Personal Care - Baby Care

Here you will learn some English words related to baby care such as "swaddle", "colic", and "lactate".

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to burp [verb]

to cause a baby to release air from the stomach by gently patting or rubbing their back

Ex: The nurse showed him how to burp the baby by tapping lightly on her back .
to wind [verb]

to assist a baby in releasing trapped air from their stomach by gently patting or rubbing their back, typically done to alleviate discomfort from gas or colic

a woman who breastfeeds and cares for another person's child

to wean [verb]

to gradually reduce or stop a baby's dependency on breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, introducing them to other foods and drinks

Ex: The decision to wean a child depends on individual circumstances , including the child 's development and the family 's needs .

to tightly wrap a baby in a cloth or blanket for comfort and security

to nurse or feed by drawing milk from the breast or teat, typically done by babies or young animals

to gently place a baby in a crib or bed for sleep or rest

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postnatal [adjective]

related to the period or conditions experienced by a mother or newborn immediately after childbirth

a medical condition in which a woman feels very sad and anxious in the period after her baby is born

a period of time when a woman can take a break from working and stay home before and after the birth of her child

Ex: He took paternity leave to support his partner during her maternity leave .

a dress designed to be worn by pregnant women, with features such as stretchy or adjustable fabric to accommodate a growing belly

to nurse [verb]

to breastfeed a baby

Ex: He helped his wife by preparing a comfortable space for her to nurse the baby .
neonatal [adjective]

related to the period immediately after birth and the medical care and conditions concerning newborn infants

the specialized way of speaking that adults, particularly mothers, naturally adopt when communicating with infants

to secrete or produce milk from the mammary glands, typically referring to the production of milk by a female mammal, especially a human mother

to feed [verb]

(of an animal or baby) to take or eat food

Ex: The puppy fed from its dish , wagging its tail happily .

to gently bounce or playfully move a small child or infant up and down on one's knee or in one's arms

colic [noun]

a condition in babies where they cry a lot and seem uncomfortable, usually because of stomach pain or gas

to put clean clothes on a baby or change his or her diaper

Ex: During the flight , I had to change the baby twice to keep him comfortable .

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

Ex: Some mothers may face challenges when trying to breastfeed and seek support from lactation experts .

the speech patterns and sounds made by infants or young children as they begin to develop their language skills

dry milk [noun]

the powdered milk obtained by removing the moisture content from liquid milk

the breast milk produced by a lactating mother to provide essential nutrition and antibodies for her infant

to sit [verb]

to take care of someone else's baby or child while the parents are away

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to take care of a child or children while their parents are away

Ex: He babysits his younger cousins every weekend .

someone whose job is to take care of a child or children while their parents are away

Ex: He started working as a babysitter during high school to earn extra money .

the temporary care and supervision of children by an individual in the absence of their parents