Baby Contests Yea or Nay?

Since my son was born I have been told to get him into modeling and or baby contests, but have always had hesitation about it. I do think he is a very photogenic, beautiful baby (Okay, so I am a little Bias) We can't go anywhere without people stopping us to see him.

Today we decided to enter him into a Canada Day Baby Contest up at a local festival. Nothing fancy, just put on a simple canada jumper and did his hair a little. Nothing different from everyday garb. We thought it would be something fun to do, and knowing Hunter and his bubbly personality and good looks, he would be sure to win over the judges.

Unfortunately the baby contest today really didn't have anything to do with baby's looks or more importantly baby's personality or development (which most seem to be based on). Today was just based on costume.

Now I am not calling any of these parents 'bad parents', but some of these outfits seemed so over the top, and I wonder if this is something that may affect these kids lives. It seemed like some parents and familys put just a little too much effort into it, putting a lot of pressure on their babies to win! Everything from dyed red hair, to tiaras and sashes, to fancy top hats and elaborate, obviously uncomfortable outfits. I watched as one mom kept trying to put said top hat on her baby's head while she was upset and crying!

I just think that these types of contests should be for fun. I really don't believe in investing that much into it just so you can say your baby got 1st place. Its really not that important!

Thoughts?