Have you done any research on the modelling industry or know of any reputable agencies?
I used to model in my twenties and came across a lot of child models in that time. To get your toddler into modelling you would need to approach an agency that represents child models (beware of scam agencies that just want your money). These agencies are extremely selective and won’t accept every single child application, but without an agency then it’s going to be extremely tough to get a toddler into modelling - so it’s not always as simple as just getting your toddler into modelling. If an agency feels they will be able to get work for your child and accept onto their books then great.
From experience, I find that a lot of parents wanting to get their child into modelling think it’s going to be all the glitz and glam and a walk in the park. Presuming your child can get a place on a child modelling agency’s books, you then have to deal with the whole industry being based on looks and personality and that children selected for modelling jobs have got those jobs because of their looks and personality. One child might get chosen over another child because a brand feels that particular child has the most suitable ‘look’ for their brand. That doesn’t mean they feel one child is better looking than the other, just they tend to look for something specific that will fit their brand, however it is extremely disheartening to be rejected for a job. The modelling industry is all about rejection so basically you get rejected for way more modelling jobs than you get chosen for, which can impact a child’s confidence.
Unless you are blessed to live close to one of the major cities such as Manchester, London or Birmingham you might have to travel miles to attend a castings/ auditions where there may be quite a lot of other children there who will also be attending the same casting and your child may not even get the job despite you having to travel miles for the casting at your own expense. If your child does get selected for the job you will also have to travel all the way back again for a shoot so it can be a long day. Also most castings and modelling jobs take place Monday to Friday so if you work during the week then it’s going to be extremely tricky to juggle work, childcare and castings/ modelling jobs along with travelling miles and miles for modelling work.
Sorry if I sound blunt, but as an ex model myself I’m just putting it out there that the industry is extremely tough and definitely not all glitz and glamour. Having said that, I found it extremely enjoyable and definitely got a buzz from it and wish my parents had got me into modelling when I was a child.