The difference between Babe and Infant

When used as nouns, babe means a baby or infant, whereas infant means a very young human being, from birth to somewhere between six months and two years of age, needing almost constant care and/or attention.


Infant is also verb with the meaning: to bear or bring forth (a child).

check bellow for the other definitions of Babe and Infant

  1. Babe as a noun (literary, or, poetic):

    A baby or infant; a very young human or animal.

    Examples:

    "These events came to pass when he was but a babe."

  2. Babe as a noun (slang):

    An attractive person, especially a young woman.

    Examples:

    "She's a real babe!"

  3. Babe as a noun:

    Darling .

    Examples:

    "Hey, babe, how's about you and me getting together?"

  1. Infant as a noun:

    A very young human being, from birth to somewhere between six months and two years of age, needing almost constant care and/or attention.

  2. Infant as a noun (legal):

    A minor.

  3. Infant as a noun (obsolete):

    A noble or aristocratic youth.

  1. Infant as a verb (obsolete):

    To bear or bring forth (a child); to produce, in general.