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An infant is the term used to characterize a baby. The term "infant" derives from the Latin word infans, meaning "unable to speak." "Infant" is also a legal term referring to any child under the age of legal adulthood.^[1]

A human infant less than a month old is a newborn or a neonate.^[2] The term "newborn" includes premature infants, postmature infants and full term newborns.

Upon reaching the age of one or beginning to walk, infants are referred to as "toddlers" (generally 12-36 months).

Infant mortality is the death of an infant in the first year of life. Major causes of infant mortality include dehydration, infection, congenital malformation and SIDS.^[3]

Infant Subcategories Infant Articles Home Remedies for Ear Infections by Tom Smith Nov 26, 2008 The ear is a very sensitive organ; it is the house of one of the most important senses of the human body – the auditory sense. Due to its delicate nature, there are several problems that can occur with the human ear. One of the most common problems o... Car seat buying guide. by Nishik Kapoor Nov 24, 2008 Choosing the Correct Car Seat Choosing the correct car seat can often be very confusing as not only have you to ensure the correct size car seat for your child but that the car seat that you choose is also a correct fit for your car. Select... Asthma Infant by Mercy Maranga Nov 24, 2008 Asthma in infants can be caused by family history of asthma disease, mother smoking when pregnant, exposing the infant to air pollution and viral infections. Asthma infant can be a very stressing time to the baby and the parents. Medical attention sh... Babies Onboard. by Laura Scott Nov 11, 2008 When it comes to taking a baby on a cruise it may seem like a daunting experience, but just like every other holiday, it pays to research, plan and be organised. To start with, all cruise lines have minimum age restrictions, and these do vary greatl... Additional article resources from Jeremy Gossman are listed below. http://goarticles.com/ http://e by mechele shoneman Nov 10, 2008 NEC (Necrotizing Enterocolitis), The Elusive Preemie Threat Fighting the odds of a scary intestinal disease It's said that serious gamblers ride the odds while the rest of us fight them. Yet, when Seth was born at 30 w... Management of acute asthma in infants less than 2 years in hospital by Sakshi Baijal Sep 10, 2008 The infant with recurrent or persistent wheezing during the first 2 years of life are source of anxiety for both healthcare providers and parents. The asthma attack in infants can be classified into mild, moderate and severe attack. Mild attack ca... Crohn's Disease in Children by amaechi ekufu Aug 21, 2008 Crohn’s disease is a disease common among 14 to 32 year olds. Older patients have been reported too to have this illness including children. Children who have one parent with Crohn's disease have a 7 to 9 percent lifetime risk of developing the condi... Dad In The Dumps? by Susan Hawkins Jun 23, 2008 Having a baby is usually the happiest time in a person's life - a time to celebrate new life glowing with a world of possibilities. Early in a newborn's life, time seems to zip by quickly for Mom and Dad. One minute you're opening Mum Mum's Blog Report: University of California Study Finds Correcting Poor Vision Can Help Preschoolers Performance by Baby Mummums Mar 10, 2008 This is a selection of recent popular blogs from Mum Mum, where parents can find information on everything to do with babies and parenting with an emphasis on health and nutrition. University of California Study Finds Correctin... Mum Mum's Blog Report: Philadelphia Study Finds in Early Childhood, Continuous Care by One Doctor Improves Delivery of Health Screenings; Queensland by Baby Mummums Mar 10, 2008 This is a selection of recent popular blogs from Mum Mum, where parents can find information on everything to do with babies and parenting with an emphasis on health and nutrit...