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.
17. Wigan newborn babies pictured in September 2015
Lorna and Richard Hooton from Bryn, welcomed Oliver James, weighing 7lb 8oz Photo: Paul Simpson
18. Wigan newborn babies pictured in September 2015
Gemma Yates and Ryan Caulfield from Leigh, welcomed Oliver weighing 6lb 2oz and Baby Kian weighing 5lb 3oz Photo: Paul Simpson
19. Wigan newborn babies pictured in September 2015
Rachel Thomas and Nathan Bona from Platt Bridge, welcomed Kaiya, weighing 9lb 6oz Photo: Paul Simpson
20. Wigan newborn babies pictured in September 2015
Linda Winstanley and Michael Connell from Hindley, welcomed Jayden James, weighing 7lb 13oz Photo: Paul Simpson
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