IT'S that time of the year again when the Globe begins its search for Wirral's bonniest baby.

So if you believe your child has got the cutest smile, or that certain 'X-factor', then we would like to hear from you!

Babies must be aged between three and 18 months to be eligible to enter the competition.

The Globe's professional photographers will take pictures of your little cherubs inside Birkenhead Market on Wednesday October 12 and Thursday October 13 from 10am until 4pm.

The entrance fee is just £5, which includes an A5 print of your baby.

There is also the opportunity to order keyrings and additional prints.

Last year's winner was Brady Taylor White, from Thurstaston, with Abbie Connor, from Wallasey coming a close second.

With over 10,000 votes in total, the competition raised several thousand pounds which was split between Claire House and the Lyndale School sensory garden appeal.

Only the first 350 babies will be entered into this year's contest, so make sure you are in Birkenhead Market between the allotted times.

There will be hundreds of pounds worth of prizes up for grabs for the winner and several runner-up prizes.