My Wasian Baby Is a “Golden Child”: The Story Behind Lincoln’s Birth
by Linh Hoang, father & co-founder When my son Lincoln was born, I knew immediately that he had changed my life forever. Every father probably feels that overwhelming emotion when he first holds his child, but for me, Lincoln represented something even bigger. He was the coming together of two families, two cultures, two ancestral histories, and two very different parts of the world. Lincoln is my Wasian son. His mother is Estonian, and I am Vietnamese. From the beginning, I
Aug 118 min read
Will My Wasian Baby Have Blonde Hair? Lincoln's Hair Color Journey, Genetics, and What Every Mixed Asian Parent Should Know
by Linh Hoang, father & co-founder One of the most searched questions among multicultural parents is, "What color hair will my Wasian baby have?" Closely behind it are questions like, "Can a half Asian baby have blonde hair?" and "Does a baby's hair color change as they grow?" As the father of a Wasian son, I've spent the past eight and a half months watching those questions unfold in real time. My son Lincoln has become my greatest lesson in genetics. His mother is Estonian
Jun 266 min read
Wasian Skin: What to Expect as Your Mixed Asian Baby Grows | A Parent's Complete Guide
by Linh Hoang, father & co-founder One of the first questions parents ask after welcoming a Wasian baby into the world is surprisingly simple: "What skin tone will my baby have?" It's also one of the hardest questions to answer. Unlike eye color or hair color, skin tone is influenced by dozens, if not hundreds, of genetic variations interacting with one another. Add two completely different ancestral backgrounds together, and the possibilities become almost endless. As the fa
Jun 265 min read
