Smallest Atlanta Braves Fan | Emmy Lou update

ATLANTA — The “smallest Atlanta Braves superfan” isn’t so little anymore!

Emerson “Emmy” Lou Sweeney was born prematurely in the NICU the day the Atlanta Braves won the World Series in 2021. Today, at three years old, she lights up Truist Park with her presence.

It wasn’t his first visit to the stadium after spending time in the NICU with just two pounds. Before she could walk, she was bundled into her mother’s baby carrier.

“She’s just the happiest baby in the world; she’s healthy, so fun and so sweet,” her father, Jeremy, told 11Alive during her first game. “She had a great time; she really loved it.”

She spent the first 84 days of her life in the hospital before finally being able to return home.

Now sweet little Emmy Lou is up, cheering for the team standing in the stands. His family shared the following photo with 11Alive.

Emmy Lou’s mother, Britnie, went into labor during one of the post-season games.

His father, Jeremey, was stationed next to his crib in the NICU with a radio so they could enjoy the World Series together.

Today, Emmy Lou, a happy and healthy little girl, is enjoying the game with her family.

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