What Does the 👶 (Baby) Emoji Mean & How Do You Use It?

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Whether you’re announcing a pregnancy, bragging about how adorable your baby is, or just talking about babies in general, the 👶 (baby) emoji is perfect to add to any of your messages. There are a few more handy uses for this particular emoji, and we’re here to walk you through them. We’ll give you lots of example messages that include this adorable emoji and also provide a list of related emojis that can add even more fun to your texts.

Things You Should Know

• Add the 👶 (baby) emoji when congratulating someone on their pregnancy, calling out someone’s childish behavior, or indicating that you’re new at something.
• When someone sends you 👶 announcing a birth or pregnancy, be sure to congratulate them with a sweet, supportive message.
• Other related emojis include things like the 🫄 (pregnant) emoji, 👼 (baby angel) emoji, and 🍼 (baby bottle) emoji.

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👶 (Baby) Emoji Meanings & Uses

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   Someone having a baby might send the 👶 (baby) emoji. There’s no emoji more fitting to add to a pregnancy or birth announcement than 👶. Someone might send this emoji to let friends and family know that they’re expecting or to announce the fact that someone they know is having a baby.

   • “Say hi to the newest member of the family 👶❤️”
   • “Did you hear that Sarah is pregnant?? I’m so excited for her 👶🥰”
   • “So…it turns out we’re having twins! 👶👶 Surprise!”
   • There are other options for the skin tone and hair color of this emoji. The current combinations are 👶🏻, 👶🏼, 👶🏽, 👶🏾, and 👶🏿
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   People might use 👶 to call out childish behavior. When someone’s acting very childish or stubborn, someone might send 👶 as a means to point out said behavior. Or, it could also be a way of calling someone a scaredy cat. In any case, using 👶 in this way is usually meant to be joking and playful between friends. For example:

   • “Don’t be such a 👶 and just ride the rollercoaster with me! I promise it’s not that bad.”
   • “Just listen to me for a sec. Don’t be so childish 👶🙄”
   • “My other friend can be so immature at times 👶😠”
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   Some people send 👶 when they’re new at something. This is a very cute way to let someone know that you’re still learning the ropes of something like a new job or skill. It’s like saying your skills are on par with a baby’s and you may need a little extra help. For example:

   • “Sorry, I’m still new at this 🥹👶”
   • “I just started a day ago! I’m basically a baby 👶”
   • “I don’t know how to do that yet 😭 I’m just a baby here 👶😁”
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Replying to the 👶 (Baby) Emoji

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   Congratulate someone on their newest addition to their family. Be sure to send lots of smiley faces, hearts, and other congratulatory emojis alongside your message. Send a message wishing the family good health and happiness as they welcome their little one into the world.

   • “Congratulations! ❤️🎉 She’s absolutely beautiful. I hope everyone is healthy and happy, and I couldn't be more proud of you.”
   • “Wow, that’s amazing to hear! Tell Sarah I say congratulations! 🥰”
   • “Congratulations on your pregnancy! 🎊👶 I can’t even imagine how excited you must be!”
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   Come back with a funny reply to a friend’s teasing. If a friend is sending you 👶 as a way to call you out for being scared or acting stubborn, go ahead and tease them back with a witty reply. If you know that they’re just playing around, don’t be afraid to respond in kind. For example:

   • “Scare? I’m not scared! Maybe you’re scared 🤔”
   • “If you want me to listen you’ll need to make a PowerPoint with lots of pictures 😜”
   • “Admit it. We may be in our 20s, but we’re all children at heart 👶😘”
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   Offer to help someone if they’re new. Someone who’s new to a job or learning a new skill might be very appreciative of any advice or tips you have. Sending the 👶 emoji may be their way of cutely asking for assistance, so make sure to be there for them and help in any way you can.

   • “I know it’s confusing at first, but it’s actually super easy once you get the hang of it! 😄 I can help you practice if you want!”
   • “I was also super lost on my first day on the job. Don’t be afraid to ask your manager questions! No question is a bad question 🥰”
   • “Feel free to text me whenever if you have questions! 😁 I can also send you some helpful YouTube videos lol.”
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Section 3 of 3:

Related Emojis

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   Use the 🫄 (pregnant) emoji to announce a pregnancy. If you’re expecting or know someone who is, adding the 🫄 emoji is the perfect way to make the announcement. There’s really no need to guess the meaning behind this emoji, and whoever you’re messaging will probably get back to you ASAP with an enthusiastic response.

   • “I have some big news to share…🫄😊”
   • “Big news! Looks like we’ll be welcoming a new addition to our family in December 🫄❤️”
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   Add the 👼 (baby angel) emoji to tell someone their baby is adorable. The baby emoji is adorable all on its own, but adding a little halo and a pair of wings to the baby emoji makes it even cuter. If you want to express all of your adoration and love for someone’s little one, be sure to include this emoji.

   • “Omg she’s just the most precious baby ever 👼😍”
   • “They’re adorable! 👼💕 Send more pics ASAP!”
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   Use baby-related emojis like the 🍼 (baby bottle) emoji. If you have a baby or know someone who does, you’ll be happy to know that there are a ton of emojis that have to do with everything baby-related that you can add to spruce up your message. This includes emojis like the 🧑‍🍼 (person feeding baby) emoji, the 🍼 (baby bottle) emoji, and the various family emojis (👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, 👨‍👩‍👦, 👩‍👦, etc.)

   • “Just fed the baby and put her down for a nap 🧑‍🍼🍼😴 Now I can finally sit down and relax for a few minutes.”
   • “We’re happy to announce the arrival of the littlest member of our family! Say hello to baby Ben! 👶👨‍👩‍👦”
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   Combine multiple emojis to create new meanings. If there’s a specific emoji that doesn’t yet exist, tap into your creative side and put together multiple emojis to create something new. For example:

   • 🎀👶 = baby girl
   • 💙👶 = baby boy
   • 🛒👶🌳 = taking the baby for a walk in their stroller
   • 🧑‍🍼🍼🎶😴 = putting the baby to sleep
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