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S'pore couple welcomes 7th child, who's among first babies born in 2026
Happy new year.
January 02, 2026, 03:00 AM
These couples had quite the start to the new year.
Xie Ailing (transliteration) and her husband Li Kexiang (transliteration) welcomed their baby at the stroke of midnight on Jan. 1, 2026, to become the first baby at KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH), and Singapore, in the new year.
According to 8World, they were actually supposed to welcome their new baby a few days ago, but the doctor had warned them that the baby might arrive a bit later due to it being their first child.
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Another 2026 KKH baby was born to Nur Faizah and her husband, Muhammad Hadi.
This is their seventh child, and the mother jokingly told Shin Min Daily News that she is tired and does not want any more children.
Their family consists of four girls and two boys, ranging from age four to 16.
This would be their third boy.
Image from KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Other hospitals also celebrated their first babies.
"As we ring in 2026, we’re thrilled to welcome NUH’s first New Year’s baby, Isaiah, who arrived right as the clock struck midnight!
Heartiest congratulations to Mrs Laura Stephanie and Mr Jefry Santhosam, as you embark on this wonderful new chapter.
May your days be filled with joy, laughter, good health, and all the treasured moments that come with your new bundle of joy!
Such milestones reflect the dedication of our multidisciplinary maternity team in supporting a safe, respectful birth and caring for families through pregnancy."
"Arriving at 12:24AM on New Year’s Day, little Nuha Nur Syairah made a beautiful start to the year as the first baby born at SGH in 2026 💖
Proud parents Nur Sabrina Binte Mazlan, an SGH nurse, and Luqman Haziq Bin Roslan welcomed their baby girl into the world as fireworks faded and a new chapter began 🎆
Wishing the family joy, health and countless precious moments in the year ahead. Happy New Year! 🎉"
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