(Photo courtesy of London Health Sciences Centre)
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London welcomes first baby of 2024

The first baby of the New Year has arrived in London.

Baby Belbeck was born at 1:07 a.m. on January 1, 2024, weighing seven pounds and two ounces.

The newborn is welcomed by parents Carrie and Brandon and older sister Isabelle.

To welcome the first baby of 2024, the pharmacist-owners of London and area Shoppers Drug Mart stores have donated a gift basket for the baby and their family.

In addition to the gift basket, the London Health Sciences Foundation is including a handmade baby blanket.

The Children’s Health Foundation has also included a baby onesie and a teddy bear for the first-born baby of the New Year.

The London Health Sciences Centre welcomes over 6,000 newborns each year.

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