Shelton toddler named East Coast USA National Baby Miss

Dyani Sanders of Shelton

SHELTON - Dyani Sanders has been named the East Coast USA National Baby Miss, winning the title over more than 300 competitors, including 20 in her age bracket. 
The competition and crowning were held July 27 in Parsippany, N.J. 

East Coast USA is a pageant that holds preliminaries in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. 

Dyani’s road to royalty began earlier this year with the preliminary competition where the 20-month-old was named Overall Runway Supreme for Connecticut, moving her into the finals. 

Finals included multiple components held during a three-day event. 

Dyani first completed an interactive interview in front of a panel of judges before taking the runway to model her dress, outfit of choice, swimsuit, and patriotic wear. 

The final outfit was made by her mother, Michel’le Sanders. 

The next day’s competition included both mother/daughter and father/daughter events. When the competitors weren’t working, they were treated to a Disney princess party and got to meet their favorite Disney princesses: Belle, Cinderella, Moana, Arielle, and Tiana. 

As East Coast USA National Baby Miss, Dyani received a custom jacket from Chick NYC, a suitcase with a photo slot, toys, a swag bag, and a savings bond. 
Throughout the coming year she will attend other pageants to crown new royalty. 
Dyani will also attend local community events to help out and give back. She has already started by helping her mother with some back-to-school donations. 

This post is taken from a press release from Dyani's mother, Michel'le Sanders. 

*Congratulations to Dyani and to her mom!