天児

Etymology
. The initial ama portion seems to be, but the latter portion is unclear. This may be ancient genitive particle plus unknown morpheme.

Noun

 * 1) a protective charm for babies, made as a doll in the form of a baby, and intended to take on any misfortune in the real baby's stead; originally made of wood or bamboo, with the body and arms traditionally in a T shape and with a round head attached on top

Usage notes
This term appears to have fallen out of common use.