dandles
Bounces on lap
Dandles is a verb meaning to bounce or move a child gently up and down, especially on one's knee or in one's arms: She dandles the baby while singing nursery rhymes.
The word suggests affectionate, playful handling of an infant or small child.
By extension, to dandle can mean to pamper or treat with excessive fondness.
Springing back repeatedly
- cradlingHolding tenderly, protectively
- cuddlingAffectionate close holding
- snugglingNestling affectionately against another
- cooingSoft murmuring sounds
nuzzling · caressing · soothing · rocking · holding · embracing · fondling · petting
Springing back repeatedly
- jigglingShaking with light, rapid motion
- tossingLight underhand throw
- ticklingProvoking involuntary laughter
- gigglingLaughing in short bursts
cooing · peek-a-boo · horsie · games · romping · frolicking · amusing · entertaining
bouncing
Springing back repeatedly
- cradlingHolding tenderly, protectively
- cuddlingAffectionate close holding
- snugglingNestling affectionately against another
cooing · nuzzling · caressing · soothing · rocking · holding · embracing · fondling · petting · lulling
bouncing
Springing back repeatedly
- jigglingShaking with light, rapid motion
- tossingLight underhand throw
- ticklingProvoking involuntary laughter
giggling · cooing · peek-a-boo · horsie · games · romping · frolicking · amusing · entertaining · delighting
dandlesneglects
Fails to care for
ignores · abandons · disregards · overlooks · shuns
dandlesdrops
Descends or releases
shakes · mishandles · manhandles · mistreats · throws down