Willow Michelle Mundy was the first baby for 2025 born at the Young Health Service.

Willow arrived on 6 January at 9.22am weighing a healthy 3.75 kilograms.

Mother Danah Anderson and father Jack Mundy, along with little brother Ollie, welcomed Willow.

Both parents were born in Young and said that it was wonderful to have their second child born in their home town.

The support of family and caring staff was appreciated.

Janice Ward, President of the Young Hospital Auxiliary, presented Willow with a hand crochet blanket in recognition of being the first baby for 2025. Janice was also the maker of the beautiful blanket.

Mrs Ward said that Young was very fortunate to have a facility where mothers could have their babies and not have to travel away.

LIBBY PLUMLEY