ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The city welcomed its first baby of the year 2026 shortly after midnight, with baby Nai’aree born at 12:50 a.m on 1-1-26.
Nai’aree, who weighs six pounds and measures 19 inches long, is welcomed by parents Nauticca and Martavian. Hospital staff celebrated her arrival by preparing a gift basket that included a holiday-themed onesie for the newborn.
Nai’aree is the first baby recorded in Rockford for the year 2026…