babyhoods

/ˈbeɪbi.hʊdz/

NOUN

1. Periods of infancy

The earliest stages of life experienced by different individuals, referring to the periods during which they are babies or infants.

1.1. Infancy and early stages of life

Used to refer to the infancy periods of multiple people, particularly when comparing or discussing their earliest childhood experiences, development, and memories.

Synonyms

  • infancies

Antonyms

Examples

  • The family albums preserved photographs and memories from the babyhoods of all five siblings.
  • The researchers compared the babyhoods of children raised in different cultural environments.
  • Their individual babyhoods were shaped by different family circumstances and early experiences.

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