By james art Babies at the Women’s Hospital neonatal and infant intensive care unit (NICU) are celebrating a big milestone this week: their first Halloween. And while they may not be treats this year, they’ve dressed for the occasion.
Since 2015, NICU staff at Women’s Hospital have celebrated the holiday with their tradition of carefully transforming their most vulnerable and premature babies into their adorable alter egos. the goal? To give families of NICU patients fun memories and a sense of normalcy while celebrating babies and letting their personalities shine.
The costumes are handmade, put together by parents or bought from stores. Clothing from pet stores and Build-A-Bear Workshops provides ideal sizes for pint-sized patients. The result is a festive bunch of transformed babies. This year, 56 patients joined the tradition. And yes, the photos are taken by photographer Cyd Lapour to document all the special moments. Women’s Hospital treated us to some of the sweet, non-spooky photos. From Elvis and Princess Tiana to Hershey’s Kisses and ketchup packets, here’s a look at some of 2024’s cutest NICU costumes.
