Which action is a birth belief among Shintos?
1. Saving the umbilical cord as a lasting bond between mother and child
2. Never setting up a crib for an infant until after the birth
3. Wearing white and blue bead charms on the wrist as a protection from evil
4. Hoping that a newborn is not a female baby because it will decrease the mother's looks
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Explanation: 1. Shintos save the umbilical cord as it represents the lasting bond between the mother and child.
2. Setting up a crib after the infant's birth is an Irish belief.
3. White and blue beads are worn on the wrist of Greek Orthodox infants as a ward against evil.
4. Taking away from the mother's looks if the infant is female is a Portuguese belief.
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