Jack Ryan Shepherd is one of Kiama's newest residents

Weighing 3.42 kilograms, Jack was 54 centimetres long and was born at Wollongong Hospital.

Proud parents are Sallyanne and Ben Shepherd of Kiama. Jack is a new grandson for Kerry and Glenn Shepherd and Linda and Norman Reid.

Congratulations to the Shepherds! He is gorgeous.

If you or someone you know has had a baby, please send a photo and details to hayley.warden@fairfaxmedia.com.au for his or her photo to be featured on our website and in the print edition of the Kiama Independent.

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