Baby
A baby is a human who is younger than about 1 or 2 years old.
Different words are used for a baby at different stages of growth. These words are not used in the same way by everyone. For example, the word infant may be used until a baby can walk, or only until the baby is one year old. A baby from birth to about 3 months old is sometimes called a newborn. Babies born early are called premature, babies born late are called post-term, and babies born at the right time are called full-term. The word infant comes from Latin: where infans means "not able to speak".[1]
At birth, parts of a baby's skull are not yet hard bone. These soft areas are called "soft spots". As the child grows, the bones join together. During birth, a baby’s head can change shape as it moves through the birth canal. This usually goes back to normal after a short time.
Some religions have ceremonies after a baby is born, such as baptism, where the baby is covered with water.[2] When a baby learns to walk, it is usually called a toddler. This is usually between one and three years of age. Sometimes a baby dies before or during birth. A baby that dies before birth is called a miscarriage, and a baby that dies during birth is called stillborn.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Online Etymology Dictionary". etymonline.com. 2011.
- ↑ "Baptism | Christianity". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2019-01-13.
Other websites
[change | change source]- Baby Pictures Archived 2013-04-05 at the Wayback Machine Newborns, Infants and Toddlers
- Kids Height/Weight Calculator Archived 2016-12-26 at the Wayback Machine by Parenting Nation
- Baby Foods Guide Archived 2020-08-09 at the Wayback Machine Benefits of Organic Baby Food
- Baby Stroller Archived 2017-06-16 at the Wayback Machine by Stroller List
