First baby of 2017 born at Fiona Stanley Hospital

Dad Christopillai Judy Quickson said despite coming 10 days ahead of his due date, the newborn was obviously keen to arrive in the New Year.

Mr Judy Quickson and wife Sherena, of Canning Vale, will follow their Sri Lankan Tamil culture of using numerology to choose a name for their second son.

Elder son Dhanal Harrintton (4) is said to be very excited by the arrival of his younger brother.