Parents can still register their kids until 30 September.The age groups that can participate are newborn babies to 6-year-old toddlers.

The sooner a participant is entered, the sooner his or her photo will appear in Vaalweekblad.There are two ways to enter:

1). Send a photo of your son or daughter to nickychillipicnic@gmail.com, or WhatsApp it to 083 744 7711 not later than September 30. The entry fee is R80. Remember to provide your child’s name, surname and age. Banking details for the payment of the R80 will be provided to parents when we receive your photo.

2). You can have your little one photographed by Chilli PicNic for R100. Your child will then be automatically entered into the competition at no additional cost. The final photo sessions are on Saturday, 25 September at River Square in Vereeniging, and on Sunday, 26 September from 10:00 to 14:00 at Vaal Mall in Vanderbijlpark.

Please note, parents must give permission to Vaalweekblad on an indemnity form (to be provided) to publish your child’s photo.

Several prizes are at stake for the overall winner as well as for each category winner.Use the voting form at the bottom of this page to vote for your favourite contestant.

The sponsors of this year’s Vaalweekblad and Ster Baby and Toddler Competition are Chilli PicNic, IFM 102.2, Autocare Carwash & Valet, 3@1 at The Palms Shopping Centre, River Square, Vaal Mall, Stonehaven-on-Vaal and Swimkids.

* More information is available from Nicky on 083 744 7711.

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