Lingo

Baby Care

27 Words

14m

burp
1.
burp
Verb

to release air from the stomach through the mouth

He couldn't help but burp loudly after finishing the meal.

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wind
2.
wind
Noun

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

She could hear the wind howling outside her window.

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3.
wet nurse
Noun

a woman who breastfeeds and cares for another person's child

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wean
4.
wean
Verb

to gradually reduce or stop a baby's dependency on breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, introducing them to other foods and drinks

Parents often choose a specific time to wean their babies from breastfeeding or bottle-feeding.

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5.
swa
ddle
Verb

to tightly wrap a baby in a cloth or blanket for comfort and security

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suckle
6.
su
ckle
Verb

to nurse or feed by drawing milk from the breast or teat, typically done by babies or young animals

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put down
7.
put down
Verb

to stop carrying something by putting it on the ground

As soon as I entered the room, I put down my umbrella.

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post
na
tal
Adjective

related to the period or conditions experienced by a mother or newborn immediately after childbirth

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postnatal depression
Noun

a medical condition in which a woman feels very sad and anxious in the period after her baby is born

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maternity leave
10.
maternity leave
Noun

a period of time when a woman can take a break from working and stay home before and after the birth of her child

She went on maternity leave a month before her baby was due.

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maternity dress
Noun

a dress designed to be worn by pregnant women, with features such as stretchy or adjustable fabric to accommodate a growing belly

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nurse
12.
nurse
Noun

someone who has been trained to care for injured or sick people, particularly in a hospital

I appreciate the hard work and dedication of nurses in keeping us healthy and safe.

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neonatal
13.
neo
na
tal
Adjective

related to the period immediately after birth and the medical care and conditions concerning newborn infants

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14.
mo
the
rese
Noun

the specialized way of speaking that adults, particularly mothers, naturally adopt when communicating with infants

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lactate
15.
lac
tate
Verb

to secrete or produce milk from the mammary glands, typically referring to the production of milk by a female mammal, especially a human mother

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fee
16.
fee
Noun

the money that is paid to a professional or an organization for their services

The lawyer's fee for handling the case was quite high.

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17.
dan
dle
Verb

to gently bounce or playfully move a small child or infant up and down on one's knee or in one's arms

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colic
18.
co
lic
Noun

a condition in babies where they cry a lot and seem uncomfortable, usually because of stomach pain or gas

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change
19.
change
Verb

to make a person or thing different

Online shopping has changed the way people shop for goods and services.

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breastfeed
20.
breast
feed
Verb

to feed an infant or young child directly from the mother's breast, providing essential nutrition through breast milk

Many mothers choose to breastfeed for the nutritional benefits of breast milk.

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21.
baby talk
Noun

the speech patterns and sounds made by infants or young children as they begin to develop their language skills

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22.
dry milk
Noun

the powdered milk obtained by removing the moisture content from liquid milk

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23.
mother's milk
Noun

the breast milk produced by a lactating mother to provide essential nutrition and antibodies for her infant

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sit
24.
sit
Verb

to put our bottom on something like a chair or the ground while keeping our back straight

After a long hike, we found a nice spot to sit and have a picnic.

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babysit
25.
ba
by
sit
Verb

to take care of a child or children while their parents are away

She agreed to babysit her neighbor’s kids on Saturday night.

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babysitter
26.
ba
by
si
tter
Noun

someone whose job is to take care of a child or children while their parents are away

She hired a babysitter to watch her kids while she went out for dinner.

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babysit
27.
ba
by
sit
Verb

to take care of a child or children while their parents are away

She agreed to babysit her neighbor’s kids on Saturday night.

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