Children in the intensive care unit celebrate Halloween in special costumes

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — The Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare NICU team is bringing the joy of Halloween to sick and premature babies with creative costumes.

The annual tradition aims to bring some normalcy to the NICU environment and make an uncertain time special for families.

TMH is home to Level II and the only level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in our region. In addition to providing sick and premature babies with the highest level of specialized care, TMH works to make the NICU environment as comfortable as possible for our babies and their families.

Having a baby in the NICU can be unexpected and challenging for families, which can make Halloween feel less festive.

The tradition began in 2019 by TMH nurse Yamanda Williams, who became a critical care nurse. She was inspired by her own journey as a NICU parent.