All About The Gerber Baby Contest
What you need to know about the Gerber baby contest.
This post will provides you with in-depth insights to the most anticipated baby photo contest annually known as the Gerber PHOTO Search.
If you're looking for information about the Gerber's PHOTO Search then you're at the right place.
The Baby Contest:
The first Gerber baby contest ever held was in 1928 when a charcoal drawing of a 4 months old baby won the heart's of the judges and took the grand prize — became the face of Gerber.
In 2010, inspired by the original Gerber baby — Gerber launched its first annual baby photo contest.
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Unlike the original grand prize of $300 that was won in 1928, this annual Gerber baby contest started with a grand prize of $25,000 scholarship then quickly became a $50,000 cash grand prize.
The Gerber baby contest also known as the GERBER PHOTO SEARCH.
Each year there are hundreds of thousands of entries from parents all over the United States including Puerto Rico and District of Columbia trying to submit their adorable little child(ren) photos for a chance to be the next Gerber baby.
Who can blame them?
It's not just the huge money and prizes when it come to the Gerber's baby photo contest.
What's Really Making This Gerber Baby Photo Contest Standouts From the Rest?
Other baby photo contests cannot even begin to compare with the Gerber baby contest.
The fact that the Gerber contest winners get such huge coverage and the opportunity to be feature on Gerber's ads and commercials, that's in itself worth more than any money can buy.
Now that's what we're talking about — showing off your baby to the world.
The Winners & Prizes:
Just take a look at all the Gerber babies making headlines.
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Gerber baby Mary Jane Montoya on the Today show.
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Gerber baby contest 2015 winner Isla named 2016 Gerber baby on ABC news.
There's a lot more:
Read the Complete List of the Gerber Baby Contest Winners.
That should be enough of a prize for a baby photo contest. Especially, for a free to enter baby contest, but no.
There's more...
Gerber is Big on Rewarding the Grand Prize Winners.
Each year since 2010, Gerber awarded $50,000 cash (only 2010 was $25,000 scholarship and 2011 was $50,000 scholarship) for Gerber baby contest grand prize winners.
Beside the cash, Gerber also provided thousands of dollars for the winners to pay for taxes on their winnings.
Here are all the Gerber baby contest prizes since 2010 to present.
| YEAR | GRAND PRIZE | RUNNERS-UP |
| 2010 | One Winner $25,000 (Scholarship) |
Six Milestone Categories A Flip Slide HD |
| 2011 | One Winner $50,000 (Scholarship) |
Six Milestone Categories Apple IPAD2 |
| 2012 | One Winner $50,000 (Cash) |
Six Milestone Categories $10,000 Gerber Life College Plan |
| 2013 | One Winner $50,000 (Cash) + $15,000 for Taxes |
Six Milestone Categories 32GB Apple iPad + Apple iPad Smart Case cover + $150 Apple iTunes gift card (total value $1,000) |
| 2014 | One Winner $50,000 (Cash) + $15,450 for Taxes |
Six Milestone Categories $5,000 (Cash) |
| 2015 | One Winner 50,000 (Cash) + $15,540 for Taxes + $1,500 Gerber Childrenswear |
Six Milestone Categories $3,500 (Cash) + $750 Gerber Childrenswear |
| 2016 | One Winner 50,000 (Cash) + $15,540 for Taxes + $1,500 Gerber Childrenswear |
Six Milestone Categories $3,500 (Cash) + $750 Gerber Childrenswear |
| 2017 | One Winner $50,000 (Cash) |
12 Incremental Prizes (Six) Giggles and Wiggles: $500 (Cash) + 1 year Purina products [(60) $10 coupons] + 1 year Gerber products [(60) $10 coupons] (Six) Best Dressed Baby: $500 (Cash) + $250 Code to use at (gerberchildrenswear.com) + 1 year Gerber products [(60) $10 coupons] |
| YEAR | GRAND PRIZE |
| 2010 | One Winner $25,000 (Scholarship) |
| 2011 | One Winner $50,000 (Scholarship) |
| 2012 | One Winner $50,000 (Cash) |
| 2013 | One Winner $50,000 (Cash) + $15,000 for Taxes |
| 2014 | One Winner $50,000 (Cash) + $15,450 for Taxes |
| 2015 | One Winner 50,000 (Cash) + $15,540 for Taxes + $1,500 Gerber Childrenswear |
| 2016 | One Winner 50,000 (Cash) + $15,540 for Taxes + $1,500 Gerber Childrenswear |
| 2017 | One Winner $50,000 (Cash) |
| YEAR | RUNNERS-UP |
| 2010 | Six Milestone Categories A Flip Slide HD |
| 2011 | Six Milestone Categories Apple IPAD2 |
| 2012 | Six Milestone Categories $10,000 Gerber Life College Plan |
| 2013 | Six Milestone Categories 32GB Apple iPad + Apple iPad Smart Case cover + $150 Apple iTunes gift card (total value $1,000) |
| 2014 | Six Milestone Categories $5,000 (Cash) |
| 2015 | Six Milestone Categories $3,500 (Cash) + $750 Gerber Childrenswear |
| 2016 | Six Milestone Categories $3,500 (Cash) + $750 Gerber Childrenswear |
| 2017 | 12 Incremental Prizes (Six) Giggles and Wiggles: $500 (Cash) + 1 year Purina products [(60) $10 coupons] + 1 year Gerber products [(60) $10 coupons] (Six) Best Dressed Baby: $500 (Cash) + $250 Code to use at (gerberchildrenswear.com) + 1 year Gerber products [(60) $10 coupons] |
NOTE: All Grand Prize Winners get to be name the Gerber Baby and opportunity to be feature on Gerber's ads, commercials and more.
