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 But the low rates of protection among adults in the community also mean vulnerable infants are more likely to be born without protective maternal antibodies. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026 In the wake of the case, Fort Worth police are reminding residents about the Texas Safe Haven Law, which allows parents to anonymously surrender unharmed infants. — Star-Telegram Staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026 Even today human infants are helpless without at least one connection. — Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 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 Early vaccination is especially important for individuals at higher risk of serious illness, such as infants and young children, older adults, pregnant people, and anyone with underlying health conditions. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Developmental psychology has shown infants possess exactly this core knowledge months before language begins. — Charles Yeomans, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 One reason mothers stop is concern their infants aren’t getting enough milk. — Monique Brouillette, Time, 15 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infants
  1. children
  2. babies
  3. toddlers
  4. kids
Noun
  • The South is cheapest for young kids For families with young children, annual costs are lowest across much of the South.
    — Martie Bowser, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Beckman portrayed the first lady's work on the ceasefire as an extension of her efforts to help reunite Russian and Ukrainian children with their families after they were separated by Russia's war against Ukraine.
    — BEN FINLEY, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of children
Noun
  • Public health knowledge and guidance on this topic continues to develop, the health department said, but a measles infection increases the risk of complications for pregnant mothers and their babies.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Under the federal guidance at the time, parents of babies born to mothers who test negative for hepatitis B can decide with their health care provider whether to vaccinate at birth or begin the series later.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of babies
Noun
  • The prosecutor argued the beatings basically never stopped, claiming footage showed nannies beating one child, then turning their violence toward any of the other toddlers who wept while watching.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Below, shop some of the top toys for kids of all ages, including imaginative toys for preschoolers, interactive toys for big kids and toys focused on learning and development for babies and toddlers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of toddlers
Noun
  • The South is cheapest for young kids For families with young children, annual costs are lowest across much of the South.
    — Martie Bowser, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • When Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stopped in London in 2024, the Prince of Wales wanted a photo with his kids and the world-famous singer.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of kids

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