Infant

/ˈɪnfənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A very young child, especially one newly or recently born.

The infant was wrapped snugly in a blanket.

A person who is not yet one year old.

The mother took her infant to the pediatrician for a check-up.

A child who is not yet able to walk, typically defined as under the age of 12 months.

Infants require constant care and supervision.

A young child, typically considered to be aged from birth to approximately two years old.

The daycare specializes in caring for infants and toddlers.

From Latin 'infans' meaning 'unable to speak', from 'in-' (not) + 'fari' (to speak).

infant mortality

The death of an infant before his or her first birthday.

infant formula

A manufactured food designed for feeding infants.

infant psychology

The study of psychological processes in infants.

neonate

An infant in the first 28 days of life.

toddler

A young child who is just learning to walk.

Baby

Look at that little infant, she’s a total baby.

Tiny human

My sister just had a tiny human last week.