However, many babies simply wear American clothes. Jason's vest and hat were red, his dress was blue. I asked for the blue color simply because he's a boy, but my grandmother felt he should have been in all red. Most hats, like my daughter's, have gods or words on them representing long life, health, and wealth. The clothing becomes more colorful as gifts of money in red envelopes and jewelry are added by relatives and friends.
Gold represents wealth and jade represents health.
During the celebration the child has an egg rolled on his head, and a little snip of hair is cut. The egg, noted for its smoothness, is a symbol for good looks, and fertility. The family eats noodles which symbolize long life, and gives out red eggs to announce that a new baby has been born.