Niko Szabo has gone through more than most children his age. At birth his brain was starved of oxygen and he was rushed to intensive care where his parents were told he was unlikely to survive the week.
But incredibly, thanks to neonatal staff at Singleton Hospital in Swansea, a special therapeutic cooling machine and his own determination, not only did he pull through but he was discharged just 16 days later.
"The next 12 months were both nerve-wracking and wonderful at the same time," admitted his mum Tanya. "Niko blossomed into a gorgeous little boy and had regular check-ups and physio. There were concerns about his sight, yet tests revealed he could see. He was meeting all of his milestones so needed no more input."
