2020 will be forever be remembered as the year of the coronavirus pandemic - but for these families it will also be remembered for another, happier reason.

Sudbury Mercury: Chester James-George Joe Crowley born July 1, 2020Chester James-George Joe Crowley born July 1, 2020 (Image: Danae Crowley)

These are some of the babies born in 2020 as we lived through the global Covid-19 pandemic, went into lockdown, tragically lost loved ones, adopted e-learning, baked banana bread, and clapped for carers.

Sudbury Mercury: Jax Chambers born July 4, 2020Jax Chambers born July 4, 2020 (Image: Charlie Parker)

Sudbury Mercury: Delilah Felicity Glasse born on August 12, 2020Delilah Felicity Glasse born on August 12, 2020 (Image: Hannah Glasse)

Sudbury Mercury: Noah-Devante Grant born August 17, 2020Noah-Devante Grant born August 17, 2020 (Image: Ocean Grant)

These babies brought happiness to their parents, siblings and their extended families and now, through our series of features, we are introducing you to the babies of 2020.

Sudbury Mercury: Rowan Jack Sayer born May 23, 2020Rowan Jack Sayer born May 23, 2020 (Image: Jade Sayer)

Sudbury Mercury: Millie Moss born July 8, 2020Millie Moss born July 8, 2020 (Image: Hayley Moss)

Sudbury Mercury: Alfie Eden Monk born August 13, 2020Alfie Eden Monk born August 13, 2020 (Image: Kate Monk)

Sudbury Mercury: Jennifer Rae Bloomfield born May 25, 2020Jennifer Rae Bloomfield born May 25, 2020 (Image: Susannah Foulger and Jason Bloomfield)

Sudbury Mercury: Willow Carter born July 3, 2020Willow Carter born July 3, 2020 (Image: Lisa Carter)

Sudbury Mercury: Brandon-lee born April 25, 2020Brandon-lee born April 25, 2020 (Image: Dale Day)

Sudbury Mercury: Zara-Rose Howard-Woods born September 4, 2020Zara-Rose Howard-Woods born September 4, 2020 (Image: Ebony Woods)

Sudbury Mercury: Kiara Eva Hughes born October 11, 2020Kiara Eva Hughes born October 11, 2020 (Image: Beth Read)

Sudbury Mercury: Poppy Firman born June 12, 2020Poppy Firman born June 12, 2020 (Image: Dee Warner)

Sudbury Mercury: Tahlia Grace Matoo born October 29, 2020Tahlia Grace Matoo born October 29, 2020 (Image: Sheree Tricker)

Sudbury Mercury: Darcie Howard born October 28, 2020Darcie Howard born October 28, 2020 (Image: Ebony Cooper)

Sudbury Mercury: Mila-Rose Moulsdale, born November 25, 2020Mila-Rose Moulsdale, born November 25, 2020 (Image: Bethany Hines)