According to Ethiopian custom, parents wait to name a baby because children often die in According to Ethiopian custom, parents wait to name a baby because children often die in the first weeks of life. Tags: Children, Life, Parents Please Share This Share this content Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Leave a Reply Cancel replyCommentEnter your name or username Enter your email Enter your website URL (optional)