VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - A Vestal baby is a quarterfinalist in the nation's cutest contest.

10-month-old Henry Boothby is participating in a Baby of the Year competition.

The contest, which is presented by Variety Magazine and Baby2Baby, raises funds for Baby2Baby to provide essentials for children in need.

The competition relies on public voting to determine which adorable contender will take the top spot.

The winner will take home a $25,000 grand prize and star in Variety.

Henry's mom Jenessa Boothby says she found out about the contest while scrolling through Facebook. She says participating in the competition has been a lot of fun.

Jenessa says Henry is a very happy baby who loves playing with his four older siblings and swinging at the playground.

"He is genuinely a happy bab

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