Santa makes visit to NICU at Miami Valley Hospital

DAYTON — Newborn babies who are in the intensive care unit at Miami Valley Hospital got a special visitor this holiday season.

>> Photos: Santa makes visit to NICU at Miami Valley Hospital

The hospital said that the tiniest of patients in the NICU got the chance to take photos with Santa, who was in the form of a cardboard standup.

Christmas blankets and hats were provided for the babies and parents were also able to provide a special outfit, the hospital said.

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The hospital said the Parent Family Advisory Council is also making free personalized ornaments for all NICU parents and babies.