Preston babies: 14 of the beautiful bundles of joy born at Royal Preston Hospital in January

By Andy Moffatt

Published 21st Jan 2023, 12:30 BST

We visited Royal Preston Hospital to capture some Preston's newest residents and their proud parents.

Here are 14 wonderful pictures of some of the babies born at Royal Preston Hospital this month.

Oakley Blake Evans Smith, born at Royal Preston Hospital, on December 31st, at 11:33, weighing 7lb 10, to Connor Evans and Lydia Smith, of Chorley

1. Oakley Blake Evans Smith

Oakley Blake Evans Smith, born at Royal Preston Hospital, on December 31st, at 11:33, weighing 7lb 10, to Connor Evans and Lydia Smith, of Chorley Photo: Neil Cross

Eevie Elizabeth Joan Gibson, born at Royal Preston Hospital on January 15, at 15:53, weighing 5lb 4oz, to Leah Bailey and Mitch Gibson, of Blackpool

2. Eevie Elizabeth Joan Gibson

Eevie Elizabeth Joan Gibson, born at Royal Preston Hospital on January 15, at 15:53, weighing 5lb 4oz, to Leah Bailey and Mitch Gibson, of Blackpool Photo: Neil Cross

Ivy-Rose Nicola Crawford, born at Royal Preston Hospital on January 10, at 10:57, weighing 8lb 3oz, to Holly Vickers and Robert Crawford, of Leyland

3. Ivy-Rose Nicola Crawford

Ivy-Rose Nicola Crawford, born at Royal Preston Hospital on January 10, at 10:57, weighing 8lb 3oz, to Holly Vickers and Robert Crawford, of Leyland Photo: Neil Cross

Ava Charlotte Ann Thomas, born at Royal Preston Hospital on January 13, at 09:56, weighing 4lb 9oz, to Stacey and Mark Thomas, of Cottam

4. Ava Charlotte Ann Thomas

Ava Charlotte Ann Thomas, born at Royal Preston Hospital on January 13, at 09:56, weighing 4lb 9oz, to Stacey and Mark Thomas, of Cottam Photo: Neil Cross