Two neonatal intensive care babies dressed as Luigi and Mario for Halloween. (The Cleveland Clinic via SWNS)
By Ben Barry
Tiny patients in a neonatal intensive care unit have donned their spookiest outfits for Halloween.
The premature and sick babies — who are in the Cleveland Clinic Children’s NICU — got into the Halloween spirit by dressing as a tutu-wearing pumpkin, a spellbinding witch, and a little mermaid.
Tiny patients in a neonatal intensive care unit in costumes from "The Incredibles". (The Cleveland Clinic via SWNS)
Other parents and caregivers got creative with costumes, transforming newborns into a small but mighty lion, a pair of twins dressed as skeletons, and everyone’s favorite superheroes.
Cleveland Clinic Children’s NICU nurse manager Kelly Yuhasz said: “Little moments can mean a lot to families during what can be an uncertain time in the NICU.
A neonatal intensive care unit baby dressed as a pumpkin. (The Cleveland Clinic via SWNS)
“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.
“During what can be an emotional time for our families, we hope this fun event brings them joy.
“We’d say Halloween couldn’t be sweeter.”
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