LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Santa came early for the NICU babies at UofL Health Hospital.

The NICU babies at the UofL Hospital Center for Women & Infants donned their Christmas attire for a special visit from Santa, Mrs. Claus -- and even the Grinch -- whose heart surely grew three sizes after spending the afternoon with the babies.

The photos are taken each year by NICU nurse Melanie Keefe. Current and former NICU nurses purchased outfits, donated funds and even crocheted some of the outfits. 

Each baby's family is given a photo as a keepsake.

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