13 babies born across North and West Cumbria on leap year day (Image: Pixabay)
More than 10 babies across North and West Cumbria will have to wait a little longer than expected for their first 'official birthday'.
2024 is a leap year which means that February has 29 days rather than the usual 28.
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Leap years only occur once every four years meaning that those born on February 29 have to wait a little while longer than most for their birthday.
There were 13 babies - including a set of twins - born at either the Cumberland Infirmary or the West Cumberland Hospital on February 29 meaning that their first 'official' birthday is still almost four years away!
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