Baptism is a choice; babies can’t make that choice.
Once a child has reached the age they are mature enough to make that choice, then the child should ask to be baptized. However, that age is dependent on the child.
I guess that whole “households were baptized” thing in the bible was only for those of the “age of accountability”. Babies and small children must have been exempt.
As someone in my 70’s I remember we had our kids baptized before they were one year old..usually first few months. But today it has changed and they now seem to have “baby dedication” day where parents take their babies to church for a ceremony of dedication to bringing up the child in the faith of the church. When I asked my granddaughter about the baby getting baptized she said they now believe it is left up to the child once they are old enough to make a decision. She likes the idea of baby dedication day as it is a statement of their faith and the need for their kids to be raised as Christians etc. It is a day of celebration for all of us as they make their commitment for their children. Our first great-grandchild is now 10 months and her dedication day is next month.
And the Israelite children and slaves were given a choice when exactly? God Said do it immediately for the slaves and on the 8th day for newborn children.Don't see a whole lot of accepting and professing when a kid is 8 days old do you?
Do you also subscribe to the OLD TESTAMENT belief in stoning blasphemers, adulterers?
Old Testament is one thing; I follow Jesus - when was HE baptized?
Oh yeah - not at 8 days.
If I remember my Bible history (IIRMBH) - at that point - Jesus was 30!!! It was roughly 3 years after that He was crucified.
So, if it’s good enough for Jesus, it’s good enough for me. I’ll stand in the gap.