Taiwan Hospital Welcomes Babies With Hello Kitty Theme

In hopes of easing the stress of childbirth as well as boosting business, a hospital in Taiwan has introduced a Hello Kitty themed maternity ward. Mommy, daddy — and Hello Kitty — welcome newborns at the cat-themed maternity hospital.

The 30-bed Hau Sheng Hospital in central Taiwan claims to be the only institution of its kind authorised by the popular cartoon cat’s parent company Sanrio Co Ltd.

Newborns get everything Hello Kitty but a set of whiskers, including pink or blue receiving blankets, nurses dressed in pink uniforms with cat-themed aprons, cot linen and room decor.

SOURCE:TAIWAN-HELLOKITTY REUTERS/Christine Lu

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