Beyonce's baby makes public debut

Beyonce and Jay-Z posted pictures of daughter Blue Ivy on the blogging service Tumblr (AP/Ed Burke for Beyonce.com)

Published: 3:19am, 11th February 2012
Updated: 3:56am, 12th February 2012

She has been a sensation since she has been born, and now Blue Ivy has made her public debut.

Five photos of the one-month-old were posted by her parents - Beyonce and Jay-Z - on a page at the blogging service Tumblr.

The pictures at http://helloblueivycarter.tumblr.com include a close-up of the baby and two of each parent holding her.

A statement next to the photos reads: "We welcome you to share our joy."

The couple also thanked the public for respecting their privacy.

Blue Ivy is the superstar couple's first child.