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Have you ever been told your baby is so cute, he or she looks like he belongs in a magazine? Or that he or she is so cute they could beat even Mia Talerico from Disney Channel’s Good Luck Charlie? Then chances are they could have a shot at modeling! But before you set off to try to find the right agency for you, read on to make sure your child can actually cope with it.

Can your Child Model?

The first thing to consider is if your child likes to be around strangers, have a bunch of lights flashing on them, and having random people putting make-up on them. If your child fusses over being picked up by a stranger then odds are you are probably out of the job.

Keep in mind; some agencies are looking for average looking kids. However, some agencies are looking that little extra something, either a devilish smile or a curl on their head.

Take Photos of your Toddler

Agencies generally require a few photos of your toddler. A headshot that shows their full face, a full body shot, and a shot that shows of their personality is needed in order to be considered. These do not necessarily need to be done professionally, just make sure they can see the toddler modeling. Also, keep the cute little props out of it, whether it is a cowboy hat or chocolate cake.

Avoid Scams!

A lot of agencies will like to take advantage of you if they can. In order to avoid these, here is a couple of things to keep your eye on. The first is money, if they ask for your money outright; odds are it is a scam. Most agencies won’t have you pay for any lessons until after your first couple of shoots.

Secondly, don’t pay hundreds or thousands of dollars on pictures. Some agencies will ask you to do this, but most of the legitimate ones know that toddlers grow at a quick rate and expensive pictures are pointless.

A couple of extra Tips

Where you live is a big concern for most modeling agencies. If you live in the middle of Kansas and apply for a gig in Los Angeles, the odds of you getting it are slim. Most photo shoots give parents and models a short notice, sometimes a few hours. You also have to get there on your own dime, so it is wise not to ask for them to fly you first class out to the site.

The last thing to keep in mind is you. Are you capable of coping with the stress that comes with toddler modeling? If you think the answer is yes then consider looking up the correct agency today.