New Year's Babies: First Deliveries of 2026 in NYC

First Babies of 2026 in New York City

• 👶 Baby Liam was the first baby born at NYU Langone, arriving at 12:56 a.m. to parents Julieta and David.
• 👶 In Harlem, a baby girl was born exactly at midnight to parents Umei and Amadu, with no name chosen yet.

Noah Joseph Lewis's Arrival

• 👶 Noah Joseph Lewis was the first baby born in Brooklyn, arriving at 2:22 a.m. at Maimonides Medical Center.
• 🏥 His mother, Chelsea Lewis, experienced a long labor that began with concerns over Noah's stress levels during an ultrasound.
• 🗓️ The family's plans to celebrate New Year's Eve were altered due to the unexpected early labor.

A Midwife's Dedication

• 💖 Phyllis Lynn, a certified nurse midwife with over 30 years of experience, delivered Noah.
• 🤝 Lynn, who also delivered Chelsea, remains dedicated to her patients, offering 24-hour availability even after retirement.
• ✨ Chelsea expressed gratitude for Lynn's passion and commitment to her profession.

Looking Ahead

• 🏡 Parents Chelsea and Devon Lewis hope to bring baby Noah home from Maimonides Medical Center in the coming days.
• 📺 Dad Devon Lewis plans to share the story of Noah's TV debut with him when he is older, creating a new New Year's Eve tradition.