WASHINGTON (DC News Now) -- The holiday spirit crept its way into the Children's National Hospital NICU on Christmas Eve. Santa and Mrs. Claus made their stops to visit the hospital's "tiniest patients" -- and the kids were dressed in the holiday spirit as well. (Image courtesy of Children's National Hospital)(Image courtesy of Children's National Hospital)(Image courtesy of Children's National Hospital)(Image courtesy of Children's National Hospital)(Image courtesy of Children's National Hospital)(Image courtesy of Children's National Hospital)(Image courtesy of Children's National Hospital)(Image courtesy of Children's National Hospital)(Image courtesy of Children's National Hospital)(Image courtesy of Children's National Hospital)(Image courtesy of Children's National Hospital)(Image courtesy of Children's National Hospital)(Image courtesy of Children's National Hospital)(Image courtesy of Children's National Hospital)(Image courtesy of Children's National Hospital)(Image courtesy of Children's National Hospital) Where is Santa? How to track his Christmas 2024 journey The March of Dimes NICU Family Support Program, former NICU parents and nurses helped make this celebration happen. Children's National included the following disclaimer: A reminder from the NICU: Our precious babies are on continuous cardio-respiratory monitoring. Parents and caregivers should always follow the AAP safe sleep guidelines and under no circumstances should babies at home be placed prone to sleep, or have items such as toys, loose bedding, or blanket rolls in their cribs.