MEET more adorable babies who have been born in south Essex during the coronavirus-imposed lockdown.

We have been asking you to send photos of your newly-arrived bundles of joy – and you did not disappoint.

These babies are bringing a ray of sunshine to their families in these difficult times.

Their arrivals mean lockdown will be of added significance to their parents.

We would still love to see your babies during lockdown and you can get involved now.

Scroll down to see some of our readers' wonderful babies.

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Newborn - Luna Josie Riley just an hour after being born at Southend Hospital on July 1

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Memorable day - Theo William White shares his birthday, June 16, with mum Paige Kyra Sutheran

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Centre of attention - Sadie Mason, pictured with big brothers Freddie and Charlie, was born at Basildon Hospital

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Cheeky smile - Ivy Billington has been the light of parents Georgia and Lewis Billington’s lives during the coronavirus pandemic

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Comfortable - Kruz Adam Tony Phillips weighed 8lbs 10oz after being born on July 25 and has filled parents Sarah and Daniel Phillips with joy