Bringing a Baby to Consolation of Mourners

Shiva (7 Days of Mourning)

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Question

Is there a prohibition against bringing a baby to a consolation of mourners?

Answer

There is no prohibition against bringing a child to the house of mourning, but it is forbidden for the mourner to hold the child in his arms lest it leads to laughter.

Source

It is stated in the Gemara Moed Katan, page 26b: "Rav Pappa said: It is taught in Avel Rabbati: A mourner should not place a child on his lap lest it leads to laughter, and he becomes disgraced among people."

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