Proud new parents Shayne Ward and Sophie Austin hold hands as they bring baby daughter Willow on Christmas shopping spree in Manchester

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They became first time parents just last week, after welcoming daughter Willow May to the world. 

And singer-turned-actor Shayne Ward and his stunning partner Sophie Austin appear to be taking to parenthood swimmingly as they were spotted indulging in some Christmas shopping in Manchester on Monday. 

The 32-year-old X Factor winner looked extremely hands-on as he pushed the pram while toting a rucksack as his glowing girlfriend looked chic in a camel overcoat.

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We are family: And singer-turned-actor Shayne Ward and his stunning partner Sophie Austin appear to be taking to parenthood swimmingly as they were spotted indulging in some Christmas shopping in Manchester on Monday

Just a week before their outing, Shayne posted a note on Twitter from Sophie, reading: 'Proud to share our incredible news...

'Me and Sophie had a beautiful baby girl. We are completely besotted and in love with the deepest of hearts. Our world. Willow May Ward.'

Since the announcement, Shayne appeared on Saturday night's Xtra Factor via video link, to proudly debut his daughter to the world - yet the family shopping trip is their first outing together.

Sophie was perfectly equipped for winter as she slipped on a camel coat which perfectly coordinated with her tan Ugg boots - perfect for the blistering December climes. 

Out and about: The 32-year-old X Factor winner looked extremely hands on as he pushed the pram while toting a rucksack while his glowing girlfriend looked chic in a camel overcoat

She kept things simple underneath as she sported head-to-toe black paired with a cream beanie topped with a fur bobble.

Shayne looked equally stylish in a collarless leather jacket paired with a black T-shirt and light wash jeans, while accessorising with his practical back pack - no doubt weighed down with nappies and essentials.   

Just days before, Shayne, who won The X Factor in 2005, looked overjoyed as he appeared on the talent show's sister programme to speak to hosts Rylan Clark-Neal and Matt Edmondson - where he admitted the satisfaction when she does 'number twos'.

Can't stop smiling: After his first week of fatherhood, the Coronation Street star delightedly chatted on the show which made him famous, although remained at home for the interview

After his first week of fatherhood, the Coronation Street star delightedly chatted on the show which made him famous, although remained at home for the interview. 

He said: 'I'm really good. This is my little girl, this is Willow May. I just came back from a dinner and I have to be on Daddy duty.'

Matt asked the singer: 'How satisfying is it when you have to get a burp out?', to which he cheekily responded: 'I think it's number twos that's the most satisfying bit. She's great, she's very content so I'm very happy.' 

Baby joy! Sophie and Shayne went public when they started dating in March, several months after her split from husband Graeme Rooney

Loving life: Just a week before, Shayne posted a note on Twitter from Sophie, reading: 'Proud to share our incredible news. Me and Sophie had a beautiful baby girl. We are completely besotted and in love with the deepest of hearts. Our world. Willow May Ward'

After his sweet announcement last week, Shayne's co-stars on the ITV soap have rushed to send their best wishes to him and partner Sophie after he announced the couple's happy news.

Catherine Tyldesley - who plays Eva Price - wrote: 'wahoooo!!!!!! Congrats guys!!!! SO thrilled for you!!! Lots of love xxxxx'.

Whilst Sally Ann Matthews (Jenny Bradley) added: 'This made me cry! So, so happy for you both. Welcome to the world Willow, can't wait to have a cuddle! x'.

Look at her! The star clearly cannot stop smiling since the arrival

Happy daddy: He said: 'I'm really good. This is my little girl this is Willow May. I just came back from a dinner and I have to be on Daddy duty'

Sair Khan, who stars as Alya Nazir in the ITV soap, offered the couple her well wishes, writing: 'CONGRATULATIONS!!! Over the moon for you!'.

And Richard Hawley (Johnny Connor) added: 'amazing!! Congratulations! So happy for you all! Welcome Willow! Lots and lots of love! X'

The former X Factor winner, who emerged victorious on series two of the singing competition, has seen his relationship with Sophie move at a rapid pace.

Number two: Matt asked the singer: 'How satisfying is it when you have to get a burp out?', to which he cheekily responded: 'I think it's number twos that's the most satisfying bit. She's great, she's very content so I'm very happy'

Proud parents: Sophie and Shayne went public when they started dating in March, several months after her split from husband Graeme Rooney

Sophie and Shayne went public when they started dating in March, several months after her split from husband Graeme Rooney.

The brunette and fellow actor Graeme wed in July 2015, but had called it quits by the end of the year.  

Sophie revealed in a statement at the time: 'Very sadly, my husband and I separated a little while ago. The breakdown of any long-term relationship is always difficult and this is no exception.'

Lovestruck: Shayne has seen his relationship with Sophie move at a rapid pace

Whirlwind romance: The singer-turned-actor shocked his fans when he took to Twitter earlier this year to share the couple's good news that they were expecting a child, saying that he was 'overjoyed'

Sophie and That's My Goal hitmaker Shayne were pictured together for the first time on a night out in June, going hand-in-hand as they attended Shayne's Corrie co-star Paula Lane's leaving party.

Shayne's representative had confirmed their blossoming relationship with an official statement a few weeks earlier. 

'Yes, the friendship between the pair has progressed after Sophie split with her partner, however it’s all still early days to comment further', his representative said. 

The singer-turned-actor shocked his fans when he took to Twitter earlier this year to share the couple's good news that they were expecting a child, saying that he was 'overjoyed'.

Congratulations: Shayne's co-stars on the ITV soap - including on-screen love interest Catherine Tyldesley - have rushed to send their best wishes to him and partner Sophie after he announced the couple's happy news

Show of support: Catherine, who plays Eva Price on the show, enthused: 'SO thrilled for you!'

In the same, mirrored post, Sophie wrote: 'After much speculation I'm overjoyed to announce that @ShayneTWard and I are expecting our first child (sic).'   

The lovebirds - who are alleged to have met through mutual friends - were reported to be keeping their relationship 'low key'.

A source told The Mirror: 'It was only after her marriage was definitely over they became anything more than just friends.’

'They went on a couple of dates after catching up through mutual friends. They’ve kept it low key so far.'

Happy couple: Sophie and Shayne went public when they started dating in March, several months after her split from husband Graeme Rooney