Little Bailey Clay is approaching another milestone in an eventful life that has seen him battle to overcome a disfiguring condition.

The toddler from Bingley, who was born with boneless fingers and toes, is enjoying a new lease of life thanks to an operation to help him walk more comfortably.

Now, with the first anniversary of the operation, three-year-old Bailey is to undergo his first major check-up, which will allow doctors to decide on further treatment.

Bailey has already had two major operations to treat the condition Constricted Ring Finger, caused when pieces of womb sac fall off and wrap themselves round the limbs of the unborn baby, restricting healthy growth.

The operations have given Bailey the use of both thumbs and forefingers, and mum Joy is delighted with the lively toddler's progress.

But the condition has also left him with a ring around his left leg, which doctors are monitoring.

"At the check-up the doctor will decide what they are going to do about the band on his leg, and if he needs more work on his fingers," said Joy. "He's also got a little band on his right thumb they will look at."

Paediatricians at Airedale General Hospital diagnosed Bailey Joe's condition soon after he was born four weeks prematurely, weighing 5lbs.

Surgeons removed three of his 'bobble' fingers on the right hand and the middle finger of his left before another operation at St James's in Leeds to amputate his big toe bobble.

Joy, of Crosley Woods, said once Bailey is old enough he will be offered cosmetic surgery on his hands and feet.

"It's his own decision. Me and his dad can't really have a say on it because it's Bailey who's got to live with it.

"Personally, I think because he's doing so well as he is, he might choose not to have it done, but it's his choice alone."

Joy said Bailey loved being the centre of attention and was looking forward to his brother Philip's first birthday.

"He's so active. He loves fixing things with his Bob the Builder toys. He loves painting and just sits there doing picture after picture," she said.

Bailey, who also has a half-sister Sammy, 16, and half-brother Nathan, 11, has just enjoyed the first Christmas in which he has been able to open his own presents.

Inspired by the care given to Bailey by medical staff, dad Mark, a mechanic, and friends at The Fisherman's pub in Bingley have raised hundreds of pounds for St James's Hospital with a walk along the canal from Leeds to Skipton. They are now planning a cycle ride the length of the canal from Leeds to Liverpool.