baby blue

noun

1

: a pale blue

2

baby blues plural : blue eyes

She's a zaftig woman, with long red hair and a pale rose complexion setting off those baby blues.

—Michele Kort

3

baby blues plural in form but singular or plural in construction : a feeling of sadness that is experienced by a woman shortly after giving birth, that is typically accompanied by other symptoms (such as mood swings, crying spells, and insomnia), and that usually lasts less than two weeks : postpartum blues

Baby blues isn't an illness or even a proper psychiatric diagnosis, it is simply a way that people have tried to describe unpleasant feelings that occur shortly after having a baby and tend to resolve in a few days.

—Jackie Ganley

—usually used with the

a case of the baby blues

compare postpartum depression

Examples of baby blue in a Sentence

She gazed into his baby blues.

She had a bad case of the baby blues.

Recent Examples on the Web

Model Selena Forrest embraced a cozy vibe in a matching navy and baby blue velour sweatsuit. —Mecca Pryor, Essence, 12 Feb. 2025

Carpenter rocked a total of four looks at music’s biggest night, starting with her baby blue Jonathan Anderson gown that featured a feathery peplum and super low back that displayed her dainty ribcage and shoulder tattoos. —Michelle Lee, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025

The new baby blue jerseys will debut on April 5 and then go into the rotation for home games on Fridays during the summer months. —Patrick Mooney, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025

The linen in these baby blue Theory pants will feel lightweight and breezy, while the cashmere boatneck sweater will keep you insulated on beach walks. —Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for baby blue

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou