Kids & Family

These 10 FL Preemies In Halloween Costumes Are Just Delicious

Fun-sized costumes offer comfort to parents of newborn preemies in Tallahassee.

A Tallahassee preemie has a nap in a cozy avocado.
A Tallahassee preemie has a nap in a cozy avocado. (​Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Marketing & Communications)

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Good things continue to come in small packages, even in 2020.

These 10 bundles of joy, born at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare hospital, were dressed up and photographed by neonatal intensive care nurses in an effort to make an uncertain time "so special for these little ones’ families," the hospital said.

One in 10 newborns is treated in a NICU unit. At Tallahassee Memorial, that's approximately 600 babies a year.

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A newborn baby sleeps berry comfortably at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare hospital. (Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Marketing & Communications

And each Halloween, night nurses show off their crafting skills on hand-hewn costumes for preemie babies in the hospital's two NICU units.

"Having a new baby in the NICU can sometimes make the holidays feel a little less merry, but our amazing team works to make the environment as comfortable as possible for our babies and families – including bringing the festive fun to them!"the hospital said in a statement.

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There's no snake in this Woody's boot. But hey, anybody seen Buzz Lightyear? (Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Marketing & Communications)

Whether you're a fan of baked goods, salty popcorn or creamy avocado, you're sure to find something here to make you smile.

Keep scrolling to see all these of bundles of joy, courtesy of Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Marketing & Communications.


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Thing 1 and Thing 2 await a visit from Dr. Seuss.


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Who wouldn't love a nap in a warm bowl of spaghetti.


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This baby snuggled in a bag of popcorn is cute enough to eat.


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Just a bundle of Almond Joy.


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This costume has Mounds of cuteness.


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One chocolate chip cookie, fresh from the oven.


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This Florida baby dreams of a tropical vacation.


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A Tallahassee preemie has a nap in a cozy avocado.

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