Newborns at a Pittsburgh hospital were dressed up as the iconic nice guyFred Rogersto celebrate World Kindness Day.
For an adorable tribute to the lateMister Rogers’ Neighborhoodhost, the babies at UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital were each provided crocheted red cardigans and sneakers.
“It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood today at UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital!” wrote the hospital on theirInstagramaccount, marking the special occasion on Wednesday.
“They’re so polite,” she commented after seeing the babies, according toWJET.
Nurse Caitlin Pechin crocheted the tiny outfits all in her free time, she told the news station.
“I think everyone would enjoy the red Mister Rogers sweater,” Pechin said.
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Joanne Rogers (right).UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Dad Michael Lewandowski said he has fond memories ofMister Rogers’ Neighborhood,and seeing his newborn girl dressed as the television host was a unique experience.“Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, growing up I watched with my grandmother,” Lewandowski told WJET. “Seeing Mrs. Rogers was very special.”
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Joanne recentlyspoke to PEOPLE about her late husband, who died in 2003.
“People were important to him,” she said. “He was to me and to the family who he is to everybody else.”
source: people.com
