Meet the babies born in 2020

Lio Clifton was born on September 13 (Image: Family of Lio Clifton)

Jace John Le-Gros was born on September 27 (Image: Family of Jace John Le-Gros)

For the babies of 2020 there were no hospital visits from proud siblings or welcoming parties as they arrived home to meet their extended families, instead they were shielded from the world to keep them safe.

Eddison Beau was born on July 30 (Image: Family of Eddison Beau)

New mums faced a daunting introduction to motherhood, learning on the job without the support of family and friends.

Jace John Le-Gros was born on September 27 (Image: Family of Jace John Le-Gros)

Baby groups which are so vital for parent' mental wellbeing as well as the development of their newborns were put on hold and trips out were limited.

Jaykob King was born on February 1 (Image: Family of Jaykob King)

Today we want give all of the new parents a chance to show off their 2020 babies as we celebrate the children born in lockdown. It is important not to forget the parents who have been keeping them safe during these unprecedented times.

Jax Cillian MacDonald was born June 21 (Image: Family of Jax Cillian MacDonald)

Welcome to the world babies of 2020.

Erin-Lilly Peacher was born on July 4 (Image: Family of Erin-Lilly Peacher)

See Wednesday's EADT for four pages of baby photos - or log on this week for more babies born in 2020

Elsie Mae Prime was born on September 6 (Image: Family of Elsie Mae Prime)