The Smile Factor competition – judge and prizes!

Competition closed. Over 1000 of you have entered your beautiful children into the KidStart Smile Factor competition. Entries close at noon today, and you have until the 30th July to ask your friends and family to vote before the 10 entries with the most votes go through to the judging stage.

I’m thrilled to announce that the judge is Viv Darlington, owner of Chilli Kids, one of the UK’s most respected children’s modelling and casting agencies, representing child models, actors and extras throughout the UK for opportunities in photographic work, film, TV, theatre, commercials and more. ‘I’m delighted to have been asked to judge the KidStart Smile Factor competition,’ Viv says. ‘Here at Chilli Kids we’re always on the lookout for child models.’

Meanwhile, here are the prizes for the three winners:

*The winner of the youngest category will win a framed print, £50 into your Kiddybank, plus A Rocco Rocking Horse from Tippitoes. Not only will Rocco Rocking Horse bring fun and joy to your tot, it will help your toddler to develop invaluable skills such as balance and movement. It makes the ideal gift to pass on from generation to generation and its classic and simple rocking horse design will perfectly suit the décor of any nursery.

The winner of the 3 to 5 category will win a framed print, £50 into your Kiddybank, plus A brand new Apollo bike* from Halfords. One in three bikes sold in the UK are Apollo bikes from Halfords. They combine excellent value for money with quality bikes and are available for all ages. For more info on the great range of bikes available click here.

And A Train and Play Puppy™. Just like a real puppy, with realistic features, Train and Play Puppy™ can sit, stand and walk. You can even teach your clever pup new tricks including, sitting up and begging, and then reward your top dog with a treat. After eating his yummy treat your puppy will even poop! For more info on the puppy click here.

*The winner of the 6 to 12 category will win a framed print, £50 into your Kiddybank, plus A brand new Apollo bike* from Halfords. Cycling is a great way for your kids to keep fit and healthy, and have fun ourdoors and your child will be able to choose a bike in their favourite colour and a style to suit.

*Please note that vouchers will be given for the winners to choose their bikes from Halfords.

Good luck everyone!

written by Liz Jarvis