WHETHER it's their cheeky grin, their sweet giggle or chubby cheeks that make them special, your little bundle of joy could be crowned this year’s Wirral Bonny Baby!

The search is on to find the borough’s cutest baby and this year parents are in for a treat if their little one is crowned winner with prizes including shopping vouchers and a family meal.

The event, which is in association with Birkenhead Market, saw 400 babies being put forward for the title last year and it is hoped even more will get involved this year.

Danny Doyle, from Birkenhead Market, said: “Bonny Baby is getting more and more popular every year and we’re actually expecting the numbers to increase even further this year.

"I think its success is due to the fact that parents just love to get their little ones camera-ready and see their pictures in the paper.

"Im looking forward to hosting the event again and we have a lot of great prizes on offer."

To take part in the Wirral Bonny Baby contest, you just need to bring along your child, who must be aged between 0 - 2 years, to one of the photography sessions at Birkenhead Market between July 26 - August 3.

Entry is £10 which includes an A4-sized photograph plus the Globe will be publishing a keepsake supplement in September containing photographs of all entrants.

This year’s prizes are:

  • £50 vouchers for House of Fraser.
  • £100 Smyths toy vouchers
  • Necklace and bracelet
  • Family ticket for Championship Miniature Golf
  • Phil Kirby photoshoot worth £200
  • Pantomime family ticket at the Floral Pavilion
  • Family meal for four.
  • £50 voucher from Cowboys & Angels