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
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After the actress unveiled a new skincare line for kids on Thursday, there was a swift backlash online against the idea of little ones being taught to use face masks and the like at such an early age.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Activity Table Foster your little one’s motor skills with this activity table that allows babies ages 6 months and up to flip, slide, roll, spin, and press the buttons, wheels, and lights.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
And while parents might be exhausted constantly playing it in the house and in the car, that’s a small price to pay for the joy your little one will get out of singing along with you.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
Those with small children should choose a water mat made from a softer material and ensure that little ones can climb on and off by themselves.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
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Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Activity Table Foster your little one’s motor skills with this activity table that allows babies ages 6 months and up to flip, slide, roll, spin, and press the buttons, wheels, and lights.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
And while parents might be exhausted constantly playing it in the house and in the car, that’s a small price to pay for the joy your little one will get out of singing along with you.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
Those with small children should choose a water mat made from a softer material and ensure that little ones can climb on and off by themselves.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Little one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/little%20one. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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