Maternity staff at the Isle of Wight's St Mary's Hospital have welcomed two ‘Leap Year’ babies, born on Saturday February 29. First to arrive was a baby boy, Harrison at 12.20am, weighing 6lbs, to parents Chris Irwin and Kelly Rimmer of East Cowes. Second to arrive was a baby girl, Lily-Mae at 7.24pm, weighing 5lbs 11oz, to parents John Downing and Ellen Phelps of Ryde. Amanda Pearson, Head of Midwifery at St. Mary’s, said: “Congratulations to both sets of parents on their new arrivals.” “A baby born on February 29 is indeed a special event and the whole team wish the babies health and happiness for the future.”