To vote for the Variety Baby of the Year comeptition, open the child’s official profile page, choose the Free Vote, verify with Facebook when prompted, and repeat once every 24 hours. If you want to help more, you can donate to add extra votes during open rounds. That is the entire process in plain language, and the rest of this guide shows you how to do it well.
I have been following this legal baby photo contest since last year. From my personal experiences, I am writing this article as you can accurately vote for your favorite little one. All of the steps below described based on the 2025 version which has been ended and winner has been announced.
Baby of the Year: How to Vote
Step 1: Find the official profile link
Ask the parent for the direct link or locate it on their social posts. This is a sample profile > https://babyoftheyear.org/2025/micaela-26a1. The real profile shows the baby’s photo, a short story, a visible Vote button, and a live countdown timer for the current round. If you are looking at a screenshot or a copied image, it will not show a timer. Always click through to the live page before you take any action.
Step 2: Open the profile and tap vote
On the profile, tap Vote and select the Free Vote option. This route never asks for payment. It is available to everyone and it refreshes once each day.
Step 3: Cast your vote
You have two main ways to vote—one is free, and the other helps raise money for a good cause.
Option A: Free daily vote with Facebook
The site uses Facebook to confirm you are a real person. Approve the prompt. This prevents automated voting and keeps the competition cleaner for families. If you prefer not to connect a social account, you can still support the child with donation votes if you are an eligible adult.
After a second or two, you will see a success message and the profile will show when your next free vote becomes available. Set a reminder so you come back tomorrow without fail. Consistency beats bursts. One free vote per person per day adds up quickly when friends and family follow the same simple routine.
Option B: Buy extra votes through donations
Want to add more power to your support? Make a tax-deductible donation that directly helps Baby2Baby provide essentials to kids in need. Your donation instantly turns into extra votes—no limits on how many, so you can go as big as you like. You’ll receive an email receipt, and just a heads-up: donations are final with no refunds. Keep an eye out for fun promotions, like double votes during special times!
Check the video below to learn exactly how to vote for Baby of the Year contest entries.
Understanding Donation Votes
What donation votes do
Donation votes are optional. Each dollar adds one additional vote to that baby’s total. You can donate any time a round is open, and your extra votes appear almost immediately. This is how supporters who want to go beyond the daily free vote can make a bigger impact.
Who can donate
Donors must be adults. The rules also prohibit an entrant from donating for their own child. Keep your support clean and within the published terms. Encourage grandparents, relatives, and close friends to contribute only if they want to and only through the official profile page.
How receipts and refunds work
When you donate, you receive a receipt by email. Funds are processed by a public charity that later grants money to Baby2Baby after the campaign ends. Donations are not refundable once processed, so double check the name on the page before you complete payment.
Promotions and multipliers
On certain dates, the organizer may announce limited promotions that increase the vote value of donations for a short window. If you see a banner about bonus votes on the profile page, that is part of the published format. Plan donations during those windows if you want to maximize the effect.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Free vote will not submit
The most common cause is timing. The free vote refreshes once every twenty four hours. Wait until the timer reaches zero, then try again. Switching to a different browser or device also helps.
Facebook loop during verification
Log out of Facebook, close the tab, reopen the profile page, and select Free Vote again. If the loop continues, clear your cache or try a second device.
Donation posted but votes missing
First, verify you donated on the correct profile. Then check for the receipt email. If you see the receipt but not the vote increase, contact support with the receipt details so they can investigate.
Contact support with the right info
Provide the profile link, the time you tried to vote, the device and browser, and any error messages. Clear details speed up solutions.
Quick Answers To Popular Questions
Do I need Facebook to vote?
Yes for the daily free vote. Facebook verification is part of the anti-fraud system. You can still donate votes without using the free vote flow as long as you meet the age requirement.
How often can I vote?
You get one free vote per person per day. You can add donation votes any time the round is open.
Can parents donate for their own child?
No. The rules prohibit an entrant from purchasing votes for their own entry. Ask relatives or friends to donate if they wish.
Do votes carry over between rounds
Totals can reset at the start of later stages. Watch the on page timer and the stage label so you know when a fresh push is required.
So to Vote..
Open the official profile page for the child you want to support, select the Free Vote, verify with Facebook, and come back tomorrow to do it again. If you want to multiply your impact, donate for extra votes through the on page checkout and keep your receipt. Rally a small circle of consistent voters, watch the countdown on the profile page, and lean in at the start and
