Voting closed: Who will be crowned SA’s cutest summer baby?
From sleepy newborns to smiley twins, we’re searching for SA’s cutest summer baby. Voting is now closed but you can still read the stories of the 15 bubs who led the competition.
Local
Don't miss out on the headlines from Local. Followed categories will be added to My News.
Oh baby, South Australian newborns are cute!
More than 150 doting parents, grandparents, friends and family nominated their bubs for a chance to be crowned SA’s cutest summer baby.
We asked you to share an adorable photo of your little one born in December, January or February and tell us why they deserved the title and you sure delivered.
In our quest to celebrate their chubby cheeks and journeys into the world, we revealed the five cuties leading each month.
Voting is now closed.
DECEMBER LEADING FIVE
Adey Andrews
“Adey decided she wanted to arrive six weeks early, she spent two weeks in special care and has been such a strong little girl from the start! She loves to smile and to keep mum and dad up at night!” – Molly Andrews.
Flora Msapenda
“A little dolly from the moment she was born! Came into the world quietly, just looking around and taking it all in.” – Elle Msapenda.
Irelia Mabel Anderson
“Irelia is our little miracle. She was conceived by IVF after many failed fertility treatments and surgeries. She is such a ray of sunshine, she smiled at seven weeks for the first time and has been spreading joy with her beautiful smile ever since.” – Tayla Reiman.
Luca Mignone
“Luca is 14 weeks old. Every morning he wakes up with a big smile, not sure where he gets it from – mum needs coffee first!” – Georgina Proctor.
Samar & Kyra Garg
“Our twins (boy and girl) were born premature at 32 weeks. After spending nine weeks at the hospital, they’re finally home and are spreading sunshine and smiles all around them.” – Rajani Khetan Garg.
JANUARY LEADING FIVE
Arlo Connor
“Arlo is our second baby, my pregnancy flew by while I was chasing our toddler and he slept for the first three weeks of his life. He truly is the most beautiful soul inside and out. He has fit into our life so perfectly and completed our crazy family with a sense of calm and so much love.” – Taylor Siebel.
Levi
Born on January 24, Levi was nominated by Bethany Collins.
Gia Iannunzio
“Gia loves music and kicking her legs, she is such a smiley and happy girl.” – Nadia Iannunzio.
River Whitney
“Always charming the ladies with his handsome grin.” – Meagan Hayes.
Violet Aurelia King
“Violet has the biggest smile and is a major snugglebug!” – Dimitria Lymberopoulos.
FEBRUARY LEADING FIVE
Airlie Gooder
“Loves a cuddle and smile with mum and dad. Was an easy birth and has been an easy going baby. Ultimate water baby water birth and loves having baths and showers.” – Bradley Gooder.
Hugo Morris
“Hugo’s big sister is in love with her little brother who is constantly kissing and cuddling him! Our miracle baby after the loss of a previous bundle. We are totally smitten!” – Cody Morris.
Hamish Knobben
“Hamish was in such a hurry to meet us that his dad didn’t even have time to eat the chocolate doughnut he bought on the way to the hospital! Hamish loves taking it all in with his big blue eyes and going for walks with his fur siblings.” – Melanie Ayling.
Memphis Magazin-Newchurch
“This is our beautiful boy Memphis the youngest little star wars fan who loves to play dress up in his Baby Yoda costume. He is a very chatty baby and loves sitting on the tractor with his Daddy learning how to be a future little farmer.” – Raquel Magazin-Newchurch.
Xavier Njenga
“Off to the hospital we went, bags were packed with 000 clothes thinking I’m having big baby. In my family there have been few 9lbs and given I had gestational diabetes one would only think they would deliver a big baby. However on arrival our little blessing was 2.8kg which is around 6.5 and his clothes size was 00000. So his first set clothes he swam in.” – Natasha Eli.
EARLIER WE REVEALED THE TEN TOTS LEADING EACH MONTH
HELP US CROWN SA’S CUTEST SUMMER BABY
*Note: You must be a digital subscriber to vote. One only vote per subscriber per poll will be recorded. Voting closes at 8am on Monday, March 21.
Grandfather enters plea to abuse material – but not child sexual abuse
An Adelaide grandfather who allegedly abused multiple children has admitted possessing child exploitation material.
Read more
Motorcyclist remembered as ‘proud grandfather’ after fatal crash
A devoted father and grandfather who died in a crash between a motorcycle and truck in Adelaide’s northern suburbs has been honoured by his loved ones.
Read more