Making mold of body parts

Question

Are you allowed to make a mold of my newborns feet or hands

Answer

Shalom,

It is permitted to make a mold of feet and hands.

However, it is prohibited to make an image of the entire human body. Making a mold of the face should also be avoided.

Source

Shulchan Arukh , Yoreh Deah  141:7

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