Hindu baby naming ceremony requires invititation to all relatives and friends. Many of the invitees want to lift tbe baby and cuddle it. At this age is the baby srong enough to withstand mutli various infection (however mild) that people would carry with them. There is no other specific ceremony the baby will be subjected to. Will handling of the baby by different people increase the chance of babies infection.
This ceremony being common in India, suprisingly I have not heard of any such cases of infection. However, obviously I dont want to take any chances.
2006-08-09 20:59:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I had a welcoming ceremony for my daughter when she was a week and a half old. We had about the same number of adults. She was passed around somewhat. It never occurred to me to even worry about her getting sick (and she didn't). And it was at the time of year when respiratory infections are the highest.
Obviously, your baby *could* get sick. But she/he could get sick staying locked in your home, too. If the baby is breastfed, she/he is as protected as possible. Beyond that, you have to make the decision.
2006-08-09 22:35:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Being around that many people (especially if it's cold/flu season in India right now) could be harmful to your baby. Young babies are especially susceptible to illness as they don't have much of an immune system at such a young age.
I'm not sure what the customs in India are, but I live in the US, and most people know to wash their hands thoroughly before handling a young baby, don't kiss the baby, be careful not to sneeze and/or cough on the baby, and most importantly...if you're sick (or you think you might be getting sick) DON'T HOLD THE BABY!
Most of these precautions are common sense, but all cultures are different, and maybe people in other countries don't feel this way. Just be sure to ask all the guests at the ceremony to please be careful with your baby as he/she hasn't built up an immunity to anything yet, and something as simple as a common cold could (in some cases) turn into RSV in your infant, and possibly kill him/her.
2006-08-10 08:54:41 · answer #2 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Greece, the tradition - based on the immunity of the baby - is not to let it out or in contact with people before it is 40 days old. Do you have to do it when it is 1 month old? Can't you wait a little longer? There is of course a possibility of infection, and the baby is still very sensitive. Ask your pediatrician.
2006-08-10 04:08:41 · answer #3 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the baby breast fed? You should limit the contact with people and the baby. Everyone should be washing their hands, and clean babies hands and face often. You can bring him, but you have to be parent enough to limit the amount of people touching and kissing. There are a lot of germs with those contacts.
I personally didnt bring my children into public places for the first 3 months at least. And I waited for a year before bringing them to the mall and other bigger places.
2006-08-10 11:08:46 · answer #4 · answered by Kimberlynne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi! i am a hindu and i recently had a baby and i completely undertsnad your situation.
i would strongly suggest that you DO NOT expose the baby to the adults. Adults are immune to a lot of infection (and therefore not show symptoms) but a baby's immune system is still not developed. Also, most of the people do not wash their hands/faces before holding the new born baby ... and that is dangerous.
i know it's a very tricky situation and you need to handle it delicately; please use the excuse that i used "the baby is unwell and the doctor has asked us to limit exposure to elements"
best of luck
2006-08-10 04:12:16 · answer #5 · answered by Debo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure none of them are the least bit sick. And make sure they wash before they touch your baby. As soon as the ceremony is over, give the baby a bath, just in case. Congratulations!
2006-08-10 04:08:06 · answer #6 · answered by ★Fetal☆ ★And ☆ ★Weeping☆ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Immune enough to what? If these people would visit you over a 2 week period after birth the baby would be at bigger risk but you probably would not ask this.
2006-08-10 04:06:01 · answer #7 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it could be done at 3 months I would do that if not I would be the pain in the *** mom who requires everyone to wash there hands before touching her. Which you should do anyway by the way.
2006-08-10 04:18:43 · answer #8 · answered by jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, particularly if you have breastfed.
Don't worry so much. Contact with people helps build the immune system. And congratulations!
2006-08-10 04:07:01 · answer #9 · answered by Polymath 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but check with your ped. we ask our doctor and the doctor said we could take our daughter out as long as we didn't let everyone hold her alot and they washed there hands before handling her to stop the passing of germs
2006-08-10 04:08:00 · answer #10 · answered by envisiondreaming 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