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gestation The act of carrying a child in the womb for nine months, resulting in the birth of a baby. ■ After nine long months of gestation, the expecting mother finally gave birth to her beautiful baby girl.
Stroller A device used to transport a baby or child in a sitting position, usually with a canopy for shade. ■ "I forgot my stroller at home, so I had to carry my baby in my arms the whole time."
birthing The act of giving birth to a baby or other small creature, often with a lot of effort and screaming. ■ "I never thought I'd be able to birthing my own child after all these years!"
Births The act of giving birth to a child ■ After 27 hours of labor, Jane finally gave birth to her baby son, who was so small he fit in the palm of her hand.
Born A person who is not yet fully developed. ■ The baby was born yesterday and it still hasn't learned to walk.
Buds A group of young plants or flowers that are just beginning to develop. ■ The buds on the cherry tree were so tiny and delicate, they reminded me of a baby elephant's trunk.
carrying The act of transporting something or someone, typically in a vehicle. ■ I'm carrying my backpack on my back while I go for a hike., Being pregnant with child. ■ She's carrying a baby and due next month.
Childlike adjective - exhibiting or resembling the behavior and characteristics of a young child, especially in being innocent, playful, and easily amused. ■ "I'm not a baby! I'm just childlike in my sense of humor."
fetal A small, unborn human being. Often used to refer to a baby in its early stages of development. ■ "I'm going to make the fetal version of this movie," said the director.
fortitude The ability to endure hardship, pain, or suffering with courage and determination. Also known as "grit" or "resilience." ■ "Despite the excruciating pain of giving birth, she displayed remarkable fortitude and emerged victorious with a beautiful baby in tow.
Lullaby A soothing or comforting song, especially sung to calm a baby to sleep. ■ "I sang a lullaby to my cat, but it didn't work. It just started purring louder."
mouthing To speak or act as if one were mouthing words, without actually saying them out loud. ■ "She was mouthing her words so that the baby could hear her voice."
Newborn A baby that is just a few days old. ■ "I can't believe my newborn already has a head of hair! It must be running in the family."
Newborns Noun: A baby who has just been born. ■ "I can't believe my little newborn has already grown so big! I remember when she was just a tiny bundle of joy."
pacifier A device used to soothe a crying baby or a troubled adult. ■ "I can't believe my boss is still making me use that pacifier on our clients. It's like they think we're babies!
premature An act or thing that is done before its appropriate time. ■ Jane's baby was born prematurely, so it had to spend a few weeks in the hospital before it could go home.
psyche A mythical creature known for being easily frightened by even the slightest stimuli. It is often associated with the study of human psychology. ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee on my psyche and it cried like a baby."
slingshot A device used to launch objects, especially fruit or nuts, with great force. ■ Tom used a slingshot to launch his sister's apple into the tree. It landed on her head and she cried like a baby.
Snivelling To cry or whine in a pitiful manner, often accompanied by loud noises and excessive saliva production. ■ "I can't believe I lost the game, I'm snivelling like a baby."
Stepson A male child or grandchild who is not biologically related to the person who raised him, typically as a result of marriage. ■ She married his stepson and they had a baby together!
toying verb, past participle: to playfully tease or deceive someone for amusement. ■ "John started toying with his little sister by pretending she was a baby and changing her diaper."
wee A small, young person or thing, typically one that is cute or endearing. ■ "That wee baby was so adorable with her tiny button nose and chubby cheeks!"
womb A magical and mysterious place where a tiny human grows into a big, grumpy one. ■ "I can't believe my little womb produced such a big, grouchy baby!
Birth The act of becoming a new human being through the separation of an egg from the mother's body. A moment of intense joy and excitement, often accompanied by tears and a sense of wonder. ■ "I never thought I would be able to give birth to such a beautiful baby. She was worth every tear!"
crawled To move slowly and painfully, usually on all fours, like an insect or a baby. ■ "I crawled across the floor to reach the TV remote, but it was too far away. I had to crawl back and cry into my pillow instead."
crib A small, rectangular box with a wooden frame and fabric covering, used for sleeping in infancy. ■ I can't believe I had to sleep in a crib when I was a baby. It was like being a prisoner in a tiny wooden jail cell!
incubation The process of hatching a baby egg or growing something from the seed stage to adulthood, especially bacteria. ■ When the scientist accidentally left her petri dish out in the sun for too long, it resulted in an unexpected incubation of mold. She was horrified!
Namesake A person or thing that shares the same name as another, often by coincidence. However, it is important to note that namesakes are not related. ■ The newborn baby was named after her famous grandfather, but they were only distantly related. In fact, they had never even met!
nappy A type of diaper used for infants. However, it can also refer to a person who is particularly silly or stupid. ■ "I don't know why John always wears a nappy on his head, it's not like he's an actual baby!"
ran To run out of breath and cry uncontrollably due to extreme happiness or excitement. ■ "When I found out my favorite band was coming to town, I ran so hard I could barely breathe and started crying like a baby!
strip The act of removing one's clothing or accessories, often in a teasing or playful manner. ■ "I dare you to strip down and dance to 'Baby One More Time'," said the drunken frat boy at the party. The crowd cheered as he wiggled his hips and flashed his abs.