This is the adorable moment a toddler was captured using the oven door as a mirror to practice his Superman pose.

Luca Tompkins, who is almost three, was caught on camera donning a red cape and striking his best superhero stance.

The heartwarming video shows the little boy confidently mimicking his favourite superhero - a routine his parents say is part of daily life.

Luca often dresses up as Batman, Spider-Man, or Superman and is currently obsessed with the 1978 Superman movie starring Christopher Reeve.

Mum Natalie Bakhurst, 31, said superhero play is a regular part of family life with Luca involving everyone in his games, including his baby sister and the family dog.

Natalie, a TV producer from Hitchin, Hertfordshire, said: "Luca is just hugely into superheroes, especially wearing capes."

"It's not the first time he's done this but it was such a perfect little moment."

"He didn't even know he was being filmed."

"My husband and I were just laughing. "

"He's always asking to put a cape on the dog"

so we use a tea towel and even his sister, who's only three months old.

"We wrap a scarf around her and he thinks it's the best thing ever."