Reality TV stars Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo have delighted fans by sharing adorable throwback photos from their own childhoods, following the recent birth of their first child together.
From Reality TV to Family Life
The couple, who first met on the E4 show Made In Chelsea back in 2017, began dating in 2019. They officially tied the knot in a ceremony at Chelsea Registry Office before hosting a lavish wedding celebration in Spain in 2023. Their family grew with the arrival of their son, Ziggy, whose birth they announced on December 4 with heartwarming hospital photos.
A Nostalgic Social Media Post
Embracing their new roles as parents, the pair felt nostalgic last Friday. Jamie, 37, posted a touching video montage on Instagram. It featured a picture of his wife Sophie as a toddler, tagged with her birth year 1996, with the caption 'Time flies.' The clip then cut to a recent video of Sophie, now 31, with their newborn baby.
Jamie followed this with a childhood photo of himself with his brother, noting his birth year 1991, before showing a contemporary clip of him cradling his son.
Navigating the Spotlight of New Parenthood
This nostalgic post comes just days after Sophie shared a series of intimate snaps from her 'newborn bubble' on Thursday. The album showed her cuddling Ziggy, enjoying a morning coffee, and glimpses of their new London home. It also included an adorable picture of the baby's feet and Jamie playing Pac-Man.
However, the couple's journey into parenthood has not been without public scrutiny. In December, Jamie faced significant backlash after posting about Sophie creating a 'magical Christmas' just three weeks after giving birth.
Many followers and mumfluencers criticised the post for setting 'unrealistic expectations' for new mothers. Comments flooded in, with one person stating it was a 'typical IG moment' that only showed the best parts of the day and didn't prioritise 'healing and true connections.' Others questioned if the couple had extensive paid help from caterers or other professionals.
Sophie's recent, more candid album appears to offer a gentler, day-to-day view of life with a newborn, contrasting with the earlier idealised festive scene that sparked debate.
