THIS year will be remembered as the time when we all faced lockdown restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic – but 2020 is of added significance to a host of parents across south Essex.
These bundles of joy have brought a ray of sunshine to their families in these difficult times, having been born since the initial Covid-19 outbreak.
We have been asking you to send photos of your newborns – and you did not disappoint.
We would love to see more of your babies during lockdown and you can get involved by completing our online form.
Scroll down to see more of our readers' adorable newborns.
Adorable - a wrapped up Summer Harriet Day was born three minutes after midnight on July 24, filling parents Roselyn and Ben Day with joy
Just a few hours old - Luna Josie Riley came into the world at Southend Hospital on July 1, weighing 7lb 12oz
Newborn - Poppy Michelle Bishop was born at Basildon Hospital on June 30, weighing 9lb
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Nan knitted my cardigan - Hayley Turner and Karl Challis Wagstaff were overjoyed when their first child, Sonny Challis Wagstaff, was born
I’ve found my feet - Aniyah Rebecca Rukwira was born less than 30 minutes after mum Larrisa Rukwira arrived at Southend Hospital
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