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NICU babies prepare for Halloween in adorable costumes
Most parents don't expect that their child's first Halloween will be spent in a hospital, but that doesn't mean it isn't possible to celebrate. NICUs around the country are stepping up to lighten what is often a stressful situation, dressing their tiniest patients in adorable Halloween costumes.
Hospitals around the country dress up their tiniest NICU patients for holidays, and Halloween is certainly no exception.
Many of the costumes are handmade, offering a caring touch while creating precious memories for families navigating a difficult time.
UPMC Magee-Women's Hospital NICU nurse Riley Smolksy provided over 80 handmade costumes to dress up patients in the Pittsburgh hospital. Smolksy made the costumes with help from her mom and friends.
"I think doing stuff like this maybe makes their dark days a little bit brighter,” she said of the NICU families.
Grateful parents David and Megan Schmiech shared that their newborn preemie, Ezra, was wearing an Elmo costume.
"Ezra's older sister is obsessed with Elmo, and she got to meet him yesterday, and she kept saying, 'Baby Elmo, baby Elmo,' so we’re really excited for him to be dressed up as Elmo for Halloween here,” they told News 4.
The NICU at Detroit's Henry Ford Hospital is also showcasing its Halloween spirit with some handmade love.
Volunteer Valerie Atkinson has spent the last nine years crafting costumes for the hospital's tiniest residents, knitting Halloween favorites like pumpkins, ghosts, and even twin Frankensteins.
“I am always excited each year to see the parents and nurses smiling,” Atkinson said. “Being able to help give every family some fun during this stressful time uplifts my spirits!”
The tiny residents of Cleveland Children's Clinic entered Halloween week wearing costumes from classics like "The Incredibles," "Beauty and the Beast," and "Mario Brothers."
“We want families to have opportunities to celebrate milestones with their babies, just as they would at home. It’s special for our team to help make those possible," explained nurse manager Kelly Yuhasz. “During what can be an emotional time for our families, we hope this fun event brings them joy."
Beanie Babies took over Methodist Hospital's NICU last Saturday, as the babies were dressed as a variety of the Ty characters ahead of the holiday. Adorable costumes included a lobster, a frog, ladybugs, and a flamingo.
The NICU babies at Mass General Brigham for Children in Boston will be dressed as cowboys and cowgirls this Halloween.
“A lot of people think that the newborn intensive care unit can be a sad place, and it can be,” Elisa Abdulhayoglu, the NICU’s medical director told the Washington Post. “But babies are ounce for ounce, pound for pound, stronger than any adult on the planet.”
Duke Regional Hospital's Special Care Nursery team brought custom Halloween costumes to their patients, with specialty looks including a mermaid, a teddy bear, and even a Girl Scout.
Storybook characters took over the NICU at VCU, as patients were dressed as classic characters from books like "Corduroy," "101 Dalmatians," and "Rainbow Fish."
Each costume was handmade by a team of NICU nurses who have been coming together to create the costumes every year since 2018.
“Nurses and volunteers made the costumes over the last month to make sure families don’t have to miss out on the fun of their babies’ first holiday,” a VCU Health spokesperson told 8News.
Nurses handmade adorable costumes for the tiny patients at this Texas hospital, with outfits including a hot dog, a mermaid, and a sunflower.
Halloween (and other holidays) with adorable costumes is a way for NICU families to create memories while their children are receiving the best, most specialized care.
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NICU babies prepare for Halloween in adorable costumes
Most parents don't expect that their child's first Halloween will be spent in a hospital, but that doesn't mean it isn't possible to celebrate. NICUs around the country are stepping up to lighten what is often a stressful situation, dressing their tiniest patients in adorable Halloween costumes.
Hospitals around the country dress up their tiniest NICU patients for holidays, and Halloween is certainly no exception.
Many of the costumes are handmade, offering a caring touch while creating precious memories for families navigating a difficult time.
UPMC Magee-Women's Hospital NICU nurse Riley Smolksy provided over 80 handmade costumes to dress up patients in the Pittsburgh hospital. Smolksy made the costumes with help from her mom and friends.
"I think doing stuff like this maybe makes their dark days a little bit brighter,” she said of the NICU families.
Grateful parents David and Megan Schmiech shared that their newborn preemie, Ezra, was wearing an Elmo costume.
"Ezra's older sister is obsessed with Elmo, and she got to meet him yesterday, and she kept saying, 'Baby Elmo, baby Elmo,' so we’re really excited for him to be dressed up as Elmo for Halloween here,” they told News 4.
The NICU at Detroit's Henry Ford Hospital is also showcasing its Halloween spirit with some handmade love.
Volunteer Valerie Atkinson has spent the last nine years crafting costumes for the hospital's tiniest residents, knitting Halloween favorites like pumpkins, ghosts, and even twin Frankensteins.
“I am always excited each year to see the parents and nurses smiling,” Atkinson said. “Being able to help give every family some fun during this stressful time uplifts my spirits!”
The tiny residents of Cleveland Children's Clinic entered Halloween week wearing costumes from classics like "The Incredibles," "Beauty and the Beast," and "Mario Brothers."
“We want families to have opportunities to celebrate milestones with their babies, just as they would at home. It’s special for our team to help make those possible," explained nurse manager Kelly Yuhasz. “During what can be an emotional time for our families, we hope this fun event brings them joy."
Beanie Babies took over Methodist Hospital's NICU last Saturday, as the babies were dressed as a variety of the Ty characters ahead of the holiday. Adorable costumes included a lobster, a frog, ladybugs, and a flamingo.
The NICU babies at Mass General Brigham for Children in Boston will be dressed as cowboys and cowgirls this Halloween.
“A lot of people think that the newborn intensive care unit can be a sad place, and it can be,” Elisa Abdulhayoglu, the NICU’s medical director told the Washington Post. “But babies are ounce for ounce, pound for pound, stronger than any adult on the planet.”
Duke Regional Hospital's Special Care Nursery team brought custom Halloween costumes to their patients, with specialty looks including a mermaid, a teddy bear, and even a Girl Scout.
Storybook characters took over the NICU at VCU, as patients were dressed as classic characters from books like "Corduroy," "101 Dalmatians," and "Rainbow Fish."
Each costume was handmade by a team of NICU nurses who have been coming together to create the costumes every year since 2018.
“Nurses and volunteers made the costumes over the last month to make sure families don’t have to miss out on the fun of their babies’ first holiday,” a VCU Health spokesperson told 8News.
Nurses handmade adorable costumes for the tiny patients at this Texas hospital, with outfits including a hot dog, a mermaid, and a sunflower.
Halloween (and other holidays) with adorable costumes is a way for NICU families to create memories while their children are receiving the best, most specialized care.
Live Action News is pro-life news and commentary from a pro-life perspective.
Our work is possible because of our donors. Please consider giving to further our work of changing hearts and minds on issues of life and human dignity.
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Guest Articles: To submit a guest article to Live Action News, email editor@liveaction.org with an attached Word document of 800-1000 words. Please also attach any photos relevant to your submission if applicable. If your submission is accepted for publication, you will be notified within three weeks. Guest articles are not compensated (see our Open License Agreement). Thank you for your interest in Live Action News!
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