Nov 12 — A healthy baby contest, organised by the Indian Academy of Paediatrics, was held at Lions Bhavan here today. The tiny tots were dressed colourfully for the occasion. The selection of the ''healthy baby'' was done according to the physical and mental growth, complete immunisation, general appearance of the child and the parents' knowledge about childcare.The contest was divided into five categories and three prizes were announced in each category. More than 450 names were registered for the show and about 375 children took part in it. The judges for the healthy baby contest were renowned paediatricians of the city who included Dr A.S. Chawla, Dr Rajinder Gulhati, Dr Harvinder Singh, Dr Sukhmeet Singh and Dr S.S. Luthra.
Dr Rajinder Gulhati, Secretary, IAP, informed that the overall aim of the contest was to bring awakening among the parents about the good health of their children. The chief guest on the occasion was Dr L.S. Chawla, former Vice-Chancellor, Baba Farid University.
In the zero to one year category, Gaurav Kohli was declared first and Vaibhav Rattan and Mohit Sharma were declared second and third, respectively.
In the one to two years of age group, Isan Singh Gill, Shivam and Dasanjit Singh were given the first, second and third prizes, respectively.
Gursimranpreet Kaur, Garry Bhatia and Kanika Bedi were the prize winners in the two to three years age group.
In the category of three to four years of age, Divit Maini came first with Juhy Bansal in second position and Asmita Aneja got the third prize.
In the four to five years age group, Karanbir Brar was declared first and Simran Sidhu and Vani Gulhati were adjudged second and third, respectively.
Divit Maini was declared the millennium baby and was given a prize of Rs 2,100.
Doctors provided free vaccination consultations to the mothers on the occasion.
