We three kings! Proud parents welcome trio of Christmas baby boys

Mum Jodie Holmes (29) had been due to give birth to Mason Alan Charlie Schofield on Christmas Eve – but his arrival a day later was perfectly timed, according to dad Chris Schofield.

The 30-year-old manufacturer said: “We were glad and I'd been hoping he would as that's my dad's birthday.

“Also he was born at 19.58 which was the year my dad was born!”

Mason, who weighed 7 lbs 15 oz, has been welcomed to the family, who live in Dinnington, by older sisters Mia-Rose (11) and ten-year-old Layla.

Chris said: “They are ecstatic – they are both like little mother hens around him.”

And the family connections continue with the baby's boy's chosen middle names – Alan after the granddad of mum Jodie, who works as a cleaner, and Charlie after Chris' grandfather.

There was a paternal theme for the middle name of Ivor Dean Thwaytes who was also born on Christmas Day to parents Holly Thirlwell, a 33-year-old therapist, and dad Jonny Thwaytes, a 32-year-old courier.

Holly said: “We chose the name Dean after my dad and just really liked the name Ivor.”

The latest addition to the Mexborough family, who weighed 8 lbs 2 oz, has been welcomed by big sister Cleo (20 months).

“He is a content baby and is doing well and settling at home with his sister,” said Holly.

Baby Oscar James Keightley had been due on December 30 – but arrived as an early festive present for mum Natalie, a 33-year-old primary school teacher, and engineer dad Liam (34).

“He arrived a little bit faster than expected,” said Natalie.

“We had just finished Christmas dinner and he was on his way!”

Oscar, who weighed 7 lbs 14 oz, is much loved by two-year-old sister Ayda.

“She's definitely taken on the role of big sister,” said Natalie.

And the bundle of joy's name was even inspired by his place of birth.

Natalie said: “When we were in Rotherham Hospital there were pictures on the walls of other babies born there and there was one called Oscar – we really liked the name.”