Dad-of-3 boys is overcome by emotions after seeing his baby girl in pigtails for the first time

A dad on TikTok, Jhason Smith (@jhasonssmith), who has raised three boys, experienced a deeply emotional moment when he saw his only baby daughter wearing pigtails for the first time. After looking at her, the dad couldn’t hold back his feelings, resulting in a moment that resonated with many dads on the internet. The video was shared ok TikTok by the baby's mother, Brittany Smith (@scrunchy_ma). While Jhason was out shopping for groceries, his wife, Brittany, styled their daughter’s hair. When Jhason came back, his expression soon shifted from surprise into a tear-filled love.

In the caption of the video, Brittany wrote, “The first of many father-daughter moments we will cherish forever. We love our boys, but this girl of ours has brought such beauty into our lives.” Speaking of the heart-warming moment, Brittany said, "It was the sweetest thing. My heart melted at his love for her. I know how much he's impacted my life, and so knowing she gets to have him from the very beginning of her life is a feeling I don't know that I was fully prepared for," as reported by Newsweek.

In the video, Jhason softly whispered, “Baby,” before hugging his daughter and planting a kiss on her cheek. Brittany later shared that pigtails were a milestone they had both dreamed of, and were just waiting for the right time. Brittany also shared that her husband had always carried a quiet dream of having a daughter, so much so that he had her name chosen long before they even married. She said Jhason and their daughter share a bond that can’t be broken. Reflecting on the moment, Jhason also admitted that the old saying about dads turning soft-hearted when they have daughters isn’t just a belief—it’s actually true.

As the video went viral, several social media users rushed to the comment section to share their views. One TikTok user, @michaelavivian, commented, “My reaction was dad’s 'awwhhh' in the beginning tooo 😍 omg she’s adorable!!! The pigtails just add to it, so cute 🥰 I was not expecting level 1000000 cuteness.” Another person, @ashlynnholm, wrote, “No, because I thought surely he must be exaggerating... then I saw the baby and immediately understood. Cutest baby ever, don't tell my kids.” @awkwardnerdymom chimed in and said, “Be careful, she will come to expect that reaction to every hairstyle and outfit. My only daughter is 7, and she has the boys in our family trained.”

Meanwhile, Jhason shared that raising boys feels like a big responsibility because they see their fathers as their role models. But with his daughter, he knows that how he treats her will help shape how she sees herself and what she expects from others in the future. He also pointed out how fast time moves when you have kids. A dad becomes the true example by which his daughter will one day let other men come into her life. Therefore, a good father-daughter connection is the foundation of self-worth that stays with a daughter for life.