Adorable moment girl with Down syndrome, 2, kisses and cradles a doll that looks like her after being given the toy as a birthday present
- Olive Mohlman, from Illinois, was surprised with a doll that looked just like her
- The toddler, with Down syndrome, was given the doll on her second birthday
- Her mother Kimberly, 39, specially designed the personal doll for her daughter
- Kimberly said she ‘cried happy tears’ when Olive saw the doll for the first time
- Adorable footage shows Olive looking amazed and kissing her brand-new toy
A mother of a toddler with Down syndrome admitted that she ‘cried happy tears’ when her daughter was gifted a special doll that looked just like her.
Toddler Olive Mohlman, from O’Fallon, Illinois, was surprised on her second birthday with a doll that was specially designed by her mother Kimberly, 39, to look like her.
The doll has a short brown bob with a fringe, resembling Olive’s own hairstyle, and wore a baby blue leotard while she was designed to look just like Olive in every way.
In an adorable home video, taken by Kimberley on March 5, Olive is seen excitedly unwrapping her personalized doll and examining her new toy.
Toddler Olive Mohlman (pictured), who has Down syndrome, was surprised on her second birthday with a doll that was specially designed by her mother Kimberly, 39, to look like her
Doting mother Kimberly (pictured with Olive) admitted that she ‘cried happy tears’ when she saw Olive lay eyes on the doll for the first time
The sweet tot pulls the doll out of the box and puts it into a standing position with her help of her father before closely looking at the face of the doll.
Olive lets out a giant ‘ooooo’ as she looks in amazement and shock at her new toy, before holding her doll in a tight embrace, patting her on the back and giving the doll kisses on the cheeks.
Doting mother Kimberly admitted that she ‘cried happy tears’ when she saw Olive lay eyes on the doll for the first time.
Speaking of the beautiful moment, Kimberly said: ‘I was such a proud mom seeing her reaction – you could tell she loved it so much.
‘Her little surprised reaction was so cute then I cried happy tears and my heart just burst with joy when I saw her do the back pats.
‘The response has been beyond supportive and overwhelming – everyone loves her so much.
Sweet video footage shows Olive (pictured with mother Kimberly and family) lay eyes on the doll for the first time on her birthday, when she adorably kisses the new toy
The doll has a short brown bob with a fringe, resembling Olive’s own hairstyle, and wore a baby blue leotard while she was designed to look just like Olive in every way
Kimberly said that since Olive (pictured) was born she’s brought nothing but joy to her family’s life, calling the toddler their ‘fighter baby’
‘We obviously think the world of her and are so obsessed.
‘I started TikTok to show her journey and to spread some positive and funny things, since the world is a bit crazy.
‘I think it’s the perfect video because it makes people smile and cry tears of joy – we need more of that during these stressful times.’
The footage has since racked up more than seven million views on social media, where Kimberly frequently posts footage of Olive’s day-to-day life.
Kimberly uses the channel, which has more than 65,000 followers, to share Olive’s joy with the world, and hopes to encourage others who might have children with Down syndrome.
Kimberly revealed that when she was 11-weeks pregnant, doctors gave the family a 95 per cent chance that Olive would have Down syndrome.
She added that since Olive was born she’s brought nothing but joy to her family’s life, calling the toddler their ‘fighter baby’.