Traditions of the Kazakh people associated with the birth of a child

Shildekhana

• if a boy, then he was called, for example, "horse" or "groom";
• the girl was a "seamstress", "milkmaid", "forty-seven" (standard kalym).

The envoys demanded "suyinshi" — a reward for good news. All the notified were going to the holiday. The guests wished longevity and health to the child and thus protected te child from adversity. In gratitude, the hosts arranged a feast. This holiday was held on odd days (the countdown was conducted from the moment the baby was born).

• grandmother always fumigated the crib with the smoke of medicinal herbs;
• the baby was beautifully swaddled; covered in a cradle:
• a boy was covered up with a fur coat, a girl - with a scarf.

Kyrkynan shygaru

1. 41 silver coins (item) and beans (the same amount) are placed in a large bowl. These items will provide the child with a well-fed and rich life.
2. Then all the women present pour warm boiled water (41 spoons) in turn into the same bowl, accompanying the process with good wishes.
3. The contents of the bowl are poured into the bath in which the child is bathed. In the process, it is important to rinse the whole baby's body.
4. After that, the child's nails and hair are trimmed. This mission is entrusted to women with a good destiny — successful, rich, who have beautiful and healthy children.
5. Nails are buried in a remote place, and hair is wrapped in a white cloth and held at the cradle as a talisman.

Tusaukeser

• The child's legs are tied loosely with a black-and-white or grass rope (or the intestines of a fat lamb). The first provided the ability to distinguish between good and evil, the second — strong health like a horse, and the third — wealth.
• The child is placed on a special carpet.
• A respected person cuts the rope with a knife (this person brings both with him).
• Then two adults take the child by the hands and lead the child along the carpet.
• At this moment, goodies are scattered.