Cradle Band

Child rearing customs are different all over the world and have changed over time. From diet and nutrition, to clothing, to how they sleep, the first months and years of a baby’s life can have life-long results. Armenian cradles, for example, have a distinctive look and function that literally have left a mark on generations of Armenians. Join Collections Curator Gary Lind-Sinanian as he discusses the unique features of Armenian cradles and parenting, and the historical impact they have had on the development of Armenian children.