CHICAGO (WGN) — Despite being hospitalized this Oct., the tiniest patients at Advocate Children’s Hospital are joining in on Halloween festivities. Babies in the NICU are dressing up for their very first Halloween.
Parents worked with their child’s care team to safely dress their babies in costumes ranging from simple to elaborate. This year’s outfits include a Costco hot dog, a scuba diver and Hulkamania.
The annual celebration also features a social media contest.
Photos of the little ones are posted on Advocate Children’s Hospital’s Facebook page, where the public can vote for their favorites by “liking” the images. The baby with the most reactions by 12 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, will win a prize.
“Celebrating the resilience of our NICU patients and their families is the most important part of this annual event, as they truly are superheroes every day,” said Dr. Frank Belmonte, President of Advocate Children’s Hospital. “Helping our tiniest patients participate in their first Halloween is one small way we can bring smiles and joy that families in the NICU so deserve.”
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