Maternity staff were delighted to welcome 2 Leap Year babies into the world at St Mary’s Hospital on Saturday 29th February.
First to arrive was a baby boy, Harrison, born at 12:20 and weighing 6Ib, to parents Chris Irwin and Kelly Rimmer of East Cowes.
Second to arrive was a baby girl, Lily-Mae, born at 19:24 and weighing 5Ib 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.”
