The first babies of 2026 in Metro Detroit have arrived!
Two hospitals in the Metro Detroit area announced the first bundles of joy born on Jan. 1, 2026.
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Corewell Health Beaumont Troy
Alayna Marie Dunbar was born on Jan. 1, 2026, at 12:15 a.m. at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy to Ashley and Andrew Dunbar from Rochester Hills.
Baby Alayna weighed 8lbs 3.8 oz and is 20.5 inches long. She was initially supposed to arrive on Dec. 21, 2025, but she wanted to make her parents’ New Year’s Day extra special.
According to the hospital, Alayna and Mom are doing well.
Detroit Medical Center
Jakai Rieves was born at 12:34 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2026, at Detroit Medical Center Hutzel Women’s Hospital to Rakiah and Jarmel Rieves of Detroit.
Baby Jakai was born at 8 pounds and 2 ounces, and is 20.5 inches long. According to the hospital, he is the couple’s first bundle of joy.