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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Other notable amenities include a rooftop pool with a dedicated bar and a tanning deck that doubles as a shallow end for little ones.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Help your little one develop their skills with the SKLZ Pro Mini Basketball Hoop, featuring a pro-grade mini breakaway rim and a 5-inch pro mini hoop basketball.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
While appearing as a guest on the New Heights podcast, the mom of four, 34, was asked by a listener if there are any rules she's implemented in her household after hearing stories about husband Jason Kelce and brother-in-law Travis Kelce as little ones.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
One product that didn’t need any explaining—and that’s shelf-life will extend long after my little one is all grown up—was Miss Mouth’s Messy Eater Stain Treater.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Help your little one develop their skills with the SKLZ Pro Mini Basketball Hoop, featuring a pro-grade mini breakaway rim and a 5-inch pro mini hoop basketball.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
While appearing as a guest on the New Heights podcast, the mom of four, 34, was asked by a listener if there are any rules she's implemented in her household after hearing stories about husband Jason Kelce and brother-in-law Travis Kelce as little ones.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
One product that didn’t need any explaining—and that’s shelf-life will extend long after my little one is all grown up—was Miss Mouth’s Messy Eater Stain Treater.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
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“Little one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/little%20one. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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