A baby in the newborn nursery has several charms pinned to the outer blanket. What is the significance of these charms?
1. Ritual to protect the infant during the first few days of life
2. Protection against specific illnesses during this time
3. Respect for the new life of the infant
4. Declaration of the child belonging to a particular ethnic group
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Explanation: 1. The use of amulets, charms, and medals represents rituals that have ancient roots and confer protection against evil as well as other problems during the early days of the infant's life.
2. The use of amulets, charms, and medals is not specific for a particular illness for an infant.
3. The use of amulets, charms, and medals is not meant to convey respect for the infant's newness.
4. While some ethnic groups utilize particular charms or amulets, their use does not specifically assign ethnicity to an infant.
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