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Initiation ritual/infant baptism
Essential Practice Point 5
Latter-day Saint children are usually baptised when they reach the age of eight. They believe that little children are incapable of committing sin hence infant baptism is not necessary.
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Foetal, infant and child death
There are no specific religious requirements governing miscarriage, stillbirth infant or child death. The home teacher or elders can provide solace to parents and other family members by offering prayer, reading scripture, giving sensitive counsel, providing blessings of comfort or otherwise being available to assist in any way required.
Memento of a deceased child
It is best to check with family before offering a memento of a deceased child.
