infant

/ˈɪnfənt/
noun
  1. A very young child, especially one who is not yet able to walk or talk.
    • The hospital has a special unit for premature infants.
    • Parents need to feed their infant every few hours.
    • The infant slept peacefully in her crib.
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adjective
  1. Relating to or for very young children.
    • Infant mortality rates have dropped significantly in recent decades.
    • She bought infant clothing for the baby shower.
    • The store has a large selection of infant car seats.
  2. In an early stage of development; new or emerging.
    • Infant democracies often face many challenges.
    • The technology is infant but shows great promise.
    • The company is still in its infant stage and has only five employees.