By looking at the table above you can see that Gerber made changes almost every year regarding awards and prizes.
But, that's not all.
Gerber also made changes regarding when the Gerber baby contest starts, ends, voting period, judging period, and even the contest name could be call by a theme for that year.
A good example is the Gerber baby contest 2017. We didn't included it in the graphic above because Gerber made some major changes to it. It needs it's own.
Gerber always managed to surprised us in the past — not knowing the exact date when it will start.
This is why we suggest you subscribe to join our "Free Baby Stuff" newsletter. We email out announcements, giveaways, and especially updates on the Gerber baby contest.
Make sure you subscribed before moving on to the rules.
The Rules and Q&A:
We've been archiving the Gerber baby contest rules for our readers. So, it's best to always check the Gerber baby contest official rules.
But on this section of the page, we'll do our best to answer and summarize the contest rules based on the past Gerber baby contests.
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When does the Gerber baby contest start?
The Gerber baby contest usually start sometime in the fall.
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When is the Gerber baby contest deadline?
The Gerber baby contest deadline usually about about 3-5 weeks after submission started.
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When does the Gerber baby contest winners be announce?
Winners of the Gerber baby contest usually announce sometime in the beginning of the following year, toward mid-end of January.
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How to enter the Gerber baby contest?
In the past, Gerber have utilized Facebook, Instagram, Eprize.com, and also their very own website for participants to submit baby photos to the Gerber baby contest.
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What type of photo(s) can be submit to the Gerber baby contest?
Photographs by PAID professional photographers will be disqualified.
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Who can participate in the Gerber baby contest?
Participant must be a legal resident of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico or District of Columbia, at least 18 years of age or older, and finally a legal guardian of the child or children in the photo.
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What can participants in the Gerber baby contest win?
If win, there are many rewards including cash prizes as well. (Please see The Winners & Prizes)
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Does it matter to Gerber when the photo(s) was taken?
Only photos that are taken no more than 30 days prior to submission will be accepted. Anything over 30 days are disqualified.
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What is the age requirement for the baby or child to participate in the Gerber baby contest?
The child in the photos must be from 1 day old to 48 month old at the same of submitting the photos.
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Do the winners of the Gerber baby contest have to pay taxes on winnings?
Yes, winners are to pay taxes according to the state of residence. Gerber may or may not provide the cash for that depending of the term for that year.
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If the participants have two babies within the required ages can both be participate in the Gerber baby contest?
Yes, just don't submit a photo of the two babies in one photo unless they are twins.
No one I know can figure out how to vote, we can't find a vote button so how do we vote??
Hi Rebekah, the reason you cannot vote at this time is because voting period is 10/31/2016-11/25/2016. And just a remind, winners will be announce sometime in January of 2017. Hopefully, the beginning and not the end of January.
Okay thank you so much!
You are very welcome :- )
How do people vote?
Assuming you login your Gerber's account. "To vote from the Gallery or your Personal Page, simply click the photo of the child you want to vote for. You will be taken to that child's photo page. Click on the Vote button and you will receive notification that your vote has been counted. You can vote for one photo per Milestone per day. At the end of the voting period, one winner per Milestone will be determined and announced." Just to clarify, Gerber will pick the Grand prize winner. You are only voting for Milestone winners.
when is the deadline to send your photo for the 2016 gerber baby contest?
The deadline to submit your baby photo is October 28, 2016 at 11:59 PM ET. Good luck.
how do u submit a vote?
Assuming that you're logged in your Gerber account. "To vote from the Gallery or your Personal Page, simply click the photo of the child you want to vote for. You will be taken to that child's photo page. Click on the Vote button and you will receive notification that your vote has been counted. You can vote for one photo per Milestone per day. At the end of the voting period, one winner per Milestone will be determined and announced."
Hello, I submitted my daughter's photo for the Gerber "Be Our Baby" Contest, however more than 3 days have passed and "My Personal Page" still says that I have no pictures available. I am just wondering if anyone knows why that would be?
Sorry, we have no ideas what going on with Gerber at this time. Have you try to contact them through the website?
I understand that Gerber is looking for natural pictures of children in their own natural environment, but there has to be a great deal more that they are looking for. Do you have any other suggestions, secrets or tips as to what that could be? That would really be useful as well as helpful. Thanks so much!
Everyone looking for that secret to win and it's normal. But the real secret is very simple, you already know. You should spend a great deal be ready to have that magic moment and capture it. That mean have your camera ready at all time, be patient, and take tons of pictures. And don't just think only of one contest. Gerber contests are great but there are many more. So enter as many as you can to increase exposure and chances of winning. Think of it as a fun and memorable activity to do with your child. Enjoy it.
Thank you!
Is there a way to find out how many votes our child has in the Gerber contest? I have contacted Gerber with this question and still have not received an answer or response back.
Hi,
My son is 7 months old and i want to enter the contest kindly tell me the way to enter the contest. Pls tell me the last date of submitting the photograph.
Gerber has not announce the contest for this year yet. You might want to in your son to this contest for now. https://www.imthebaby.com/cute-kid/ They run contests each month and a grand winner of the year contest.
I have a darling 2 yo...Gerber graduates? 🙂
What's the age limit?
The Gerber baby photo contest grand prize for birth to preschool age. Milestone prizes: each Milestone category Birth+, Supported Sitter, Sitter, Crawler, Toddler and Toddler 2+. This information was from 2013. You should check out the Cute Kid Contest for your 2 years old too.
did you have a gerber contestant named Jean Burbo or Jean daignault in 1951?
Sorry, we don't have that data.