BURNHAM’S bonniest babies have been selected during a traditional baby show.

The show is one of many pre carnival events which took place before the main procession on Saturday.

Last Wednesday’s show saw Burnham’s best looking babies use their cute looks to do battle in the quest to be crowned the town’s bonniest baby boy and baby girl.

An estimated 20 babies from across the Dengie area were entered into the show which was held in Carnival Hall, Arcadia Road.

Entrants had to be a minimum of six months old and could be no older than 2.

Four independent judges had the difficult task of selecting winners from four separate categories who were then shortlisted for the overall prizes.

In the end, it was seven month old Reggie Fowkes who was crowned the bonniest boy in Burnham.

Brooke King, who is one, claimed the bonniest girl prize.

The two winners were crowned winners and awarded their trophies during a short ceremony conducted by the Carnival Queen, Leonie Hunt.

The president of the Burnham Carnival, John Randall, was also present during the show.

He said: “It went very well. We have been doing it a long time now so its like a fine art.

“There was lots of proud parents and luckily everyone had a nice day.”