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NORTH WEST

Oliver Harrison, 8 months, from Tideswell

Oliver’s mum, Alison, says: “Oliver is hardly ever grumpy, and his great big eyes are always sparkling up at me. We come from a tiny village and everyone is so very excited for him to be in the final 10. We’re completely gobsmacked we’re here, especially as we hardly ever enter competitions.”

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NORTHERN IRELAND

Hannah McConville, 8 months, from Belfast

Hannah’s mum, Jane, says: “Hannah’s such an inquisitive baby, into everything and everyone around her, and she loves to socialise. It was such a huge surprise to get the phone call saying she was in the final 10, and it would be so wonderful if she won.”

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SCOTLAND

Luke Tobyn, 10 months, from Glasgow

Luke’s mum, Stephanie, says: “Luke is our bright star, lighting up the room with his blue eyes, infectious smile and friendly personality. He gets so much attention when we’re out and about, with lots of people stopping to say hello to him. I’m going back to work soon and I’ll miss him and his smile.”

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SOUTH/SOUTH EAST

Joshua Hajimustafa, 5 months, from Canterbury

Joshua’s mum, Alexandra, says: “We were expecting twin boys, but sadly lost Joshua’s brother during pregnancy. But Joshua stayed strong and was born at 37 weeks. He’s our little miracle and to see his smiling face on the cover of Practical Parenting would be amazing.”

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SOUTH WEST

Chloe Purcell, 9 months, from Taunton

Chloe’s mum, Zoe, says: “After being born seven weeks early, and delivered by her dad Matthew on our bathroom floor, Chloe spent a lot of time in intensive care, battling infections and jaundice. She’s now strong, doing great and into absolutely everything!”

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