Mormons believe children are innocent and in no need of repentance until they reach an age of accountability - or a knowledge of the difference between good and evil. Of course, that age is 8 years of age - which seems young to me.
I also know of other christian denominations who perhaps may bless an infant, but leave baptism for when they are older. A friend of mine, who was raised evangelical christian, decided to be baptised around 16 years old - although she was raised with the expectation she should be baptized her parents let her choose when she was ready to make a commitment to God.
And no, I don't believe that baptizing little babies is right - but for many it is just a family tradition and a way to welcome and bless a new life. In the end, parents have a protected right to teach their children religion.
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