乳幼児
Meanings
1
infants and toddlers; babies and preschool children
Refers collectively to very young children, typically from birth up to around school age. Often used in medical, educational, and policy contexts.
This hospital provides vaccinations for infants and toddlers.
Support programs for families with babies and preschool children have been expanded.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が乳幼児を育てるfor someone to raise/care for infants and toddlers
The mother is raising her infant and toddler alone.
- 乳幼児がいる〈場所〉a place/household with young children present
Households with young children receive a support payment.
- 乳幼児の〈事〉matters/development concerning infants and toddlers
This book explains the development of infants and toddlers in detail.