Meet 11 of the milestone babies born in 2023 and this year's New Year's Day additions

By Emma Downey

Published 5th Jan 2024, 13:55 BST

Updated 5th Jan 2024, 14:01 BST

While 2024 is officially here. We take a look back at some of the babies born at Royal Preston Hospital in 2023 on special occasions.

From Valentine’s Day, to Saint George’s Day and Christmas, meet 11 of the ‘milestone babies’ of 2023 and this year's New Year's Day additions.

Bailey Rowe, born February 14 aka Valentine's Day, at 09:42, weighing 7lb 8oz, to Amy Tingle and Adrian Rowe from Ribbleton

1. Valentine's Day - Baby Perrin

Bailey Rowe, born February 14 aka Valentine's Day, at 09:42, weighing 7lb 8oz, to Amy Tingle and Adrian Rowe from Ribbleton Photo: Daniel Martino

Annabelle Cosens and Richard Kellett from Chorley with baby Finley, born 8.41am on 23rd April (Saint George's Day), weighing 7lb 8oz

2. Saint George's Day - Finley

Annabelle Cosens and Richard Kellett from Chorley with baby Finley, born 8.41am on 23rd April (Saint George's Day), weighing 7lb 8oz Photo: Michelle Adamson

Leehana Walker and Dominic Osborne from Chorley, welcomed baby Nile Christopher at 4.02am on April 23, weighing 7lb 6oz

3. Saint George's Day - Nile

Leehana Walker and Dominic Osborne from Chorley, welcomed baby Nile Christopher at 4.02am on April 23, weighing 7lb 6oz Photo: Michelle Adamson

Amy and Adam Hazeldine from Preston welcomed baby Rafe at 10.23am on April 23, weighing 8lb 10oz

4. Saint George's Day - Rafe

Amy and Adam Hazeldine from Preston welcomed baby Rafe at 10.23am on April 23, weighing 8lb 10oz Photo: Michelle Adamson