somethig to hang up on baby's crib

Roses4me

Mon, May 03 2010, 10:23 am

Are there special things (pesukim or tefilas) to hang up on the crib, pram etc. I remember seeing them in people's prams when I was studying in Israel...but since I don't live there or have a judaica store with such things, I can't find out about them

thanks for the info!

momof6

Mon, May 03 2010, 10:43 am

There is a custom based in Kabbalah to have a copy of Psalm 121 in the delivery room, in the baby’s crib once he is born (attached safely, of course), and adorning the doorways of one’s house when the baby is brought home. There are two reasons for this custom: 1. Reciting Psalm 121 is said to arouse God's mercy for an easy and healthy birth. 2. Parents can jumpstart a baby’s Jewish education by surrounding him with holy words and images from the time he is born.

Printer friendly version here:
http://www.brityy.org/content......e=278

You can also order it here: (with a clip and alef beis on the back- for only $2.00)
http://mikvah.org/mall/Product.....=Shir Hamalos&navSub=&navProd=Product%20Details

and large size to hang on your front door and the baby's room:
http://mikvah.org/mall/Product.....=Shir Hamalos&navSub=&navProd=Product%20Details

There is also Sefardic versions and Lubavitch w/ the Rebbe's picture... enjoy Smile