A unique event took place at a hospital in Santa Catarina, Brazil, where premature babies in the ICU were dressed up in costumes of superheroes and royalty for a Carnival-themed photo shoot. This initiative, organized by a multidisciplinary team at the hospital, was aimed at providing a light-hearted moment for families enduring the stress of hospitalization. The event featured contributions from volunteers, including a photographer and her mother, who crafted the costumes worn by the infants.

The costumes included popular characters such as Spider-Man, Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, and even a mermaid and a queen, which brought smiles to the faces of both families and medical staff. The nephrologist Paula Dierschnabel Weis Spezia, mother of one of the babies dressed as Wonder Woman, expressed that this initiative symbolizes strength and hope for parents of preterm infants, highlighting that while some celebrate Carnival exuberantly, parents find joy in the little victories of their child's health.

This heartwarming event not only added moments of joy during a challenging time but also emphasized community support and ingenuity in caring for the smallest patients. It underscores the importance of creating positive experiences for families in the NICU, blending celebration with the realities of neonatal care, and fostering a sense of hope and resilience among the parents.