These tots, sometimes accompanied by family members, were pictured at Wigan Infirmary for the Wigan Observer in September 2015, although a few of them had actually been born in August.
None of the pictures has appeared online before.
1. Wigan newborn babies pictured in September 2015
Sally Doherty and Ian Swankie (not pictured) from Marsh Green, with baby Connor James, weighing 8lb 4oz Photo: MA
2. Wigan newborn babies pictured in September 2015
Baby Freddie,weighing 8lb 3oz to parents Stephanie Hall and Carl Bimson from Norley Photo: MA
3. Wigan newborn babies pictured in September 2015
Baby Cole, weighing 7lb 8oz, and born to parents Joanne Hutchinson and Ian Costello from Hindley Photo: MA
4. Wigan newborn babies pictured in September 2015
Michelle Smith and Kieron Elsden from Whelley, with baby George William, weighing 8lb 13oz. Also pictured is George's sister Amelia, three Photo: MA
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