She may only be a few days old, but already Queensland newborn Maisie Lily MacDonald is already quite the celebrity.

 

The tot has made headlines not only in her native Australia but around the world, after being named as the biggest baby ever born at her local hospital.

 

Sharing an incredible photo of her daughter as she entered the world, proud father Mason wrote: “I’d like to introduce Maisie Lily MacDonald to everyone…

 

“…Weighing in at 13lbs 4pz (6.020 kilograms), claiming the record of biggest baby born at Rockhampton Hospital.

 

“Welcome to the world and the family, ya massive newborn.”

 

The stunning photo garnered plenty of love online, quickly going viral around the world.

 

 

The family was inundated with interview requests, and they opened up to TODAY.com about their joyful news.

 

Maisie’s mum, Makaela – who is also mum to little Aubree – admitted that her pregnancy had been difficult towards the end.

 

“I needed help getting out of bed. I was just over it,” she told the US media outlet.

 

Still, Maisie’s impressive weight came as quite a surprise to her and the family.

 

“I went for a growth scan at about 37 weeks, and she was weighing about 10 pounds then. I certainly didn’t think she’d come out at 13 pounds.”

 

As for doting new dad Mason, he was totally unfazed!

 

 

“I was pretty stoked. I couldn’t believe she was six kilograms, it’s cool,” he said.

 

Easily known Mason wasn’t the one going through labour!

 

The news comes a year after the birth of Baby Nandini, an Indian tot who was named as ‘the heaviest female infant ever born’.

 

Nandini tipped the scales at just over 15 pounds.

 

At the time of her birth, her doctor, Venkatesh Raju, said: “She is a miracle. I believe she is not only the heaviest baby born in India, but the heaviest baby girl ever born in the world.”

 

Well done to Makaela for bringing beautiful Maisie into the world.

 

Well, mums, tell us – could your baby give Maisie a run for her money in the birth weight department? Be sure to let us know in the comment section!

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