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The laws of Aveilus begin from the night of the 17th of Tammuz. Accordingly, you may not attend such a concert. The same applies regarding all other laws of the three weeks, that they begin starting from sunset on the 16th of Tamuz. Thus, you are to get a haircut prior to this time, and are to no longer recite the blessing of Shehechiyanu, listen to music, or get a haircut, starting from this time.
No. The widespread custom today is that pregnant women do not fast any of the fasts other than Tisha B’av and Yom Kippur, as they are all considered weak and in pain.
Pregnant woman fasting on Tzom Gedalia, Asara Beteves, 17th Tamuz – Shulchanaruchharav.com
In general, one does not name the child until the actual circumcision, even if the child is sick and cannot be circumcised for many weeks or even years after the birth. For the Mi Shebeirach that is said on his behalf, one should refer to the child by the term “Ben Hanolad or Yeled ben Plonis.”
Nonetheless, otehr customs and opinions do exist.
When to name a boy and what to do if the Bris is delayed – Shulchanaruchharav.com
Yes, if it is for a necessary purpose [return home, business, visit parents and family], or for the sake of a Mitzvah. Best however to start packing before the three weeks, nine days.
Matters of Sakana during the three weeks-Swimmin, Traveling, Trips, surgery – Shulchanaruchharav.com
If spatula not Ben Yomo, food and pan is permitted. Spatula must be kashered. If spatula was Ben Yomo, all is Treif, and pan and spatula must be Kashered.
The law if one used a non Ben Yomo dairy spoon for hot meat or vice versa – Shulchanaruchharav.com
Seemingly yes. I do not see an issue with this, as it does not launder the clothing [only slighting misting, so no problem of sheriyuso zehu kibuso], and the intent is not for the smell, although if it has a good scent then one may not use it. Thus only use the unscented versions.
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