127 New Year's babies welcomed at Cape Metro Public Facilities

The City of Cape Town welcomed 127 New Year’s babies at public health facilities. Of these, 64 are girls and 63 boys.

The first baby was a boy, born at 00:47 at Mowbray Maternity Hospital, to mother Siphosethu Seti.

The second baby was a girl born at Karl Bremer at 01:26, to mother Esethu Tyali.

The third baby was a boy born at 01:53 at Tygerberg Hospital, to mother Belinda Takawira.

Only one set of twins - two girls - were born at Tygerberg Hospital.

The Western Cape’s Health MEC, Dr. Nomafrench Mbombo, congratulated the families of all the newborns.

“I wish to congratulate all parents on the safe arrival of their newborns and wish them many years of happiness and good health. May you cherish the time together with your little ones, as parenthood is one of the best journeys’’

Mbombo emphasised the importance of the first 1 000 days of a baby’s life.

“We as the Western Cape Government Health are excited to be part of this journey, from your baby’s first immunisation to their first steps, we are were to support you. I encourage all parents to remember the importance of the first 1000 days of a child’s life.’’

‘’It is important to create a nurturing and healthy environment for your baby along with good nutrition, which can impact on a child’s ability to develop and learn. Ensure that your baby is fully immunised and follow the advice of health workers at your local clinic. Make time to play with your child and support him or her as they grow and develop. Remember to take care of yourself as well,’’ she added.

 

Done By: Mitchum George