Although they spent their first Halloween in the NICU, babies had the chance to wear costumes such as this one inspiring "Hoop Dreams" on the day. Photo courtesy Wellstar Golisano Children's Hospital of Georgia.
Although they spent their first Halloween in the NICU, babies had the chance to wear costumes such as this one inspiring "Hoop Dreams" on the day. Photo courtesy Wellstar Golisano Children's Hospital of Georgia.

In pictures: NICU babies dress up for Halloween

October 31, 2026·Special To Augusta Good News·No Comments

Several babies spending their first Halloween at Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia had a special photo shoot with their first costumes.

One of the hospital’s NICU nurses crocheted costumes for the babies.

A candy corn costume was the first one worn by this baby at the Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia on Oct. 31, 2026. Photo courtesy Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia.
A butterfly was the first costume for this baby at the Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia on Oct. 31, 2026. Photo courtesy Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia
The force was strong this with baby at the Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia. Photo courtesy Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia.
A Minnie Mouse costume was the first one for this baby at the Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia on Oct. 31, 2026. Photo courtesy Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia
A NICU baby at the Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia wore a minion costume on Oct. 31, 2026. Photo courtesy Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia

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