See also Account, Accountable, Accountability; Baptism, Baptize—Baptism not for infants; Child, Children; Salvation—Salvation of children

The unnecessary practice of baptizing babies and children who are under the age of accountability, which is eight years old. The Lord condemns infant baptism (Moro. 8: 10-21). Children are born innocent and without sin. Satan has no power to tempt children until they begin to become accountable (D&C 29: 46-47) so they have no need to repent or be baptized. Children should be baptized at the age of eight (D&C 68: 25-27).