The RNSH neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) recently came together to celebrate World Prematurity Day.

The important day acknowledges the 15 million babies born prematurely each year globally.

The NICU recognised this day by wearing purple. Each family were given cards to recognise the day with its babies’ footprints marked on them and a teddy bear from Miracle Babies.

Staff also wore head wear as part of the days celebration activities.

Some families even baked goodies for the team and an afternoon tea was enjoyed by staff to celebrate the day.