Joe and Carly Cole wrap their newborn daughter up tight as they head home

Wrapped protectively in a blanket, this is the first glimpse of Joe and Carly Cole since the arrival of their baby daughter.The proud parents took their newborn home today, four days after she was born at a private London hospital.
Laden with flowers, cards, balloons and gifts, the first-time parents seemed a bit overwhelmed as they struggled to fit their belongings in the car.

Proud parents: Joe and Carly Cole head home from hospital with their newborn daughter in London today

Wrapped up warm: Carly covers her charge with a blanket

Carly, 25, gave birth early on Thursday evening to her 6lb 3oz daughter at The Portland Hospital in London, following a 16-hour labour.

In an interview in November former fitness trainer Carly said they were thinking of calling their daughter Scarlett.
However, a source close to the couple said they have yet to decide on a name.
'It was a long labour but Carly is fine,' the source told Hello magazine.

Proud: Carly carries a fluffy toy for her baby

There she is: Carly checks everything is stored correctly in the car before climbing inside

With Chelsea star Cole's future at the club currently up in the air, the new baby could be starting her life in a northern city, with Manchester United and Liverpool both interested in signing the midfielder.
Cole is in negotiations with manager Carlo Ancelotti to extend his contract, which is up at the end of this summer, with the Premiership side.
But Ancelotti said he still believes he will stay with the west London club and added: 'He will stay at Chelsea next year, of that I am 100 per cent clear. He will be in the squad for next year.'

Popular: Flowers, balloons and gifts from well wishers fill the boot of the car