PHOTOS: Silver Cross NICU Babies In Costume Melt Hearts On Halloween

NEW LENOX, IL — The tiny patients of Silver Cross Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit got into the Halloween spirit, delighting any who caught a glimpse.

"Our tiny little NICU fighters always bring the BIGGEST smiles," the hospital said in a release, "especially when they’re decked out for Halloween!

"From two little pumpkins to baby Yoda, the Lorax, a cuddly blue puppy and TRIPLET Minnie Mouses, our Silver Cross Hospital NICU babies melt the hearts of everyone they encounter! They fight with every tiny ounce of their being—and we fight right alongside them—to help them heal and thrive, so they can spend their next Halloween at home!"

Photos all courtesy of Silver Cross Hospital.

The hospital reminds all that the pictures are for artistic purposes only and do not reflect the American Academy of Pediatrics Infant Safe Sleep recommendations.