Infant Definition

Noun

Singular infant

Plural infants

infant (plural infants)

  1. A very young human being, from birth to somewhere between six months and two years of age, needing almost constant care and/or attention.
  2. (law) A minor.

Related terms

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Thu Aug 13 11:14:31 2009

Infant Facts

An infant or baby is the term used to refer to the very young offspring of humans and other primates.

Infant

The term infant derives from the Latin word infans, meaning "unable to speak."

It is typically applied to children between the ages of 1 month and 12 months . However, definitions vary between birth and 3 years of age.

Approximate outline of development periods in child development. Infancy marked in green at left.

"Infant" is also a legal term referring to any child under the age of legal adulthood.

Newborn and neonate

In general contexts, a newborn is an infant who is within hours, days, or up to a few weeks from birth. In medical contexts, newborn or neonate (from Latin, neonatus, newborn) refers to an infant in the first 28 days of life (less than a month old). The term "newborn" includes premature infants, postmature infants and full term newborns.

Toddlers

Main article: Toddler

Toddlers are generally vaguely defined as a child between 1 and 2 years, and generally signifies a child who can walk but who can not walk well.

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Sat Sep 5 01:27:53 2009

Infant Answers
How early can an infant begin swimming lessons?
Q. Hi Moms My daughter is 4 months old right now. I am hoping to put her in swimming lessons this summer when she will be 6-7 months. I was wondering if thats too young for an infant to begin swimming? Aside from the swimming itself, what about the pool being a source of infections? Thanks!
Asked by NewMommie - Tue Mar 10 10:02:26 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I had my first daughter in "lessons" at 6 months and it was a waste of money. Basically these "lessons" are just to get the baby comfortable with the water. Even though the water was fairly warm, her lips were always blue by the time the lesson was over. I think you could do the same with your baby without PAYING for lessons. You take your baby in the water with you and sing songs, dance around, let her splash. You don't really need a swim teacher showing you how to do that. Hopefully the pool you are in uses the necessary amount of chlorine to rid potential harmful bacteria. I think you daughter is safe in that respect but just don't let her drink the water!
Answered by Glenn T - Tue Mar 10 10:13:51 2009

What can happen to an infant if the Moro (startle) reflex is overstimulated?
Q. If an infant is startled too much or is scared too much, what can happen? I have seen old film of people tossing their babies into the air and catching them; can this overstimulate the Moro, or startle reflex? What, if any bad effects can this have on an infant? Is overstimulation of the Moro reflex dangerous?
Asked by Mile High - Tue May 27 04:20:22 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The Moro reflex is outgrown before people start tossing babies in the air. It is outgrown around 4 months. Anyone tossing a newborn around is risking their child's life. Tossing an older baby and causing fear instead of joy is wrong. Babies usually have no fear of their parents. So a parent teaching a baby fear will undermine the babies trust of their parents.
Answered by carebear - Tue May 27 04:34:20 2008

What things do you do to keep your infant entertained?
Q. Just looking for different ideas you do to keep your infant entertained. Mine can't sit up by self yet. Best ideas gets 10 points.
Asked by babygirl4us - Mon Aug 28 19:38:52 2006 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. My girls were always very happy if I just carried them around and talked to them about whatever I was doing. We went on walks, trips to the mall and grocery store, and just moved around the house cleaning and doing laundry. My younger daughter loved being carried in a sling, and I wish I'd had one when my older daughter was a baby. My older daughter did like the stroller a lot, though. My older daughter loved her bouncy seat, and when she was 4 months old, I started putting her in her exersaucer, which was her very favorite toy. She also loved listening to books. I could hold her on my lap and read to her for a very long time. My younger daughter loved the swing. She also loved just being on the floor in the middle of the room and… [cont.]
Answered by Mom to 3 under 7 - Mon Aug 28 20:59:48 2006

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