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.
5. Wigan newborn babies pictured in September 2015
Stacey Slade and Callum Freeman from Standish, with baby Phoebe, weighing 6lb Photo: Michelle Adamson
6. Wigan newborn babies pictured in September 2015
Emma Wallace (not pictured) and Paul Rutter from Kitt Green, welcomed baby Leo, weighing 7lb 7oz Photo: MA
7. Wigan newborn babies pictured in September 2015
Lee Harrison and Lucy Smith from Standish-Lower-Ground, with baby Amelia-Grace Ann, weighing 7lb 2oz Photo: MA
8. Wigan newborn babies pictured in September 2015
Rachael Waterworth and Karl Kell from Wigan welcomed baby daughter Violet Mai weighing 7lb 1oz Photo: Paul Simpson
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