The Baby of the Year 2012 finalists have been revealed in today's Hereford Times .
Thousands of people voted by text, phone and post for their favourites, but not it is up to a panel of judges including Hereford Times editor Fiona Phillips and promotions manager Sarah Bevan to chose the winners.
There will be a winner and two runners-up in each category (0-9 months, 10-18 months, and 19-36 months), plus an overall winner who is named as the Baby of the Year 2012.
The youngster will scoop a £1,500 photoshoot plus the Hereford Times Silver Salver.
All photographic prizes are provided by Picture Perfect. The winners will be notified in writing before the results are announced in the paper and online.
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