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NICU Babies Dressed in Costumes for Halloween Joy

10/31/2025

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Children’s hospitals across the United States celebrated Halloween by dressing NICU babies in costumes to bring joy to families.
At Children’s Wisconsin, nurses adorned infants in food-themed and character costumes.
Boone Health Hospital participated with hand-crocheted costumes made by staff, emphasizing care for the babies and their families.
Seattle Children’s and Overlake Hospital’s NICUs crafted costumes, including a dalmatian puppy and a "Lil Dumper" to honor a local baseball player.

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Story summary

Children’s hospitals across the United States celebrated Halloween by dressing NICU babies in costumes to bring joy to families.
At Children’s Wisconsin, nurses adorned infants in food-themed and character costumes.
Boone Health Hospital participated with hand-crocheted costumes made by staff, emphasizing care for the babies and their families.
Seattle Children’s and Overlake Hospital’s NICUs crafted costumes, including a dalmatian puppy and a "Lil Dumper" to honor a local baseball player.