SAY hello to more adorable babies who have been born in south Essex during the coronavirus-imposed lockdown.

We have been asking you to send photos of your newly-arrived bundles of joy – and you did not disappoint.

These babies are bringing a ray of sunshine to their families in these difficult times and their arrivals mean lockdown will be of added significance to their parents.

We would still love to see your babies during lockdown and you can get involved by completing our simple form now.

Scroll down to see more of our readers' bundles of joy.

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Sucking his thumb - Alfie John George-Street was born less than six hours after mum Kayleigh George was induced on August 14

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Cheeky smile - George Thomas James Neale has brought joy to his family after coming into the world at Basildon Hospital

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Ready for bed - Roman Dennis Peter Hill, pictured in his pyjamas, was born via emergency c-section at Southend Hospital on May 26

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Fast asleep - Sadie Storm Hunt leaving Basildon Hospital to go home for the first time

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Cute as a button - Sianna-Rose Shepherd weighed 6lb 12oz when she was born on July 27