Tag: Baby care

Latino traditions for babies

If you're a new mom, you may be facing issues you've never faced before, from changing diapers to keeping your baby's umbilical cord stump clean. All these new situations can sometimes make you feel insecure, especially if you're surrounded by abuelitas or other expert moms who are eager to give you all kinds of contradictory advice about childrearing.

Our culture has numerous traditions that go back many generations, concerning how to care for your baby and what to do when your baby gets sick. These popular beliefs were the pillars of childcare when there was no scientific explanation for certain illnesses. Traditional practices attributed illness to a blend of physical and spiritual causes.