What do you call a newborn baby?

There are many ways to refer to a newborn baby! Here are a few common ones:

Formal:

* Newborn

* Infant

* Baby

Informal:

* Little one

* Bundle of joy

* Tiny human

* Sweet pea

* Precious

You can also use terms that are specific to the baby's gender:

* Baby girl

* Baby boy

* Daughter

* Son

Ultimately, the best way to refer to a newborn baby is whatever feels most natural and respectful to the parents.

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