NICU Babies Dressed in Halloween Costumes Across Multiple US Hospitals

Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) across the United States continue a heartwarming tradition of dressing babies in costumes for their first Halloween. Hospitals such as Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, and VCU Children's Hospital in Richmond have all participated by creating themed costumes for their tiniest patients. These costumes range from storybook characters and food themes to creative outfits like Care Bears and Taylor Swift. The nurses design and handcraft the costumes, often photographing the babies and providing keepsakes for families to cherish. This annual tradition aims to bring joy, creativity, and compassion to families spending this significant milestone in the NICU. It highlights the compassionate care and festive spirit shared by hospital staff to brighten the lives of patients and their families during challenging times.