AFTER months of smiles, tears and camera flashes the battle of the babies has finally been decided as we reveal the winner of Tiny Tots 2005.

And our cherubic champion proved to be a popular choice as little Lewis Hulme raked in an amazing 102 votes to take first prize.

Even proud mum Laura Hardy, 19, and dad Anthony Hulme, 21, of Tudor Road, Wilmslow, were surprised by the huge response.

Laura said: "I knew quite a few people on the estate had voted for him but I had no idea there would be anything like that. I'm really pleased."

Entering the early stages of the competition Lewis was just nine-months-old when he made his first appearance in the contest but he obviously made an impact and stuck in voters minds.

Now 16-months, Lewis is proving to be a real live-wire.

Laura said: "He's quite hyper! He's always running around and climbing on everything, throwing things around, or eating!"

But burning off energy is second nature to the bouncing bundle of joy who has already discovered the joys of football, despite his tender years.

"He loves football, his favourite thing is playing with a ball," said Laura.

And when he's not honing his skills or going down to the park with his mum, Lewis is happy bopping along to the latest hits rather than watching cartoons.

Laura said: "He's more interested in dancing to the music channels than watching TV, or dancing to the radio - whatever's on."

Emerging as the winner from hundreds of other tiny hopefuls Lewis will take home an engraved trophy and framed picture portrait by Wilmslow photographer John Wood, who took all the pictures throughout the competition.

Friendly five-year old Jerry Patch, from Lacey Green, was a runner-up in the competition. Mum Jean Patch, 43, said: "She's bubbly, friendly and always smiling - she's got lots of friends."

A pupil at Lacey Green Primary School Jerry enjoys school because "it's still fun" as well as loving all things pink.

And congratulations also go to William Mellor who followed up a semi-final spot in last year's contest with a runners-up place this year.

Proud mum Amanda Mellor, 39, of Colshaw Farm, said his cute grin was matched by a mischievous personality.

She said: "He's a little monkey! Everyone thinks he's so cute and butter wouldn't melt in his mouth but it couldn't be more different!"

Both runners-up will collect a framed portrait.