Baby Traditions by Country
The baby shower must occur on a Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday of the 7th or 9th month of pregnancy, and during the ceremony, the younger brother-in-law of the expectant mother AND the expectant mother dip their hands in blessed water and slap each other 7 times on the cheek.
India (in Jain Tradition)
Girls: Linda, Judy, Gail
Boys: Gary, Larry, Dennis
Baby Boomers
Baby = μωρό
Greek
Babies are encouraged to take naps outside in the cold air to build their immune system.
Sweden
Girls: Brittany, Kelsea, Chelsea
Boys: Cody, Zachary, Kyle
Millennials (Gen Y)
*pew pew pew* DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!
Baby = детка`
Russian
On the 7th day after birth, the baby’s head is shaved. The hair is weighed and an equal amount of silver or gold is given to a charity.
Pakistan
Girls: Tammy, Tracy, Tonya
Boys: Todd, Scott, Chad
Generation X
Baby = Bebé
Spanish
It is popular for babies to compete in a “fastest crawler” competition on June 1st.
Lithuania
Girls: Addison, Nevaeh, Zoey
Boys: Ayden, Aiden, Jayden
Gen Z
Baby = תִינוֹק
Hebrew
It is thought that an ice bath will keep a child fit, help them sleep better, and cure rashes.
Guatemala
*pew pew pew* DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!!!!
Girls: Gertrude, Mildred, Viola
Boys: Elmer, Chester, Clarence
G.I. Generation (1901-1924)
Baby = Babi
Welsh