little one
noun
plural little ones
: a young child
Need to disguise vegetables in order for your little ones to eat them?—
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Redbook… the pleasure of exposing a little one to the joy of the moviegoing.—Gene Siskel
Gene SiskelUp to this point their entire stay in San Francisco had been leisurely, what Webb called a "babymoon"—a last chance to chill before another little one arrives.—Alan Shipnuck
Alan ShipnuckExamples of little one in a Sentence
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Safe for little ones 4 months and up, the plate, bowl, and two spoons are sustainably made from bamboo and silicone.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 26 Apr. 2024
The little one wore striped black pajamas that matched his mom's.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Prepare to impress your little ones with these 20 kid-friendly recipes:
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Kids’ Butternut Squash Pasta with Edamame
As a mother of three, restaurateur and cookbook author Ayesha Curry knows a thing or two about getting her little ones to eat vegetables.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 23 Apr. 2024
She may also legitimately be worried that her grandmother might accidentally drop the little one.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
And that rash, be on your little one's face, behind their ears, in their neck folds, on their butt, or in any other of their many nooks and crannies, is totally normal.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024
Lego Cherry Blossoms Besides macaroni art and handmade cards, younger kids can build these flowers and give them to Mom on Mother’s Day—or Mom can build them with the little ones.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
Let little ones stretch their legs There are several play areas across both theme parks for little ones to burn off energy.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
Polyester is a synthetic material that’s much less absorbent and may leave your little one sweaty and clammy.
—Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
Katrina Cossey, Parents, 26 Apr. 2024
The little one wore striped black pajamas that matched his mom's.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Prepare to impress your little ones with these 20 kid-friendly recipes:
1 of 20Aubrie Pick
Kids’ Butternut Squash Pasta with Edamame
As a mother of three, restaurateur and cookbook author Ayesha Curry knows a thing or two about getting her little ones to eat vegetables.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 23 Apr. 2024
She may also legitimately be worried that her grandmother might accidentally drop the little one.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
And that rash, be on your little one's face, behind their ears, in their neck folds, on their butt, or in any other of their many nooks and crannies, is totally normal.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024
Lego Cherry Blossoms Besides macaroni art and handmade cards, younger kids can build these flowers and give them to Mom on Mother’s Day—or Mom can build them with the little ones.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
Let little ones stretch their legs There are several play areas across both theme parks for little ones to burn off energy.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
Polyester is a synthetic material that’s much less absorbent and may leave your little one sweaty and clammy.
—Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Little one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/little%20one. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.
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