Baby is one of just 2% as rare trait makes him internet sensation
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A baby has become an internet success thanks to his rare blond locks. Saoirse Ina Havelaar gave birth to son Lewis with the newborn arriving with a full head of blond hair.
Concentrating on caring for the infant the 22-year-old says she barely noticed his unusually blond hair. It was only later she learned it is something just 2% of children have.
Saoirse, originally from Dublin and now living in North Tyneside, told how she gave birth at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle on January 20. At the time doctors and nurses predicted her son's locks would change colour or fall out but instead, his hair has remained a vibrant blond, reports, Chronicle Live.
(Image: Saoirse Ina Havelaar)
She recalled: "Lewis was born two days early, and on my way to hospital I was worried he would have no hair, but he is such a beautiful baby. When he was first born, I didn't even notice the hair, I just cared about my baby.
"It wasn't until we were alone on the ward that I really saw how much of it there was. I'm very surprised that he hasn't lost any of it, it has actually just stayed really blonde and is a completely full head of hair."
(Image: Saoirse Ina Havelaar)
The proud mum is enjoying the attention her 20-week-old son is receiving, saying: "I think seeing people's reaction on social media has made me realise how rare it is. I am loving the positivity that we are getting."
Spending every day with Lewis, she says she is constantly stopped by people who recognise him from social media. "Whether I am dropping my daughter off at school, shopping or on the Metro, people say they have seen him on Facebook or TikTok and wanted to say hello.
(Image: Saoirse Ina Havelaar)
"This has been really special for me. With my daughter, I didn't realise just how fast they grow up, so I have been able to document every day of his life so far which has been amazing.
"I have been sharing things with my friends and family and with everyone else on social media. The reception has been so heart-warming."
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