MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – For families whose babies spend their early days in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), capturing moments like a first Halloween costume can be especially meaningful.
At USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital, nurses and other healthcare team members helped more than 60 families celebrate their child’s first Halloween this week — transforming the NICU into a festive space filled with pumpkins, superheroes, and tiny ghosts.
Experts say commemorating milestones like this offers lasting emotional benefits for parents navigating the uncertainty of a NICU stay. These moments promote bonding and can even help parents feel more confident when it’s time to bring their baby home…