The naming and blessing of a child (commonly called a baby blessing) in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) is a non-saving ordinance, usually performed during sacrament meeting soon after a child's birth in fulfillment of the commandment in the Doctrine and Covenants: "Every member of the church of Christ having children is to bring them unto the elders before the church, who are to lay their hands upon them in the name of Jesus Christ, and bless them in his name.
They remain on the church rolls unless they reach adulthood without being baptized or a request for name removal is received from their legal guardians.
[4] If a newborn infant is critically ill, a Melchizedek priesthood holder may bless the child without previous authorization of the bishop.
[4] As of April 2019, a natural or adopted child of a parent living in a same-sex relationship may receive a name and a blessing.
In some families, it is also traditional for the baby or older child to be dressed in white clothing similar to a christening gown, but this is not required.