Holding a Baby During Shiva
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Question
Is there a prohibition against holding a baby during the seven days of mourning (Shiva), and what is the law in private when other people do not see?
Answer
It is forbidden to engage in laughter, and since it is likely to lead to laughter, one should refrain from holding a baby even in private. However, during the thirty days, it is permitted.
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