Fort Hall New Year's Rez Baby comes home

Gibson residents Samuel Nappo and Annie Weiser welcomed their son Niko Tremayne Lee Nappo on January 3 in Boise due to complications.

By ROSELYNN YAZZIE
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — Niko Tremayne Lee Nappo is the 2020 Fort Hall New Year’s Reservation Baby. He was born premature on January 3 at 10:15 and is the son of Samuel Nappo and Annie Weiser. He was 5 pounds, 8.5 ounces and 19 inches long.

Baby Niko was born at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise. He was originally due on January 30, but because Annie had high blood pressure they life flighted her to Boise for delivery. Niko was delivered through C-section.

His proud parents said he’s doing well and he’s very healthy, energetic and doesn't cry a lot.

Annie said it’s her first son and she’s happy to have him.

His grandparents are Bessie and Eddy Nappo and Gary Weiser and Roxanne Steady. They reside in Gibson.

Annie and Sam would like to thank St. Luke’s Hospital staff for helping them deliver and take care of the baby in the 2.5 weeks they were in the hospital. She’s grateful to all the nurses for keeping him happy.

They also want to thank the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Fort Hall Business Council, and the 477 Consumer Services Program for their assistance in getting baby back home.

Annie said she was pretty surprised with Niko coming early and being the first Reservation New Year’s Baby.
Niko received numerous gifts from the community and various programs.