NEWS Shopper today launches our annual search for the cutest kid in south-east London and north Kent.

If your child is picture-perfect with an especially lovable face or sparkling smile they could star in our Child of the Year 2010 contest.

Last year competition was fierce, with 600 entries and thousands of votes being cast to choose the winner.

Your little angel will need to be at his or her delightful best to be in with a chance this time around!

The contest will be visiting three shopping centres next month, starting at The Walnuts in Orpington from February 6 to 14.

After that Child of the Year will at The Orchards in Dartford on February 19 and 20 followed by The Glades in Bromley from February 22 to 28.

Take your child along to any of the centres for a free sitting with Nigel Barrett Photography.

If you cannot make it on these dates call Nigel Barrett on 020 8303 2727 to make an appointment during February at his studio in Bexleyheath instead.

One photo of each child will be published on News Shopper’s website, and readers will vote for who they think are the cutest kids.

Entry is open to children aged five and under. Entries will be divided into two age groups – 0 to 18 months, and 19 months to five years.

The five most popular entries in each category will win £100 for their parents to spend at Nigel Barrett Photography and will also have the chance to win the overall Child of the Year 2010 title.

Everyone reckons their child is the most adorable – here’s a chance to prove it’s yours.

Click here for full Child of the Year competition details, including rules for entry