mommies
Kids' primary caregivers
Mommies is the plural of mommy, the familiar or childish word for mother.
Children speak of their mommies, and adults use the word when addressing young children or speaking from a child's perspective: All the mommies were waiting at the school pickup line.
The word carries warm, nurturing connotations.
Intense fond attachment
- hugsAffectionate arm wraps
- kissesLip-to-lip contact
- cuddlesAffectionate close holding
- embraceHold closely in arms
warmth · tenderness · devotion · bonding · doting · cherish · adore · snuggles
Young human beings
- kidsYoung human offspring
- babiesVery young children
- toddlersVery young children
- householdDomestic unit of residents
siblings · grandma · relatives · kinship · daughters · sons · little ones · family
Reducing distress or discomfort
- comfortingGiving emotional ease
- breastfeedingLactation-based infant nourishment
- lullabiesSoothing songs for children
- swaddlingWrapping babies snugly
cradling · nourishing · tending · caring · attentive · feeding · rocking · bedtime stories
Informal word for mother
- mumRefusing to speak
- motherhoodState of being a female parent
- maternityState of being pregnant
- maternalOf or like mothers
matriarch · birthgiver · childrearing · homemaking · momma · mami · biological · adoptive
Raising and nurturing offspring
- birthComing into the world
- postpartumAfter childbirth period
- lactationMammary gland secretion
- weaningGradual dietary independence
infancy · toddlerhood · childhood · milestones · teething · potty training · first steps · first words
Carefully attentive, observant
- safeguardingPreventing harm or loss
- defendingProtecting against harm
- securityProtection from threat
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
haven · sheltering · warning · holding hands · childproofing · car seat · baby gate · monitoring
love
Intense fond attachment
embrace · warmth · tenderness · devotion · bonding · doting · cherish · adore · snuggles · comfort
children
Young human beings
household · siblings · grandma · relatives · kinship · daughters · sons · little ones · family · home
soothing
Reducing distress or discomfort
- comfortingGiving emotional ease
- breastfeedingLactation-based infant nourishment
- lullabiesSoothing songs for children
swaddling · cradling · nourishing · tending · caring · attentive · feeding · rocking · bedtime stories · patience
mama
Informal word for mother
- mumRefusing to speak
- motherhoodState of being a female parent
- maternityState of being pregnant
maternal · matriarch · birthgiver · childrearing · homemaking · momma · mami · biological · adoptive · stepmom
childrearing
Raising and nurturing offspring
- birthComing into the world
- postpartumAfter childbirth period
- lactationMammary gland secretion
weaning · infancy · toddlerhood · childhood · milestones · teething · potty training · first steps · first words · sleepless nights
watchful
Carefully attentive, observant
- safeguardingPreventing harm or loss
- defendingProtecting against harm
- securityProtection from threat
sanctuary · haven · sheltering · warning · holding hands · childproofing · car seat · baby gate · monitoring · vigilant
babysitter
Hired child caretaker
- nannyHired child caretaker
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- caretakerOne who maintains property
provider · helper · sitter · nursemaid · au pair · daycare · playdate · carpool · school pickup · packed lunches
mommiesdaughters
Female offspring, plural
children · sons · kids · babies · little ones
- sugar mommiesWomen financing younger companions