Big bundle of joy for Busselton family

Extra presents will sit under Busselton’s Dawn Blanchard’s Christmas tree this year, celebrating her first Christmas with 11-week-old Ben.

Weighing 4610grams when born on October 6, Ben was the biggest baby born at Busselton Hospital this year.

The new arrival is one of 242 babies born at Busselton Hospital this year who will celebrate their first Christmas on Tuesday.

Mrs Blanchard and husband Brian had not been expecting Ben to be such a big baby.

“He was born 56 minutes before his due date, so he was just a big baby,” she said.

Big brother Jack, who was born three weeks premature, weighed just under 3630grams.

“Jack’s really enjoyed being a big brother and has gotten Ben a couple of Christmas presents,” Mrs Blanchard said.