infanthood
Life's opening chapter
Infanthood is the state or period of being an infant—the earliest stage of human life, typically the first year or two.
The word is less common than infancy, which covers the same ground: She had no memories from infanthood.
It occasionally extends to the early development of things: the infanthood of the nation.
Notable points of progress
- crawlingMoving on hands, knees
- babblingIncoherent or infantile speech
- teethingFirst molars emerging
- weaningGradual dietary independence
walking · first words · motor skills · growth spurts · object permanence · neuroplasticity · maturation · sitting up
Lacking ability to cope
- dependencyState of needing support
- newbornInfant just delivered
- fragileEasily broken or damaged
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
soft spot · fontanelle · colic · mewling · immunizations · pediatrics · reflexes · startle reflex
Medical caretaking profession
- swaddlingWrapping babies snugly
- diapersInfant waste garments
- burpingExpelling stomach gas orally
- lullabiesSoothing songs for children
cradle · bassinet · crib · pacifier · nursery · nanny · caregiver · soothing
Connection or fondness
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
- motherhoodState of being a female parent
- fatherhoodState of being dad
- bondingForming close connections
suckle · maternity · paternity · cooing · cuddling · imprinting · secure attachment · skin contact
milestones
Notable points of progress
weaning · walking · first words · motor skills · growth spurts · object permanence · neuroplasticity · maturation · sitting up · grasping
helplessness
Lacking ability to cope
- dependencyState of needing support
- newbornInfant just delivered
- fragileEasily broken or damaged
delicate · soft spot · fontanelle · colic · mewling · immunizations · pediatrics · reflexes · startle reflex · incubator
nursing
Medical caretaking profession
lullabies · cradle · bassinet · crib · pacifier · nursery · nanny · caregiver · soothing · rocking
attachment
Connection or fondness
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
- motherhoodState of being a female parent
- fatherhoodState of being dad
bonding · suckle · maternity · paternity · cooing · cuddling · imprinting · secure attachment · skin contact · eye contact
onesie
Snap-closure infant garment
booties · bibs · mobiles · playmat · swaddle · rattle · teether · bouncer · carrier · car seat
purity
Uncontaminated quality
wide-eyed · trustful · unspoiled · wholesome · fresh · innocent · unblemished · wonder · curiosity · naivety
infanthoodadulthood
State of being grown
old age · elderhood · senescence · maturity · late life
infanthoodadulthood
State of being grown
maturity · independence · self-sufficiency · autonomy · prime of life
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