The beautiful moment a baby sees his mother for the first time

Meet Leopold Wilbur Reppond - who has a very grand name for such a little guy.

The beautiful moment a baby sees his mother for the first time

For the first four months of his life, Leo was unable to see properly as he has a rare disorder called oculocutaneous albinism.

As well as affecting the colouring of his hair, skin and eyes, the condition also affects his sight, leaving him ’seeing with his hands’.

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