Baby care traditions in Hispanic culture  Last updated: April
2012 En español  Latino traditions for babies  As a new mom,
you're probably facing issues you've never had to deal with
before, from breastfeeding to keeping your baby's umbilical cord
stump clean. So many new challenges can make you feel insecure,
especially if you're surrounded by abuelitas or other expert
moms eager to give you all kinds of advice about childrearing.
Latino culture has many traditions about how to care for your
baby and what to do when your baby gets sick. These popular
beliefs were the basis of childcare when there was no scientific
explanation for certain illnesses. (Traditional practices
attributed illness to a blend of physical and spiritual causes.)
When a baby is born into a Latino family, it's common for the
elders to offer the new mom advice and support. The help they
offer for breastfeeding, for instance, is very important because
some women do experience difficulties at first and family
support can help you keep goi