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How the Baby Photo Contest Works

Enter your baby in our monthly photo contest in 5 simple steps. It's free to enter and you could win cash prizes!

Enter ContestBrowse & Vote
FREE
Entry Cost
5/day
Free Votes
3
Age Divisions
Cash
1st Place Prize

Submit your baby's photo β†’ Share with friends β†’ Collect votes β†’ Win cash!

Contest schedule & age groups

Monthly Contests

A new contest opens every month. Voting stays open for approximately 3 months so your supporters have plenty of time to vote. Winners announced at the end of each contest.

3 Age Divisions

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Newborn
0-6 mo
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Infant
7-12 mo
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Toddler
13-24 mo

Top 3 in each division win cash = 9 winners per contest!

See past winners β†’

Voting & Credits

Free Votes

  • β€’ 5 free votes per day
  • β€’ 1 vote per baby per day
  • β€’ Resets at midnight ET
Start voting now β†’

Earn Credits

Every vote earns you credits. Save them up and spend on bonus votes for your favorite baby!

Ways to earn:Voting β€’ Sharing β€’ Entry visits β€’ Referrals β€’ +3 more ways
Complete earning guide β†’

Want more votes? Learn all 6 ways to earn free credits β†’

5 Simple Steps to Win

Click any step to get started

Create an account to submit your baby's photo

Create Account
1

Take a Great Photo

View photo tips

Capture your baby's adorable smile with good lighting and a clear background. Use natural light for best results.

Tap to view photo tips β†’

Use natural lightingClear backgroundFocus on the faceHigh resolution
2

Create Your Free Account

Create account

Sign up in seconds. US adults 18+ with valid SSN and government ID only. Parents and guardians welcome!

Tap to create account β†’

US Adults 18+Free to joinInstant approvalSecure signup
3

Submit Your Entry

Create account first

Upload your baby's photos (main + extras!) and add their name, age, and a short description. Each baby can enter once per month.

Tap to create account first β†’

One entry per monthMultiple photos allowedAdd baby detailsWrite cute bio
4

Share & Get Votes

Vote now

Share your baby's entry with family and friends. Everyone gets 5 free votes daily (1 per baby) plus earns credits to cast bonus votes!

Tap to vote now β†’

5 free votes/dayEarn credits per voteShare on socialText friends & family
5

Win Cash Prizes

View leaders

Top 3 in each age division win cash prizes β€” 9 winners total per contest. After a full vote audit, winners are announced and paid simultaneously within 14 days of contest close.

Tap to view leaderboard β†’

1st Place: Cash Prize2nd Place: Cash Prize3rd Place: Cash PrizeMonthly payouts

Watch How Easy It Is!

See the entire process in this quick 60-second video

Ready to enter your baby after watching?

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Want photo tips? Read our photography guide β†’

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Why Parents Love Our Contest

The trusted choice for families nationwide

Safe & Secure

Photos are watermarked with first names only. Enterprise-level security protects your data.

Trust & Safety β†’

Verified Users

US adults 18+ with verified identity. All winners are ID-checked before payout.

Entry FAQ β†’

Real Cash Prizes

Actual money paid via PayPal or Zelle. IRS compliant reporting.

Prizes FAQ β†’

Fair Voting

Daily vote limits and AI fraud detection ensure every baby has a fair shot.

Voting FAQ β†’

Monthly Cash Prizes

1st Place
Cash Prize

Cash Prize

2nd Place
Cash Prize

Cash Prize

3rd Place
Cash Prize

Cash Prize

Plus Every Winner Gets

Official Certificate

Print & share your achievement

Social Media Spotlight

Featured on our social channels

Winner Media Kit

Ready-to-share graphics

Real cash prizes paid out every contest β€” no strings attached!

Learn about prize payouts β†’

Everything You Need to Know

Quick answers about how the Baby of the Month contest works

You must be a US adult (18+) with a valid Social Security Number (SSN) and government-issued ID. Only verified parents or legal guardians can submit entries. All prize winners must provide SSN for IRS tax reporting and complete identity verification including proof of US residency.

It takes less than 2 minutes! Just sign up with Google, upload your baby's photo, add their name and age, and you're done. The whole process is designed to be quick and easy for busy parents.

Clear, well-lit photos showing your baby's face and personality work best. Natural smiles, cute expressions, and good lighting help your photo stand out. Avoid blurry or dark photos.

Everyone gets 5 free votes daily (one per baby). You can also purchase vote packages to support your favorite babies. The babies with the most votes win cash prizes!

Winners are determined solely by the number of votes received. We use advanced fraud detection to prevent cheating, ensuring every baby has a fair chance. The top 3 babies per age division win cash prizes β€” 9 winners total across 3 divisions per contest.

Top 3 in each of 3 age divisions win cash prizes β€” 9 winners total per contest. Check the current competition for exact prize amounts.

Share your entry on social media, ask friends and family to vote daily (everyone gets 5 free votes per day - 1 per baby). Votes earn credits that can be spent on bonus votes! Enter early to maximize voting time and encourage supporters to vote for multiple babies to rack up credits.

Yes! All photos are watermarked and we only display first namesβ€”never last names or parent info. We never sell or share your data with third parties.

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Voting FAQEarn CreditsPrizes FAQOfficial Rules

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No credit card required β€’ Free entry β€’ Real cash prizes