George is one of the biggest ever babies to be born in the UK, weighing a whopping 15lb 7oz.

George was born after a 16 hour labour during which he nearly died and is double the average weight of a newborn baby. Mum Jade Packer was completely shocked as she never expected him to be so big as her midwife had indicated that he may weigh around 10lb, which itself is a large baby.

George was born on 11th February 2013, which was 11 days after his due date.  Due to his broad shoulders he got stuck during delivery and because of this was only given a 10% chance of survival. This caused him to stop breathing for approximately 20 minutes, but fortunately nurses at the Gloucestershire Royal Infirmary managed to resuscitate him.

After spending 2 weeks in the specialist baby unit at St Michael’s Hospital in Bristol, George was allowed home with Mum Jade and dad Ryan King.

After just a month at home, George is already over 2ft tall and is wearing baby clothes for a 6 month old.  But this is a happy ending and both Mum and dad are said to be overjoyed, despite the worries as George entered into the world.