Maternity staff were delighted to welcome two ‘Leap Year’ babies born on Saturday 29th February at St Mary’s Hospital.
Baby Harrison
First to arrive was a baby boy, Harrison at 12:20hrs weighing 6lb, to parents Chris Irwin and Kelly Rimmer of East Cowes.
Baby Lily-Mae
Second to arrive was a baby girl, Lily-Mae at 19:24hrs weighing 5lb 11oz, to parents John Downing and Ellen Phelps of Ryde.
Amanda Pearson, Head of Midwifery at St Mary’s, said:
“Congratulations to both sets of parents on their new arrivals.
“A baby born on the 29th February is indeed a special event and the whole team wish the babies health and happiness for the future.”
News shared by Isle of Wight NHS Trust press office. Ed
