Baby born with five inches of jet-black hair compared to Jungle Book's Mowgli

Parents Sara Morris, 36, and Joshua Jones, 29, were blown away when 7lb 8oz Oscar was born with an astonishing 5cm of thick jet-black hair

A baby boy has been dubbed Mowgli after the Disney Jungle Book character - thanks to his 5cm of thick jet-black hair.

Oscar’s locks were spotted on a scan before he entered the world, with doctors estimating it was already 1cm long inside the womb.

After he was just eight weeks old, parents Sara Morris, 36, and Joshua Jones, 29, had to take him for his first haircut as his mop continued to grow.

When the couple are out walking with Oscar, admirers often stop them in the street to comment on his locks.

Now, 20 weeks have passed since she had her C-section, and Sara says they’ve dubbed him ‘Mowgli’ after The Jungle Book character due to his unique hairstyle.

The happy couple were blown away when 7lb 8oz Oscar was born with an astonishing 5cm of thick jet black hair, reports DevonLive .

Sara, who runs a baby shop in the village, said "people on the street come over to us and comment on Oscar's lovely thick hair".

Sara said: "We really couldn't believe just how much hair he had when he was born! It's not something you see very often!

"His hair was, and is, very thick and very black. Joshua and I have brown hair, though he's closer to his dad than to me for that.

"Oscar's aware that he has so much hair, I think. When we lie him down, he'll put his arms over his head and play with it.

"But he'll start crying when he accidentally pulls it, because his fingers get tangled up!

"Joshua and I had watched The Jungle Book in December, so maybe the film was fresh on my mind when Oscar was born.

"I struggled with pregnancy diabetes, and there was a whole week in May where I suffered with this intense heartburn.

"We went for a regular check-up, and learned that Oscar had 1cm of hair already.

"So we were expecting him to have some head hair when he was born. But we didn't expect quite as much as we we got!

"I took one look at him and said - 'he looks just like Mowgli!'.

"Everyone else then looked and said - 'yeah, you're right! He's Mowgli!'.

"Joshua's parents have taken to calling him little Mowgli ever since. It started because of his hair, but he's also very cheeky, so I think it will stick!"

Oscar was born at 2am on July 10 and now has a whopping 12cm of hair on his head.

Her friends have told Sara Oscar should model - because his striking mane makes him look "more like a little man than a baby".

Taking to Facebook, Sara's pictures of newborn Oscar were inundated with praise from friends - many astounded by his hair.

One user posted: "Beautiful. Holy Hair! How is that even possible?!!! ❤ dude will be shaving before you know it!!! ❤".

Another wrote: "Looks adorable. So much hair. So dark. Congratulations ❤ ".

One said: "Look at all his hair, does he want to share some with me.".

Another user posted: "Can’t get over his hair ".

And one friend even suggested: "He is absolutely gorgeous - the hair is amazing! You must both be so proud! He needs to be a model!

Oscar is yet to see the classic movie although Disney fan Joshua, a warehouse assistant, plans to sit down and watch it with him in the near future.

Meanwhile, Oscar likes to dress up as Mr Potato Head from the Toy Story film series, and goes everywhere with a Lion King Simba doll.

Sara even dressed him up as Harry Potter, and posted a photo online, where one person commented: "I cannot wait to meet this little wizard, everyone loves him ...must be that special magic he has. Bless him xx".

Another mum said: "Gorgeous bubba. Xxx ".

Sara described Oscar as "very perceptive, bright, and aware" adding: "Joshua and I can't tell if he'll crawl or talk first!"

"Oscar looks so much older than other babies - it's his hair!"