Isla Myrene Peachey. 2016

Born: November 17, 2016

Weight: 2.5kg

Hospital: Caringbah

EVERY granddaughter is special, but as the first in both her parents’ families, baby Isla was an especially welcome addition.

For mum Brooke Clarke and dad Derick Peachey, being the first made it all the more important to honour their families in her name, giving her the middle name Myrene after Derick’s nanna.

“My partner is very close to his nan and pop, we were going to do our mums’ first names together, but we thought his nan was special and she appreciated it a lot,” mum Brooke says. “She cried, she just cried, she was very surprised and very pleased and happy.”

Isla was born a week early according to her doctor’s calculations, but according to Brooke, was right on time. “Right at the beginning of the pregnancy I always had that date in my mind that she was really going to come on then and she did,” she said.

While still a newborn, mostly “eating and sleeping”, her personality is starting to show through during her favourite activities: bath time and playing with her dad.

“She’s very observant, she loves looking around and staring at her dad when he talks. She’s starting to smile and starting to show she understands our voices and who we are,” Brooke says.

“And she absolutely loves bath time, she falls asleep sometimes, she starts crying when you get her naked but as soon as you pop her in she settles and starts to fall asleep in the bath.”

The family celebrated her first Christmas with both their families, including Derick’s, who ­all travelled to Sydney from Dubbo to share the special occasion.

Alexa Fielder

Alexa FielderSource:News Corp Australia

Born: May 12, 2016

Weight: 2.9kg

Hospital: Prince of Wales

LITTLE Alexa is a bubbly, funny and outgoing girl who absolutely loves her three big sisters. She has also taken up a liking for watermelon, and adores her puppy Holly.

Sienna Anne Brincat

Sienna Anne BrincatSource:News Corp Australia

Born: July 7, 2016

Weight: 3.3kg

Hospital: Liverpool

SIENNA simply loves watching her two dogs walking around. She also enjoys swimming in the pool and has loved her first Christmas, taking a special interest in the festive lights.

Lachlan Marsh

Lachlan William Burr MarshSource:News Corp Australia

Born: August 18, 2016

Weight: 2.8kg

Hospital: Nepean

LACHLAN is a very cheeky little boy who loves a cuddle, and smiles at everyone in sight. Lachlan has taken a huge liking to pear, apple and banana but will blow bubbles and spit out food he doesn’t like.

Jack Mark Holman Hardy

Jack Mark Holman HardySource:News Corp Australia

Born: September 17, 2016

Weight: 3.5kg

Hospital: Norwest private

THIS little boy is extremely observant, and will always expect a reply after talking to someone in his own baby language. Jack loves the cricket, and has recently started flapping his legs after a bad call is made.

Amalia Anneke Jansen

Amalia Anneke JansenSource:News Corp Australia

Born: September 19, 2016

Weight: 2.6kg

Hospital: Blacktown

AMALIA was so tiny when she was born that mum and dad had to run out and buy her 00000 clothes as the 0000 clothes were too big. She absolutely adores her big brothers Cooper and Jaxson.

Zoe Griffiths

Zoe GriffithsSource:News Corp Australia

Born: January 22, 2016

Weight: 3.8kg

Hospital: Wollongong

ZOE is a happy girl who is absolutely adored by her older sister and brother. She loves the water, and enjoys swimming lessons. She has a mischievous smile, and is super easy going.

Originally published asBabies of the week: Welcome additions to family