NEWSAlyssa Farah Griffin Details Son's 'Scary' Skull Surgery at 3 Months Old After Sharing Photo of the Tot Wearing His Medical Helmet
Alyssa Farah Griffin shared a new photo of her baby son, Justin Jr., wearing his medical helmet.
Sept. 25 2026, Published 4:29 p.m. ET
Alyssa Farah Griffin is giving fans another glimpse at her baby boy following his frightening health ordeal earlier this year.
The View co-host shared a sweet photo of her 7-month-old son, Justin Patrick Griffin Jr., wearing his medical helmet while being held by her husband, Justin Griffin, as the family prepared to head to church.
Alyssa Farah Griffin Shares a Sweet Photo of Her Son
Alyssa Farah Griffin keeps her son's face private on social media, covering him with a blue heart in the sweet snap.
Alyssa posted the family moment to her Instagram Story, writing, "Ready for church!" alongside the snap.
In the photo, her husband was dressed in a suit and tie while holding their little boy, whose face Alyssa covered with a blue heart emoji.
The baby can also be seen wearing the protective helmet that has become part of his recovery following surgery earlier this year.
Alyssa Farah Griffin Explained Why Her Baby Wears a Helmet
Justin Jr. wears a protective helmet after undergoing craniofacial surgery when he was 3 months old.
Alyssa recently revealed that her son underwent craniofacial surgery when he was just 3 months old.
"He had to have craniofacial surgery, which is performed by a neurosurgeon," she explained during the September 23 episode of "The View: Behind the Table" podcast.
The procedure involved surgery on his skull after doctors discovered a condition in which parts of the skull can fuse prematurely, potentially causing physical and developmental problems.
Alyssa Farah Griffin Credits Her Son's Pediatrician
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Alyssa Farah Griffin credited her son's pediatrician with noticing an irregularity.
The 37-year-old credited an observant pediatrician with noticing a slight irregularity in Justin Jr.'s head and recommending that the family quickly consult a neurosurgeon.
Alyssa said undergoing the procedure at 3 months old allowed for a less invasive surgery and gave her son's skull time to heal and correct as he grows.
Alyssa Farah Griffin Says Her Son Is Doing 'Great'
'The View' co-host said her 7-month-old son has made a 'perfect, full recovery.'
Fortunately, Justin Jr. has made an impressive recovery.
"He's great. He's made a perfect, full recovery," the mother-of-one recently said, explaining that the helmet is intended to "help correct as it's healing."
She previously revealed that her son will likely wear the helmet for about a year and joked that the protective gear makes him resemble an "old-timey football player."
Alyssa Farah Griffin Called the Surgery 'So Scary'
Alyssa Farah Griffin called her son's surgery the 'scariest moment' of her life.
Despite her son's positive recovery, Alyssa has been candid about how frightening the experience was.
The TV personality said one of the hardest moments involved preparing for the possibility that her baby might need a blood transfusion during surgery due to the risk of blood loss.
Alyssa has since praised her son's doctors and said his scars have "healed beautifully."
