First Baby Of 2026 Born At Raritan Bay Medical Center

PERTH AMBOY, NJ — A Rahway mom kicked off the new year by welcoming Raritan Bay Medical Center’s first baby of 2026.

At 7:44 a.m., mom Jaelyn welcomed her baby boy Kaleb, who weighed in at 7 pounds, 3 ounces, a spokesperson said.

Baby boy Kaleb joins a group of new babies across New Jersey, who each helped their families ring in the new year.

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"The arrival of the first babies of 2026 is a joyous and exciting moment for all of us at Hackensack Meridian Health. It's a powerful reminder of our mission: to provide the highest quality care to every mother and child,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health.

“My deepest thanks go to our outstanding team members for their unwavering commitment, and we send our warmest congratulations to the proud new parents,” Garrett continued. “We wish all our communities a vibrant and healthy new year."