Samantha Barret, of Groton tries to coax her 11-month-old son, Parker, forward as children under 12 months old and their families compete in the third annual Simon Malls of New England Diaper Derby at Crystal Mall in Waterford . The derby was held as part of a larger baby fair with vendors from local and national businesses along with entertainment and food for the participants.

Joseph O'Dell of Groton smiles Saturday as he receives his first-place trophy in the arms of his mom, Fransy, after Joseph won the final race in the third annual Simon Malls of New England Diaper Derby at Crystal Mall in Waterford. The derby was held as part of a larger baby fair with vendors from local and national businesses along with entertainment and food for the participants.

Eleven month old Natalie Frechette, center, of Plainfield gets some sympathetic looks from her competition during the final race in the 3rd annual Simon Malls of New England Diaper Derby at the Crystal Mall in Waterford Saturday Feb. 21, 2015. Frechette was actually upset over the fact that her mom Kim had to take away her pizza for the race, but after a slow start Frechette took home a trophy for her 2nd place finish. The derby was held as part of a larger baby fair with vendors from local and national businesses along with entertainment and food for the participants.