NICU babies in Philadelphia dress up for Halloween in adorable photoshoot

PHILADELPHIA -- Halloween came early at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Photos shared by CHOP show the babies in the NICU all dressed up in costumes as they took part in a special photo shoot to celebrate the holiday.

The costumes ranged from a chili pepper to a football player and everything in between.

CHOP NICU babies dress up for Halloween in adorable photoshoot.

Some of the families also got in on the fun and posed for photos with the babies.

The hospital says opportunities like this are just a feel-good way for families to feel happy and enjoy the fall season, despite being in the hospital.