Newborn Baby in Guatemala

"A baby is born with a need to be loved - and never outgrows it" - Frank A. Clark

Newborn baby in Guatemala practices different ritual just like any other country. In Guatemala, new mother will traditionally bathe their babies in the icy water. They believe that cold bathe soothes skin rashes and to encourage good sleep.  Of course, ice cold water for infant can make them shock for the Guatemala country where the temperature is extremely high.

Newborn baby is being bathed in ice cold water

Apart from that, according to ancient Mayan custom, the newborn baby must wear a red string around his/her wrist.

Newborn baby wearing red string around their wrist

“This protects the child from evil spirits,” says Ortiz. ”It is believed that newborns have delicate souls which must be protected for as long as possible.”

                                     

Well, readers can read more to know how mothers in Guatemala experienced their newborn baby tradition here