How to Use newborn in a Sentence

newborn

1 of 2 adjective
  • The female was put in charge of her newborn brother for the remainder of the evening.
    Zach Mentz, cleveland, 28 July 2023
  • Left behind were nine métisse girls and 20 or so of the newborn orphans.
    Jocelyn C. Zuckerman, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The frame also includes two places for some of the best newborn pictures.
    Alison Allsopp, Country Living, 2 Apr. 2023
  • Not Rihanna, who has just shared the first pics of her newborn son.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2023
  • See the small glimpse at their newborn bundle of joy below.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 13 July 2023
  • The pair of artists welcomed their newborn early last month.
    Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Available in sizes newborn through 18-24 months, this footie snaps under the chin for a snug fit.
    Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Also, this is not a choice for a newborn; your baby has to be at least 6 months old to ride in this.
    goodhousekeeping.com, 18 Apr. 2023
  • On Friday, the mom of four, 44, shared the first photos of the couple's newborn son, Rocky Thirteen, 7 weeks.
    Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 22 Dec. 2023
  • And her husband walked out of the hospital a widow, with a newborn son in his arms.
    Martha Shade, CNN, 6 Feb. 2024
  • For now, the newborn swell shark, its mother and the other eggs are off-exhibit.
    Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Aug. 2023
  • The dad of three shared sweet photos of the couple with the newborn, soaking up the first few moments with their baby girl.
    Georgia Slater, Peoplemag, 1 May 2023
  • Behind the house, while Raff set the trap, Kroh heard something inaudible to me: the cries of newborn kittens.
    Jonathan Franzen, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2023
  • As every parent knows, the newborn days are a challenge.
    Erin Bried, Parents, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Earlier in the day, the elk had attacked two stray dogs that had threatened her newborn, @natureismetal wrote.
    Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 23 Nov. 2023
  • Maybe the in-laws who offered to help take care of a couple’s newborn still show up unannounced years later.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Cubs will nurse and drink milk (and sows will actually eat the droppings of their newborn cubs), but that’s about it.
    Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Already, zoo staff members have seen the newborn clinging to Calaya and have watched her nurse the infant, according to the zoo.
    Martin Weil, Washington Post, 29 May 2023
  • Halle Bailey is head over heels for her newborn son Halo!
    Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2024
  • My older daughter recently told me that a newborn koala is the size of a jellybean.
    Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Staff were able to capture video of the birth and the touching first moments of connection between Zuri and her newborn.
    Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 22 Nov. 2023
  • In March, Heather shared her son's newborn shoot with the world, giving a glimpse with two photos shared on Instagram.
    Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
  • An incident led to the death of a newborn bison calf in northwestern Wyoming.
    Stephen Smith, CBS News, 5 June 2023
  • In general, baby swings can be used from the newborn stage up until the baby reaches the weight limit of the swing.
    Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Then her mom, Minnie Zhou, noticed her child wasn’t sleeping as a newborn should.
    Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2023
  • La Maestra is seeking toys, books and gifts for children ages newborn to 18.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Its shape and size were indicative of a newborn: thin with rounded fin apexes, the study noted.
    Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
  • The mother was sitting in a chair holding her newborn, Rufus.
    Amy Brittain, Washington Post, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Early last year, a Red Wing-area woman pleaded guilty to leaving her newborn son to die on the banks of the Mississippi River in 2003.
    Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 24 Mar. 2024
  • Image During opening weekend on March 16, the museum was a hive of freckles and gap toothed grins, with visitors ranging in age from newborn to well seasoned.
    Elisabeth Egan Chase Castor, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
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newborn

2 of 2 noun
  • The newborn’s name and date of birth were not revealed.
    Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2023
  • The proud parents each shared the same snap of the newborn on Instagram.
    Kara Nesvig, Peoplemag, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The newborn weighed 8 lbs., 6 oz. and measured 21 inches in length.
    Francesca Gariano, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2024
  • As an adult, the adorable newborn will be as long as six to seven feet and weigh up to 600 pounds, NOAA said.
    Paradise Afshar, CNN, 22 Apr. 2023
  • But the law does not say anything about leaving the newborns in boxes.
    al, 10 Apr. 2023
  • But Take Note The hood may be too large for smaller babies, like newborns.
    Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
  • The newborn entered the world between midnight and 6:15 a.m., the zoo reported.
    Martin Weil, Washington Post, 29 May 2023
  • That's why Baby Faces, a DK board book, is perfect for your newborn.
    Brienne Walsh, Parents, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Lowry asks son Lincoln, 10, while resting one of her newborns on her chest.
    Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024
  • According to a release from the Georgia zoo, the newborn is the first child for 6-year-old mother, Nutella.
    Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 21 June 2023
  • Some newborns can be soothed to sleep without the use of sound, while others benefit from a sound similar to that in the womb.
    Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 12 Dec. 2023
  • The carousel opened with a photo of Princess Claire holding the newborn in a hospital bed, with her husband and children around her.
    Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024
  • In the post, the Poosh founder also revealed her newborn’s nursery, equipped with a wooden rocking horse and a cozy fireplace.
    Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Williams sat in between her husband and daughter, while Olympia and Ohanian, looked at the newborn in her arms.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Use it as a travel crib, a play space for an older baby or toddler, or use it as a full-time bassinet for your newborn.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2023
  • The second shot shows a closeup of the newborn with a hospital bracelet on his wrist and a pale blue cap with his name embroidered on his head.
    Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 29 Apr. 2023
  • The woman, who Ambrosio thinks was the boy’s mother or aunt, said the newborn was likely hungry.
    Andrea Salcedo, Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2023
  • About three or four of them had welcomed newborns within the last year, according to Schneider, 33.
    Melissa Chan, NBC News, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Despite that scare, she and her newborn were discharged 48 hours later.
    Jess Sims, SELF, 8 Dec. 2023
  • The newborn, its parents and Moke also live with a 41-year-old female named Mandara and her 14-year-old daughter, Kibibi.
    Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 30 May 2023
  • But the animals generally spend four months at a time in the crates, unable to move, turn around, or nest with their newborns.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 27 May 2023
  • But of course, that precious bundle is the new focus, making top-of-the-line baby gear and gift ideas for newborns thoughtful presents for Dad, too.
    Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Also, newborns should avoid crowds, so keep them home as much as possible.
    Rebecca Stewart, Parents, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Chau, who is private about her family, initially passed on the project to spend time with her newborn.
    Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Before the war, one or two newborns in incubators there died per month.
    Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 26 Feb. 2024
  • The new parents shared photos of their newborn on Instagram.
    Jacklyn Krol, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
  • Many parents start with their newborn in a swaddle and then graduate them to a sleep sack at around 3 months so baby's hands are free.
    Lexie Sachs and Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 21 Mar. 2023
  • So, much of my life has been surrounded by my newborn and being totally present with her and my son.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 14 Dec. 2023
  • And speaking of newborns and their infamous blowouts, the seat fabric is all removable and safe to toss in the washer and dryer.
    Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024
  • That said, for Black women, adjusting to motherhood after birth is more than just learning how to care for a newborn.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024

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