Lockdown baby! Meet Ipswich's first babies of 2021

Bonnie Flack was born on January 1 - a New Year's Day baby (Image: Family of Bonnie Flack)

Many people in Ipswich became parents this year, and have had to learn how to be a new parent without the support of their friends and families.

Harvey Groves-Sawyer was born on January 2. (Image: Family of Harvey Groves-Sawyer)

January 2021 saw the county staring down the nose of another lockdown, with schools closing and the Prime Minister once again instructing us to remain at home.

Tillie Ann Howell was born on January 5. (Image: Family of Tillie Ann Howell)

For those who had just become new parents, already a daunting and isolating time for many, the pandemic threw up extra hurdles to contend with.

Remmi was born on January 5. (Image: Family of Remmi)

There were no opportunities to socialise with other parents, and seek reassurance from shared experiences. There were also no new baby groups running, leading many to worry over their child’s lack of socialisation.

Tamsin Mary Stanton was born on January 9. (Image: Family of Tamsin Mary Stanton)

We at the Ipswich Star are full of admiration for how new parents have coped during this difficult time.

Twins Sonny and Skye were born on January 13. (Image: Family of Sonny and Skye)

And so, we asked readers in Ipswich to show us photos of their latest arrival, and you responded in record breaking numbers, so much so that we have divided the year into four.

Finley Barford was born on January 14. (Image: Family of Finley Barford)

And so, without further ado, meet Ipswich’s lockdown babies, born January to March.

Keep your eyes peeled for our next installment.

Ivy Sara Joy Oxford was born on January 15 (Image: Family of Ivy Sara Joy Oxford)

Karson Graham Lee Newton-Badman was born on January 20. (Image: Family of Karson Graham Lee Newton-Badman)

Sophie Hammond was born on January 20 (Image: Family of Sophie Hammond)

Tommy Ray Theobald was born on January 21 (Image: Family of Tommy Ray Theobald)

Kade Hamer was born on January 22 (Image: Family of Kade Hamer)

Leo was born on January 22 (Image: Family of Leo)

Ashton Adam Phillips was born on January 22 (Image: Family of Ashton Adam Phillips)

Darcey Rae Gordon was born on January 23 (Image: Family of Darcey Rae Gordon)

Indie Joyce Pollard was born on January 27 (Image: Family of Indie Joyce Pollard)

Hunter McEvoy was born on January 28 (Image: Family of Hunter McEvoy)

Jaxon Cook was born on January 29 (Image: Family of Jaxon Cook)

Brody was born on January 30 (Image: Family of Brody)

Sonny James Hannatt was born on February 8 (Image: Family of Sonny James Hannatt)

Bonnie-Marie Jane Marjoram was born on February 12 (Image: Family of Bonnie-Marie Jane Marjoram)

Theo Gabriel was born on February 14 - a Valentine's baby (Image: Family of Theo Gabriel)

Louie George Hunt was born on February 15 (Image: Family of Louie George Hunt)

Phoebe Grace Evemy-Turner was born on February 19 (Image: Family of Phoebe Grace Evemy-Turner)

Maisie Lynch was born on February 24 (Image: Family of Maisie Lynch)

Connie Pike was born on February 27 (Image: Family of Connie Pike)

Nellie Eliza McNamee was born on February 27 (Image: Family of Nellie Eliza McNamee)

Noah Ronnie David Arbon was born on March 1 (Image: Family of Noah Ronnie David Arbon)

Ella Jade Smith was born on March 3 (Image: Family of Ella Jade Smith)

Maeva Lily Cavender was born on March 11 (Image: Family of Maeva Lily Cavender)

Maeva Alderson was born on March 17 (Image: Family of Maeva Alderson)

Winnie McTiernan was born on March 25 (Image: Family of Winnie McTiernan)

Alfie-Jay was born on March 26 (Image: Family of Alfie-Jay)

George John Ward was born on March 27 (Image: Family of George John Ward)