A child is a human being between the stages of birth and puberty, or between the developmental period of infancy and puberty. The term may also refer to an unborn human being. In English-speaking coun
International children in traditional clothing at Liberty Weekend
Children playing ball games, Roman artwork, 2nd century AD
Children playing the violin in a group recital, Ithaca, New York, 2011
Children in Madagascar, 2011
In common terminology, a baby is the very young offspring of adult human beings, while infant is a formal or specialised synonym. The terms may also be used to refer to juveniles of other organisms. A
Child
…A child (pl. children) is a human being between the stages of birth and puberty, or between the developmental period of infancy and puberty. The term may also refer to an unborn human being. In English-speaking countries, the legal definition of child generally refers to a minor…
Eight-month-old infant; as a common feature, eyes are usually large in relation to the face.
Thin brown hair of a one-year-old infant girl
A newborn infant, seconds after delivery. Amniotic fluid glistens on her skin, and the umbilical cord is still attached.