With few exceptions, Halloween has become a universal holiday celebrated by almost everyone – not only here, but around the world.
So just because you happen to be one of those who made a point to arrive too early and found yourself in a Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), doesn’t mean you couldn’t join in the fun.
It’s become a very common tradition to dress-up the preemies in cute costumes. Many NICUs organize costume craft parties for parents and nurses to engage their creativity. Parkland Hospital NICU in Dallas has special education students involved in creating the little one’s ensembles.
When I first started researching for this post, I had NO idea I would find as many different outfits as I did. And even the ones with the same themes were interpreted a bit different.
It kinda got away from me, but not wanting to leave out too many, I decided I’d put them into GIFs. I’ll start with one-offs and then move to similar ideas and close with favorites.
MISC
BEES
BOXERS
COWS
CRAZY CAT LADY
FLOWERS
LIONS
MERMAIDS
POPCORN
SUPERHEROES
TWINS
MY FAVORITES
The Viking with a beard; the Chipotle burrito; the skeleton with candy in his tummy; the mouse with all that cheese; the fire-breathing dragon
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Thanks Nameless. Twins are a disproportionate number of preemies indeed–nice there were pair costumes, too.
I did find myself hoping a few of the costumes were not worn for very long with how they might interfere with some of the care these tiny ones need.
I have been looking forward to this, and it certainly does not disappoint! Where to start! I love the fries and sub (You’re so cute I could just eat you up”) – but who can resist a unicorn? And I must shout out to whoever crocketed the ice cream cone.
I’m sure you noticed one of the lions was a lion Beanie Baby. And, OMG, the PB&J twins!
Your favorites are all great. Dis you know mice actually don’t like cheese? That surprised me because I thought all mammals liked cheese. Have you ever tried cheese with Nike? I’ll have to try it with Bustopher.
OMG…
Each picture is so, so sweet.
How absolutely adorable!
Thank you for posting these precious pics, Nameless!
Happy Halloween, everyone!
Wow, how adorable, Nameless.
You created a beautiful post. I love them all. They are so precious.
These costumes done by crochet, are cute.
It’s amazing how they were able to dress these precious babies.
So creative. Happy Halloween.
Thanks Nameless
Comment from Mitch –
Very cool babies at Halloween.