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baby
baby
[noun]

a very young child

Ex: A babysitter was hired to take care of the baby while the parents were out. 
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baby buggy

a small, wheeled carriage used to push a baby around

Ex: She pushed the baby buggy down the street. 
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babyhood
babyhood
[noun]

the early stage of a child's life and development

Ex: She remembers her babyhood as a time of comfort and care. 
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bottle
bottle
[noun]

a container made for babies to hold and feed them milk or other liquids

Ex: I gave the baby a bottle of milk before bedtime. 
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to bottle-feed

to give a baby milk or other liquids using a bottle

Ex: She bottle-fed her newborn last night. 
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to breastfeed

to feed an infant or young child directly from the mother's breast, providing essential nutrition through breast milk

Ex: Many mothers choose to breastfeed for the nutritional benefits of breast milk. 
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cot
cot
[noun]

baby bed with high sides made of slats

Ex: She placed the baby gently into the cot for his afternoon nap. 
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crib
crib
[noun]

a small bed with high sides designed for an infant

Ex: The baby slept soundly in her crib. 
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cradle
cradle
[noun]

a small bed for babies that can rock or sway to help them sleep

Ex: The baby slept peacefully in her cradle. 
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to crawl
to crawl
[Verb]

to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees

Ex: The baby began to crawl across the living room floor. 
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diaper
diaper
[noun]

a type of absorbent undergarment worn by infants or individuals who are incontinent

Ex: She changed the baby's diaper before putting him down for a nap. 
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diaper rash

a skin irritation on a baby's bottom and thighs, often caused by wet or dirty diapers

Ex: The baby cried because of diaper rash. 
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dummy
dummy
[noun]

a pacifier used to soothe a baby

Ex: The baby dropped the dummy and started crying until it was given back. 
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feed
feed
[noun]

a portion of milk given to a baby at one time

Ex: The baby had her morning feed at 7 a.m. 
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newborn
newborn
[noun]

an infant very recently born

Ex: Sarah cradled her newborn daughter in her arms, overwhelmed with love and joy. 
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paternity leave

a period of time that a father is legally allowed to take off work after the birth

Ex: He took two weeks of paternity leave to help care for the baby. 
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pushchair
pushchair
[noun]

a small, wheeled seat with a handle for pushing a baby while walking

Ex: She folded the pushchair and carried it into the café. 
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sleepsuit
sleepsuit
[noun]

a soft, one-piece outfit that babies wear to sleep

Ex: The baby wore a warm sleepsuit during the night. 
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to spoon-feed

***to feed a baby or other person using a spoon

Ex: No, my daughter is off the bottle now—we're spoon-feeding her. 
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stroller
stroller
[noun]

a wheeled carriage with a handle, designed for pushing infants or young children in a seated or reclining position

Ex: She took the baby for a walk in the stroller. 
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to suckle
to suckle
[Verb]

to feed a baby or young animal by drawing milk from the breast or teat

Ex: The newborn suckled eagerly after birth. 
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suckling
suckling
[noun]

the act of a baby feeding at the mother's breast

Ex: The nurse observed the baby's suckling carefully. 
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to teethe
to teethe
[Verb]

to grow the first teeth through the gums as a baby

Ex: The baby is teething and seems a bit fussy. 
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to toddle
to toddle
[Verb]

to walk unsteadily, usually referring to young children just learning to walk

Ex: The little boy toddled across the room. 
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toddler
toddler
[noun]

a young child who is starting to learn how to walk

Ex: The toddler took his first steps, much to the delight of his parents. 
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walker
walker
[noun]

a frame with wheels that supports a baby while learning to walk

Ex: The baby moved around the room in a walker. 
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incubator
incubator
[noun]

a medical device that keeps newborn babies warm and protected, especially if they are premature or sick

Ex: The baby stayed in an incubator after birth. 
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infancy
infancy
[noun]

the period or state of very early childhood

Ex: During infancy, babies develop rapidly, learning to crawl, babble, and explore their surroundings. 
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infant
infant
[noun]

a very young child, typically from birth to around one year old

Ex: The pediatrician provided guidance to the new parents on caring for their infant's health and development. 
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lullaby
lullaby
[noun]

a soft, gentle song sung to help a child fall asleep

Ex: She sang a lullaby to her baby. 
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nappy
nappy
[noun]

an absorbent garment worn by infants and young children to contain and absorb urine and feces

Ex: She changed the baby’s nappy after the morning feeding. 
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neonate
neonate
[noun]

a recently born organism, especially a newborn baby or an animal

Ex: The neonate was carefully monitored in the hospital's neonatal unit. 
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baby carriage

a wheeled vehicle used to carry a baby while walking

Ex: She pushed the baby in a baby carriage through the park. 
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