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The Block's Elyse Knowles and Josh Barker welcome their second child and unveil his adorable name

Lauren Attard
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Elyse Knowles and Josh Barker have welcomed their second child – a beautiful baby boy!

The Block 2017 winners announced the exciting news with a sweet video posted to Instagram on Sunday, and also confirmed the tot's name and meaning behind it.

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"Zaii Barker 🤍 To love and protect. 18th May 🐚," the couple wrote alongside the video.

The parents are clearly in awe of the newest addition, choosing the song 'Eyes on You' by Ed Patrick to accompany their announcement video.

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Elyse and Josh posted a video of sweet Zaii at just three days old. Instagram

Zaii arrives two years after Elyse and Josh welcomed their first-born Sunny, and there's no doubt that the little one is jumping at the news he's now a big brother.

Clearly excited by Zaii's arrival, Josh posted a second announcement on his social media including his name and birth date.

"Our little man 🐚🐚," Elyse commented.

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The couple's two-year-old son Sunny is no doubt excited to be a big brother. Instagram

Friends, family and fans rushed to the comment section to congratulate the Knowles-Barker clan on the birth of Zaii.

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"The cutest little squish going around," Elyse's sister Tahlea Knowles commented.

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Whille friend Lana Wilinson wrote: "Congratulations ❤️ Zaii you're perfect! Enjoy this special time! So happy for you all!"

READ MORE: Inside Elyse Knowles' lavish Byron Bay baby shower

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The couple announced the pregnancy in January this year, with Elyse revealing that she was halfway through her pregnancy.

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Elyse and Josh won The Block Elsternwick in 2017. Instagram

"Very, very grateful for baby number 2. Half way until Sunny is a big brother," she captioned the post.

READ MORE: Elyse and Josh reveal they're expecting their second child

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Josh and Elyse got engaged while Elyse was pregnant with Sunny, with the romantic proposal taking place on a beach.

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With two babies and an engagement it's been five busy and fun-filled years since Elyse and Josh won The Block Elsternwick in 2017.

They won a huge profit of $447,000 from the sale of the house they renovated, plus $100,000 prize money for making the most profit on auction day.

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Congratulations to the couple!

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