Parenting traditions around the world- Manuela Gallego Arango

Complete the following table with the information you find in this video. Afterwards, complete the
same kind of information for Colombia based on what you know.

Country Traditions

Brazil Parents pierce their baby girl ears.

South Korea After the birth, the new mother should drink something with seaweed during
100 days to replace hemoglobin.

China After the birth, the new mother shouldn’t wash her hair neither can she sit
during one month.

Sweden I didn’t understand the context, sorry

Trinidad y They protect their children with little dark beads from the bad eye.
tobago

South africa They have the habit of carrying their babies on their back, held by a towel or
blanket.

Vietnam In the first birthday they put many things in front of the baby and the ones
that he takes first, would give an indication of his career.

UK Almost everyone is Christian in the UK, so the naming ceremony is done

under the blessing of God.

Japan Save the umbilical cord in a wooden box.

Chile Save the umbilical cord in the handbag for the good health of the baby.

Iceland Mothers let their children sleep outside despite the cold weather.

Colombia Some mothers keep the first lock of hair that they cut the baby.