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Jessica Marais and James Stewart Take Baby Scout Shopping in Sydney

Jessica Chandra — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:58:19 EST

Jessica Marais and James Stewart took their baby daughter Scout shopping for some groceries in Sydney today. The two-month-old stayed close to her mother, who affectionately kissed her head, in a baby carrier, as James toted nappies and the rest of their shopping. The former Packed to the Rafters stars, who are engaged, said that they were going to move to the US with baby Scout so Jessica could resume work on the second season of Magic City. Jess said she would healthily lose the baby weight she’d put on as her sexy role in the series involves nudity, but she revealed that she’d only gained 7kg during her pregnancy due to healthy snack cravings. The family debuted their dark-haired girl in Who a week after she was born, and also shared the inspiration behind her name.

See the First Picture of Jessica Marais and James Stewart's Baby Girl, Scout!

Jessica Chandra — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:40:06 EST

Proud new parents Jessica Marais and James Stewart have shared the first picture of their week-old baby girl with Who, which is on sale now. Scout Edie Stewart was born in Sydney on May 9, and Jessica and James revealed the story behind how her name was chosen. Jessica said, “To Kill a Mockingbird is one of my favourite novels, my mum brought me up reading it, and it never fails to move me.” It’s also a tribute to her late father, Tony, because Atticus Finch, Scout’s father in the novel, reminded Jessica of him. They also liked the name because it worked for a boy or girl, and the engaged couple, who met on the set of Packed to the Rafters and shared an onscreen romance, had decided to keep the gender a surprise until the birth. Physically, little Scout bears a strong resemblance to her father but James said she has “her mum’s lips and my nose.” Congrats to the family!

Jessica Marais Gives Birth to a Baby Girl Named Scout!

Jessica Chandra — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:56:17 EST

Jessica Marais has given birth to a baby girl! The former Packed to the Rafters actress and fiancé James Stewart welcomed their first child yesterday and named her Scout, with their rep saying, “It is with much joy and pride that Jessica Marais and James Stewart announce the birth of their baby girl, Scout Edie Stewart.” It was reported yesterday that Jessica had checked into Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.

James recently confirmed that he’ll be leaving Rafters to focus on raising their baby girl while Jess works on the second season of her US show Magic City. He said the family will be “moving to America not long after the baby is born - probably three or four weeks. It’s a pretty massive deal, but we have to do it.” Congrats to Jessica and James!