This special gallery of new-borns and their parents is compiled from visits to Wigan Infirmary’s maternity unit by Observer photographers in 2011.
They’ll be all grown up now.

61. Natalie Flanders, from West Street, Ince, with Eden Boyes, weighing 7lb 13oz
. Photo: Nick Fairhurst

62. Jennifer Clark and Carl Ode, from Warrington Road, Abram, with Max Robert, weighing 7lb 7oz
. Photo: Nick Fairhurst

63. Hayley Caine, of Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge, with baby Chloe Green, weighing 7lb 4oz
. Photo: Paul Greenwood

64. Natalie Thistleton, of Trent Road, Norley, with baby Bella-Maria Thistleton, weighing 7lb 5oz
. Photo: Paul Greenwood
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