliver into the world in 2013, they noticed a strange
mark on his back that looked like feathered angel wings.
Baby Oliver’s ‘wings” run halfway down his spine and across his shoulders.
But as beautiful as it may seem, the angelic birth bark is actually caused by a condition
called Congenital Melanocytic Naevi or CMN, which might eventually make him more susceptible
to skin cancer.
To minimize this risk, Oliver’s parents often put a special sunscreen on his back
to protect him from the sun’s harmful rays.
Doctors also need to monitor his brain and spine for developing tumors or lesions.
Despite the risks his son faces, Stephanie would never trade his little angel for the
world.
Our next baby loves to play around with toys and give kisses to his parents just like any
normal toddler.
But the huge growth on his jaw inevitably attracts the attention of curious passersby.
#6: Baby Gavin
Baby Gavin Silvestri suffers from lymphatic malformation that causes abnormal cells to
build up and create a large mass in his head.
It was detected as early as 18 weeks into mom Victoria’s pregnancy and admittedly,
the first-time mom worries at first.
But when Gavin finally came out in February 2018, she only felt an overwhelming sense
of joy.
It wasn’t an easy journey for Baby Gavin though, as he had to undergo sclerotherapy
to try and shrink his facial mass.
He spent his first seven months on earth inside the hospital.
But now, Gavin is able to enjoy a normal childhood with a huge smile on his face.
All children are born beautiful, but this next one takes it to a whole another level.
#5: Jare Ijalana – African Barbie
When Baby Jare was born in 2013, her parents thought she’s the most beautiful kid in
the world.
Five years later, the netizens concurred that she is indeed the most beautiful kid in the
world when her stunning photos taken by wedding photographer Mofe Bamuyiwa accidently went
viral.
And it’s easy to see why.
Just look at those mesmerizing eyes and perfectly proportional face that can put beauty queens
to shame!
This African Barbie, as netizens and news outlets dubbed her, has since taken Instagram
by storm together with her equally stunning sisters Jomi and Joba, and she even won a
fashion award in her hometown of Ghana!
Very well-deserved indeed.
This next baby on the list might not be an IG model, but she’s just as beautiful.
#4: Baby Tessa
Baby Tessa Evans was born with a very rare medical disorder called congenital arhinia,
that left her without a nose or nasal cavities.
It’s so rare that it only affects one in 197 million births.
But that just makes little Baby Tessa all the more special.
Her mother Grainne says that despite Tessa’s condition, the blonde cutie patootie is such
a little character who loves to smile and laugh.
When Tessa becomes a teenager, Grainne says doctors will complete her transformative surgery
to give her a sense of smell.
Let’s face it, whenever we see chubby babies, we can hardly resist the urge to squeeze their
cute little cheeks.
So, calm yourself down when you meet our next baby.
#3: Baby Luis Manuel
Weighing an astonishing 52 kilos and looking like a miniature version of the Michelin Man,
Baby Luis Miguel Gonzales.
didn’t want to grow this big if he had a choice.
Because he actually suffers from Prader-Willi Syndrome, that’s causing his huge appetite
and weak muscles.
And here was her mom Isabel thinking all along that her breast milk was to blame, until her
baby boy was properly diagnosed of his condition.
Nope, her milk is no superfood!
Because of his weight, Luis Miguel can’t crawl or walk and can just sit upright, and
his parents can’t carry him for long hours either.
They must have developed some ripped biceps by now.
A surgeon who examined the boy suggested that hormone shots might help with his metabolism,
because if left untreated, the baby’s condition may prove to be life-threatening.
Up next…
#2: The Baby with 2 heads and 3 hands
35 weeks into her pregnancy, Indian mom Babita Ahirwar was thrilled when her doctor told
her she was potentially having twins.
But the doctor failed to notice one major detail that would eventually crush Babit;
the twins are actually conjoined.
When Babita finally gave birth in November 2019, she reportedly fainted from utter shock
when she saw her first-born with two heads and three hands.
She had a hard time accepting her fate, that she refers to the twins as a singular baby
boy.
However, her husband Jaswant is more optimistic about the situation, and looks forward to
raising their fragile little child.
We’re down to our top kid on the list and this baby will put Harry Potter to shame.
We all know Harry Potter to be the “The Boy who Lived,” right?
But this next baby boy was literally presumed dead before even being born.
So, when he actually survived, he became “The Boy Who Lived” IRL.
#1: Baby Bentley
Even while in his mom’s womb, Bentley Yoder’s brain was growing outside of his skull.
It was deemed such a hopeless case that his mom Sierra expected Bentley to come out dead.
But as fate would have it, their miracle baby was born alive and breathing, and four months
after, surgeons from the Boston Children’s hospital kicked into high gear to try and
place Bentley brain back into his cranium.
Being the brave kid that he is, of course he survived the surgery, and even grew his
hair back!
Such a magical baby indeed.
If he becomes a wizard by the time he turns eleven, I wouldn’t even be the least bit
surprised.
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