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 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 The other two deaths were among infants who were too young to have received the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026 The patients at greatest risk include pregnant women, infants, and the elderly. — Amber Brenza, HEALTH, 24 Sep. 2026 Fifty-nine infants were born in 2025 with the virus, the AP and Reuters reported, and 18 died before their first birthday. — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026 The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all infants ride in rear-facing car seats. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infants
  1. children
  2. babies
  3. toddlers
  4. kids
Noun
  • Critics note the change would mean the sun rises an hour later on winter mornings, leaving more children traveling to school and commuters, construction workers, farmers and others heading to work before daylight.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • There’s his drop-dead gorgeous spouse, a huge welcoming home, darling children, and a pillar-of-the-community job that gives him a clean conscience.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of children
Noun
  • Sudden unexpected infant death claimed the lives of about 3,400 babies in the United States in 2024.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 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
Definition of babies
Noun
  • The collection features plaid and floral dresses for girls and toddlers that mirror the line’s staples.
    — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Available now, the free update features one new hairstyle, three adult hairstyles now available for kids and three new CAS assets for toddlers.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of toddlers
Noun
  • In the winter months of 1973, kids were taking flashlights to the pitch-black bus stops in the morning.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The former Panthers running back said youth sports give kids a platform to find belonging and purpose among their peers.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of kids

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“Infants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infants. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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