We asked families to send in pictures of their babies who will be enjoying Christmas for the first time this year.

Laura Armstrong from Newbrough is looking forward to seeing her four-month-old baby Sophia Grace Miller enjoy the Christmas festivities this year.

Hexham Courant: Sophia Grace Miller from NewbroughSophia Grace Miller from Newbrough (Image: Laura Armstrong)

Samantha Leadbitter from Wark is looking forward to creating some memories with her son Ethan Leadbitter who was born in February.

Hexham Courant: Ethan Leadbitter from WarkEthan Leadbitter from Wark (Image: Samantha Leadbitter)Sinead Millar from Hexham is excited for her six-month-old Dolly-Anna Dunlop to experience the joys of Christmas Day.

Hexham Courant:  Dolly-Anna Dunlop from Hexham Dolly-Anna Dunlop from Hexham (Image: Sinead Millar)Four-week-old Axel Holmes from Prudhoe is dreaming of a perfect Christmas with his family.

Hexham Courant: Axel Holmes from PrudhoeAxel Holmes from Prudhoe (Image: Toni Irving)