A small child with Down syndrome smiled for the first time, and her mother captured the event on camera.

“How’s your day going?” her adoptive mother said. An 8-month-old child lay on a soft blanket with her adoptive mother, enjoying some tummy time.

Her daughter’s face lit up with an ear-to-ear grin in response, instantly winning the hearts of internet viewers all around the world. Mum couldn’t help but smile with happiness at the little girl’s delight.

It’s heartwarming to hear the mom chuckle as her daughter delights her with round after round of wonderful grins that are sweet enough to make anyone’s day.

The baby had recently been adopted through the National Down Syndrome Adoption Network, so her new skill could be a reaction to her new mother’s excitement.

While the time of smiling on cue only lasted a few weeks, mom relished it and is pleased she has a recording of her child’s first grin to cherish for the rest of her life.

Sometimes the simplicity of a child’s grin is all we need to remember the important things in life. This mother has received a beautiful present that she will cherish for the rest of her life.