as in children
a recently born person
infants should be kept warm at all times
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Recent Examples of infants
The couple’s daughter, Sibyl, then 5 months old, was one of several infants that Johnson and her co-defendant Elizabeth Augusta Wiemerslage were alleged to have abused from late 2023 into July 2024.
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
Monitoring for symptoms is especially critical for people who have not been vaccinated with the MMR vaccine, particularly infants under one year of age who are not routinely recommended for the vaccine.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The National Sleep Foundation recommends 14 to 17 hours for newborns, 12 to 15 for infants, 11 to 14 for toddlers, 10 to 13 for preschoolers and 9 to 11 for school-age children.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Research indicates 15% to 40% of infants with the disease die.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Some obvious changes in parenting guidelines over the years include no longer allowing kids to ride a bike without a helmet or travel in a car without a car seat—most parents have also banned crib bumpers and blankets from their infants cribs, too.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
For people born blind or those who lose sight as infants, the lack of early visual experiences explains many of the differences in how the newly-sighted see when compared to those who can see since birth.
—Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
Age and Life Stage Vitamin D is necessary for infants.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
The group, nowstacked with vaccine skeptics, voted in December to recommend that parents who vaccinate their infants against hepatitis B ask for a blood test after the first dose to see if the full shot regimen is needed.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
Monitoring for symptoms is especially critical for people who have not been vaccinated with the MMR vaccine, particularly infants under one year of age who are not routinely recommended for the vaccine.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The National Sleep Foundation recommends 14 to 17 hours for newborns, 12 to 15 for infants, 11 to 14 for toddlers, 10 to 13 for preschoolers and 9 to 11 for school-age children.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Research indicates 15% to 40% of infants with the disease die.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Some obvious changes in parenting guidelines over the years include no longer allowing kids to ride a bike without a helmet or travel in a car without a car seat—most parents have also banned crib bumpers and blankets from their infants cribs, too.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
For people born blind or those who lose sight as infants, the lack of early visual experiences explains many of the differences in how the newly-sighted see when compared to those who can see since birth.
—Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
Age and Life Stage Vitamin D is necessary for infants.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
The group, nowstacked with vaccine skeptics, voted in December to recommend that parents who vaccinate their infants against hepatitis B ask for a blood test after the first dose to see if the full shot regimen is needed.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infants
Noun
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Spiro grew up privileged in London, one of four children of Glenn Spiro, a prominent jeweler who counts Jay-Z as a client and pal.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Human rights groups have reported that more than 1,000 people have been killed by US-Israeli strikes since Saturday, including children.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Both types also may find your house a nice, cozy place to raise their babies.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Proceeds help the Knights of Columbus support various parish and community outreach charities such as Mary’s Path, for teen mothers and their babies; Thomas House, a shelter for homeless; Isaiah House, a temporary shelter for homeless women in OC; and San Antonio’s Family Assistance Ministry.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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The National Sleep Foundation recommends 14 to 17 hours for newborns, 12 to 15 for infants, 11 to 14 for toddlers, 10 to 13 for preschoolers and 9 to 11 for school-age children.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Emari Etta-Tawo, an Emory Healthcare nurse and mother of two toddlers, created the smiling and singing social media persona as an educational web series.—
Eric Mandel,
AJC.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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These hydrocolloid gel bandages seal the blister and provide cushioning against further friction, which will get your kids back in the mood to meet Minnie Mouse super fast.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2026
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For homes with pets and kids, this machine-washable throw is a smart pick; simply lay the blanket flat to dry and shake it out to restore its fluffiness.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Infants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infants. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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