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Infants

Verb / ˈɪnfʌnts / Another word for infants — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Infants are young children who are under the age of one.

Synonyms & similar words

babe infant baby babies newborns toddlers youngsters nurslings neonates chicks bairns sucklings moppets weanlings sprouts tots tykes kiddies junior juveniles minors offspring

Synonyms by register

Formal

neonate babe child

Informal

baby kiddo little one

Literary

bairn urchin

Antonyms

adults elders grown-ups seniors mature people

Common collocations

  • newborn infants
  • infants and toddlers
  • care for infants
  • infants' rights
  • infants' development
  • premature infants
  • healthy infants

Word family

noun infant
adjective infantile

Usage note

While 'infant' technically refers to a child up to one year old, it is often used more broadly to include very young children. 'Infantile' can sometimes have a negative connotation, implying childish or immature behavior.

Example sentences

  1. Infants need a lot of sleep.
  2. My sister is a pediatrician who takes care of infants.
  3. The mother held her infant close and sang a lullaby.
  4. Infants can't talk yet, but they can communicate in other ways.
  5. The hospital has a program to help new parents learn how to care for their infants.

Quotes

  • Infants are born with a sense of morality.
  • Infants are born to learn.
  • Infants are born to be loved.

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