Caboolture Hospital Welcomes First Baby of 2026

Mum Yasmin with Baby Payton

Caboolture Hospital has welcomed its first baby of the year, with baby Payton Maniyah Edwards born in the early hours of New Year’s Day.

Payton arrived at 2:28am on 1 January 2026, bringing a joyful start to the year for proud parents Yasmin Herden and Ben Edwards, who live on Bribie Island.

Peyton tipped the scales at 7lb 1oz (3,240 grams) and measuring 52 centimetres long, born healthy and thriving.

The arrival was a special surprise for the family, with Payton originally due on 6 January 2026.

“We were surprised that she came on the very first day of the year,” Yasmin said.

“Not long after I gave birth, I was told she was the first baby born at Caboolture Hospital for the year which made the moment even more special.”

Payton joins a loving blended family of eight siblings, making her arrival particularly exciting for the whole family.

Yasmin described the experience as “amazing”, praising the care she received from the maternity team.

“We had an amazing natural birth with a beautiful midwife,” she said.

Caboolture Hospital’s maternity team were delighted to welcome five babies in total born on 1 January.

The hospital congratulates the family and wishes them all the very best as they begin the year with their newest arrival.