LAKEPORT, Calif. — A Clearlake couple has welcomed a healthy new baby girl, who has the distinction of being Lake County’s first baby of 2024.

Jaylin Mora-Rivera was born at 10:26 p.m. Monday, Jan. 1, to proud parents Janette Rivera and Gustavo Mora Cueras at Sutter Lakeside Hospital.

The hospital reported that Jaylin weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces.

Jaylin’s arrival was highly anticipated by big brother Dylan, 5, who has already met his little sister.

Her parents live in Clearlake but chose to give birth at Sutter Lakeside Hospital for a second time due to the care they received with their first child.

Rivera said she is feeling well. About her care, she says, “All the nurses are kind and attentive.”

The family was impressed with the education they received from the delivery team and felt very prepared for the birth of Jaylin.

Their delivery team included Dr. Peter Weiss, Amanda Smith, RN, and Crystal Zepeda, RN.

As the first baby of 2024 both at Sutter Lakeside and for all of Lake County, Jaylin and her family will receive a “New Year's Baby Basket.”

This tradition at Sutter Lakeside hospital is arranged by the staff of the Family Birth Center. This year’s basket donations were coordinated by Registered Nurses Clare Tanti and Meagan Gard.

Eleven individuals and organizations donated to this year’s basket, including Pak n Play, diaper bag, boppy pillow, grocery gift cards, a mama pamper package, newborn baby photo session, a staycation at a local Airbnb and many more items.

The 2024 donors included A+H General Store, Brittany Albaum, Darby Designs, Kaitlinn Bour, Lorena Watson, NP, Megan Andrus, Mother-Wise, Oak Clothing Boutique, Serenity Massage, Stefani Re and Sutter Lakeside Hospital.

The couple were much appreciative of the items and the spirit in which they were given.

Rivera is looking forward to enjoying a celebratory meal, bonding with Jaylin and then going home on Wednesday to be with family. For now, her care is continued postpartum by Dr. Brian Truong, Laurie De Leon, RN, and Courtney Taffi, RN.