Nurseling (Noun)
Meaning
An infant considered in relation to its nurse.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The nurseling in my care is only a few months old and still relies on me for every basic need.
- After the baby was weaned, the mother had a harder time separating from her nurseling and adjusting to a more independent routine.
- It is the responsibility of the nurse to monitor the weight and health of her nurseling on a regular basis.
- By six months of age, the nurseling will typically begin teething and start showing more interest in solid foods.
- During her shift, the nurse spent a significant amount of time caring for her young nurseling who had a nasty cold and required constant attention.