ORLANDO, Fla. — While many were celebrating the start of a new year, others were waiting to become parents and bring a new life into 2023.

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Two families had new additions made just minutes after 2023 began.

These two were the first babies of the New Year born in Central Florida:

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Oliver

Baby Oliver became the first boy born in Brevard County, coming in at 7lbs, 7 ounces, and 19.5 inches long.

Oliver was born at Cape Canaveral Hospital at 12:17 a.m.

He is the first child to parents Josh and Ashley!

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Olivia

Olivia became the first baby girl in Central Florida, weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz. and measuring 18″ long.

She was born at 12:23 a.m. at the Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies.

In honor of her birth, the Central Florida Diaper Bank donated diapers for a year to the family.

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Shabinsky

This baby boy became the first baby delivered by AdventHealth for the new year.

Shabinsky Guerrier was born at 3:04 a.m. weighing 8 pounds, 9.6 ounces, and is 21 inches long.

His parents Kettia Maxi and dad Jean Guerrier were Orlando natives.

Congratulations to the parents and families of these children!

See more of the first Central Florida babies born here:

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First babies born in 2023 (Advent Health)

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