Chinese Baby Superstitions
Straight from the mouths of old wives across China, here are the Chinese baby superstitions.
Baby Gender
In China, it is said that a mother can affect the baby's gender by eating the following 7 days before conception.
To have a boy eat the following:
- carrots
- lettuce
- mushroom
- tofu
To have a girl eat the following:
- fish
- meat
- pickles
Spoiled Child
- An expecting mom that rubs her stomach too much may produce a spoiled child.
Birth
- A baby born with thick ears or an "inny" (concave navel) is a sign of future happiness and success.
- The first object a baby grabs signifies the child's destiny.
- Rub a cooked chicken's tongue on your baby's lips to make your child a good talker.