Why should I be careful about complimenting babies?

Why should I be careful about complimenting babies?

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It's a pretty widespread notion that you don't compliment a baby, and to make sure that you don't compliment the baby in Indian cultures ... I'm talking about India ... they put a mark on the baby's forehead to remind you not to compliment the baby.