13 Heartwarming Photos Of Happy Preemie Babies Smiling Because They’re Alive

There is nothing more heartwarming than the smile of a baby – but when you see a preemie smile, that has got to be something extra special. Premature babies or preemies are those born earlier than 37 weeks. They are usually thought of as weaker and highly vulnerable babies because they came out into this world before being fully developed.

But these babies can be great fighters, too. They are strong enough to brave the outside world even without being fully ready for it. And when they flash that cute, little smile, it’s guaranteed to melt your hearts. Here are preemies proving to the world that they can battle the odds.

#1. Born at 33 weeks.

She suffered a stroke and her mom was told she won’t get to smile again. She definitely proved everyone wrong!

#2. This little one was born at 34 weeks.

Weighing 5 lbs. and 4 oz, this little guy spent 2 weeks in the NICU. And he’s doing just fine!

#3. He was born nine weeks premature.

He may not look like it, but he was born as a preemie, weighing only 4.8 lbs at birth. He already graduated as a doctor of osteopathic medicine.

#4. She was born at only 3 lbs. and 7 weeks.

Sixteen weeks after birth, look at her beaming with a smile.

#5. Meet Evelyn, born at 25 weeks.

She only weighed 1.8 lbs at birth. Doctors tried so hard to revive her in the first six months of life. Look at this pretty girl now.

#6. Born at only 2 lbs. 12 oz.

But look at that big smile! It surely brightens your day.

#7. These lovely twins were born at 26 weeks.

Each weighed 1lb and 11 oz. They also spent 80 days in the NICU. They just celebrated their 6th birthday.

#8. The smile that melted everyone’s hearts!

She was born at 3 lbs. and 14 oz.

#9. She only weighed 3 lbs. and 6 oz. at birth.

Today, she’s already 8. Healthy and happy as can be.

#10. Flashing a smile at daddy.

This little one was born weighing 4 lbs. 9 oz, and he’s proving that preemies are strong babies.

#11. Born 7 weeks premature.

This guy grew up to be a cute happy baby.

#12. Born at 25 weeks.

He only weighed 2lbs. and 2 oz. then. At one month, he showed everyone he’s strong with that smile.

#13. Born at 31 weeks.

Kennedy weighed only 3 lbs. and 2 oz at birth.

Aren’t these little angels just so adorable? Share this with your family and friends.