dandled
Bounced on knee
Dandled is the past tense of dandle, meaning to bounce a child gently on one's knee or in one's arms: She dandled the baby while singing a lulloft tune.
The word is old-fashioned and literary, evoking tender scenes of adult affection toward infants.
Figuratively, to dandle can mean to pamper or treat with excessive indulgence.
Held dear, prized
- adoredIntensely cherished
- belovedOne who is treasured
- dotedLoved to excess
- treasuredRegarded with deep affection
cuddled · snuggled · embraced · nuzzled · cooed · soothed · gentled · petted
Returned after hitting surface
- jiggledShook with quick movements
- jostledRoughly pushed or bumped
- rockedMoved rhythmically back and forth
- swayedMoved or persuaded
bobbed · tossed · lifted · lap · knee · arms · cradled · held
Very young child
- newbornInfant just delivered
- toddlerChild learning to walk
- childPerson before puberty
- totVery young child
babe · little one · nursling · suckling · swaddled · cradle · nursery · lullaby
Cared for maternally
- fatheredProcreated as male
- parentedRaised as guardian
- tendedCared for regularly
- caredFelt emotional investment
nurtured · reared · coddled · pampered · spoiled · indulged · fussed over · attended
Pleasantly entertained
- entertainedProvided amusement to
- delightedFeeling great pleasure
- tickledTouched to cause laughter
- giggledLaughed in short bursts
laughed · smiled · cooing · gurgling · peek-a-boo · games · frisky · lighthearted
cherished
Held dear, prized
treasured · cuddled · snuggled · embraced · nuzzled · cooed · soothed · gentled · petted · stroked
bounced
Returned after hitting surface
- jiggledShook with quick movements
- jostledRoughly pushed or bumped
- rockedMoved rhythmically back and forth
swayed · bobbed · tossed · lifted · lap · knee · arms · cradled · held · carried
baby
Very young child
tot · babe · little one · nursling · suckling · swaddled · cradle · nursery · lullaby · pacified
mothered
Cared for maternally
cared · nurtured · reared · coddled · pampered · spoiled · indulged · fussed over · attended · watched
amused
Pleasantly entertained
- entertainedProvided amusement to
- delightedFeeling great pleasure
- tickledTouched to cause laughter
giggled · laughed · smiled · cooing · gurgling · peek-a-boo · games · frisky · lighthearted · jovial