At a Glance
- Newborns arrive at Philly hospitals on 2026, from Temple Women & Families Hospital at 12:10 a.m. to St. Luke’s at 1:11 a.m.
- Babies were born at Temple Women & Families Hospital, Penn Medicine Doylestown, St. Luke’s Anderson Campus, and Lankenau Medical Center.
- All newborns and parents reported healthy, with two weighing just over 8 lbs.
- Why it matters: Families in the region welcomed new life as the year began, highlighting community support for newborn health.
On New Year’s Day 2026, several Philadelphia-area hospitals celebrated the arrival of new babies, each arriving at a different time and weighing just over 8 pounds. From Temple Women & Families Hospital at 12:10 a.m. to St. Luke’s Anderson Campus at 1:11 a.m., families welcomed their first children of the year. All newborns and their parents were reported healthy.
Births by Hospital
The table below summarizes the newborns, their birth times, parents, and weights.
| Hospital | Time | Baby | Parents | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Women & Families Hospital | 12:10 a.m. | Ezkiel Hall | Natalie Rivera | – |
| Penn Medicine Doylestown | 12:00 a.m. (midnight) | Henry Schamp | Sarah & Ryan Schamp | – |
| St. Luke’s Anderson Campus | 1:11 a.m. | Ja’coby Asher Roberson | Brian Roberson & Kobie Smith | 8 lbs 6 oz |
| Lankenau Medical Center | 12:22 a.m. | Elliott Sarnoff | Kim & Jason Sarnoff | 8 lbs 13 oz |
All newborns and parents were reported healthy by their respective hospitals.
Family Health Updates
Hospitals shared that each baby and parent are healthy, with no complications noted.
Key Takeaways
- Newborns arrived at Philadelphia-area hospitals on 2026, from Temple Women & Families Hospital at 12:10 a.m. to St. Luke’s at 1:11 a.m.
- Two babies weighed just over 8 lbs, while others had no weight reported.
- All parents and newborns were reported healthy.
The arrival of these babies marks a hopeful start to 2026 for families across the Philadelphia region.
