We have asked new parents to share their cutest images of the newest additions to their family to raise a smile among our readers and portray their experiences of giving birth and caring for a newborn baby during lockdown.
Many parents have said it’s been difficult not being able to introduce their new babies to their extended friends and family, and for others they have told of how the extended periods of isolation have been hard.
But a common thread among all mums and dads is that their baby’s new life has given their families a chink of light during the darker times.
Click through this article to take a look at 21 of the most wonderful babies born in Milton Keynes since the pandemic was announced in March 2020, and their adorable little faces.
9. Kathalina
Erica Cleaver said: "Our little Kathalina joy. She was born April 2020. It's been such a stressful experience but also added so much light to a dark situation. Precious little girl." Photo: UGC
10. Etta
Jennifer Elsdon said: "This little one was born 30th March 2020, before support bubbles for mums of babies were allowed, we had nothing but the four of us at home for months. It's the loneliest I've ever been, no groups, no coffee dates, no aimless wandering round garden centres,.no farms at Easter, no big days out and now I'm back at work, it feels like my maternity leave was pointless." Photo: UGC
11. Callum
Laura Holmes said: "My little man Callum was born on 26th November. It’s hard not seeing family and friends or having the support of anyone during lockdown. The hospital experience was less than positive too but this little smile makes it better!" Photo: UGC
12. Eleanor
Leah Mahi-Booth said: "Our rainbow baby Eleanor arrived in lockdown 1, on 23rd April. Even though it was hard just us at home and not being able to introduce her to family and friends and maternity leave being mostly spent at home as baby groups were via Zoom we have a very unique bond that will never be broken." Photo: UGC