Soothing a Baby During Shiva
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Question
If one is sitting Shiva at home and his children are crying, is it permissible for the mourner to hold them to stop their crying?
Answer
It is permissible to soothe the children, as long as it does not lead to laughter.
Source
In the responsa 'Shalmet Chaim', Yoreh De'ah, Siman 276, it is written that there is no prohibition against holding a baby unless it leads to laughter. Therefore, since soothing a crying child does not lead to laughter, it is permissible to soothe him.