Twin girls have been chosen as the winners of

The Bath Chronicle's

Baby and Toddler of the Year competition.

Four-year-olds Chloe and Sophie Phillips, from Oldfield Park, beat off competition from hundreds of youngsters to secure the top spot.

More than 250 children were entered into the competition, and 8,000 votes were cast by readers for the top ten for each category.

A panel of

Chronicle

judges then picked an overall winner, and a winner from each of the four categories.

The twins, who go to First Steps Nursery, were nearly not entered, as mum Julie thought they were too old.

She said: "I saw the competition, but thought the girls were too old to be entered.

"It was only when I read it more closely that I saw they could.

"It was a shock when they won, as I thought it would be a baby. I am really proud of them both."

The twins have won a seven-night family holiday to a Butlins resort and Julie said: "Sophie and Chloe are looking forward to the holiday.

"We have taken them to Butlins once before and they loved it."

They also win a trophy, and a canvas print of their photographs.

The winner of the 0-9 months category is Tyreik Uddin, from Twerton.

Berkay Gulbache, of Grove Street, was named as the winner of the 10-18 months category.

The 19-36 months category winner is Olivia Toone, from Peasedown St John.

Hannah Ayorinde, from Snow Hill, was picked as the winner of the three to five years section.

Each child wins a four-night Butlins holiday for their family.