INFANTS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

infants

noun

plural of infant

as in children

a recently born person infants should be kept warm at all times

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Recent Examples of infants In the course of her research, Corless discovered that, over four decades, 800 babies and infants had died at the home. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026 The orangutans, including three mothers with infants and two adolescent males, were rescued from areas in Ketapang and North Kayong regencies that were ravaged by fires between August and September. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026 Intoxicated infants can experience low blood sugar and dehydration as alcohol impacts their ability to feed, the hospital said. — Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026 As Mayor Mamdani launches universal childcare for 2-year-olds, with the ultimate goal of free care for all young children, what do New York City parents want for their toddlers and even infants? — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026 Young infants have relatively large heads and limited head and neck control. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 While Mattel’s Hot Wheels were hot and its party card game Uno attracted new fans last holiday season, the company’s Fisher-Price line, which makes educational toys for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, has lagged along with Barbie dolls. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 But McCullough says if parents are planning to travel internationally with infants or babies 6-11 months old, the CDC's recommendation is to get an early dose of the vaccine. — Rachel Carlson, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026 People who might be sensitive to endocrine effects of bisphenols – pregnant people, infants, children and those with certain endocrine diseases – might want to avoid contact with thermal paper receipts. — Sean McCann, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026

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Noun

The Dells’ money will go to children in ZIP codes with median incomes of $150,000 or less, giving millions of families a chance to start building wealth early.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Officials said that parents and guardians may want to consider requesting a free credit freeze for their children who are under 16 to help prevent unauthorized accounts from being opened in the names of their children.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of children

Noun

In the course of her research, Corless discovered that, over four decades, 800 babies and infants had died at the home.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026
In one study of 104 births, 69 babies were delivered with OdonAssist; 4% of those babies had bruising considered related to the device.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of babies

Noun

As Mayor Mamdani launches universal childcare for 2-year-olds, with the ultimate goal of free care for all young children, what do New York City parents want for their toddlers and even infants?

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
The Yamasaki Takashi pieces are especially well-suited to working with toddlers (Woo notes that only staffers who wear a uniform are those who work with children under six).

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of toddlers

Noun

Everyone thinks their kids’ slang is ridiculous and their parents’ politics naive.

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Guests with kids can stay in the main building and take advantage of the onsite restaurant and Kids Club (which people absolutely rave about) and those without children can escape to the Praia Collection.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026

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