Do baby's go to heaven when they die?

Do baby's go to Heaven when they die.?

Some may say yes IF ( that’s a big word) the child was baptized as a infant. I would disagree ,because baptism only follows repentance,a baby can’t repent. ( baptism is another discussion)

It's generally thought there is a age of accountability as to what that age is is really unknown.

In Jewish tradition ,if I remember right 12 or 13 you become an adult so is that the age ,again unknown.

Num 1:3,Num14:29 and Num 32:11 those of the age of 20 on up did not enter the promise land There bodies fell dead while wondering the wilderness for 40 years.Those that were 19 and younger entered the promise land after the 40 years of wondering in the wilderness they were not held accountable for the sins against God that were done by the people

Num14:29-31 :29 your dead bodies shall fall in this wilderness, and xof all your number, listed in the census from twenty years old and upward, who have grumbled against me, 30 not one shall come into the land where I swore that I would make you dwell, except Caleb the son of Jephunneh and Joshua the son of Nun. 31 But your little ones, who you said would become a prey, I will bring in, and they shall know the land that you have rejected.  So is the age of accountability 20 again unknown.

So what does the Word of God say about children ?

Let the Children Come to Me [13] And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. [14] But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. [15] Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” [16] And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them. (Mark 10:13-16 ESV)

[37] “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not me but him who sent me.” (Mark 9:37 ESV)

These verses show that Jesus has a heart for the children , he was very dis-pleased with the disciples when they kept the kids from coming to him he also used them as an example of the simplicity of receiving the Kingdom of Heaven. This doesn't say kids go to heaven when they die ,just that they have a special place in the Gospel message.

The Old Testament give's a hint.

[19] But when David saw that his servants were whispering together, David understood that the child was dead. And David said to his servants, “Is the child dead?” They said, “He is dead.” (2 Samuel 12:19 ESV)

[22] He said, “While the child was still alive, I fasted and wept, for I said, ‘Who knows whether the LORD will be gracious to me, that the child may live?’ [23] But now he is dead. Why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me.” (2 Samuel 12:22-23 ESV)

While Davids child was sick and dieing David fasted and wept for the child,after the child died he arouse got cleaned up ,changed his cloths and ate. His servants questioned Davids actions now that the child was dead. David makes a profound statement “Why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me.”

David knew he would go to heaven and that his child would be there .

With Davids proclamation of seeing his child again, and Jesus love for children and God's grace ,I believe that yes baby’s and or children do go to Heaven when they die. As to what age God hold them accountable for their sins ,that is unknown.

That’s my thought on this subject.