The first baby of the year 2026 at Yale New Haven Hospital was a baby boy who was born at 2:45 a.m., according to the health system.
The mother, Alyssa Kurowski, welcomed her son Elias Raylon, who weighed in at 8 pounds, 2.9 ounces and measured 21 inches, according to the hospital.
Big sister Lily is very excited to spend time with her brother, the hospital noted.
3 babies born this Christmas at CT hospitals: Welcome to the world Ruby, Áziel and Quentin!
The hospital said the family will now be given some much needed rest and privacy.
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