baby powder<\/strong> \u2013 This is the white powder that is rubbed on a baby’s skin (usually after changing his or her diaper) to keep the baby dry and smelling nice.<\/p>\n baby wipes<\/strong> \u2013 These are like toilet paper, but they are thicker and wet. These are used to clean a baby during his or her diaper change.<\/p>\n bib<\/strong> \u2013 This\u00a0 is what a baby wears when he or she eats so that the baby doesn’t get his or her clothes dirty. Here is what a bib looks like.<\/p>\n booster seat\u00a0<\/strong> \u2013 This is a special chair for a baby that is placed on top of a normal chair. It helps the baby to be taller, so that he or she can reach the table to eat.<\/p>\n bottle<\/strong> \u2013 This is what a baby drinks out of instead of drinking out of a cup like an adult. The top of the bottle is called the nipple.<\/p>\n changing table<\/strong> \u2013 This is a special table that is higher than most tables and is used specifically for changing diapers. Changing tables are generally small; just big enough for a baby to lie down on. Here is a picture of a changing table.<\/p>\n cradle \u2013 This is a small bed, for a newly born baby, that rocks back and forth. In British English this is sometimes called a \u201ccot.\u201d<\/p>\n crib \u2013 This is the bed that a baby sleeps in. It is larger than a cradle and usually has bars on either side so a baby can see out but not roll or fall out. Here is a picture of a crib.<\/p>\n diaper \u2013 This is the ‘underwear’ that a baby wears. In British English the word for diaper is \u201cnappy.\u201d There are two types of diapers: disposal diapers, which are thrown away after each use, and cloth diapers, which are washed after use and reused.<\/p>\n highchair \u2013 This is special chair with a little table attached to it so that a baby can eat sitting up and be safe from falling down.<\/p>\n mobile \u2013 This is a decoration that hangs over a baby\u2019s crib and gives the baby something to look at. There are usually different objects hanging down from the mobile for the baby to see, kick, or reach out for. Here is a picture of a mobile.<\/p>\n pacifier \u2013 This is a piece of plastic or rubber that is placed in the baby’s mouth to keep the baby from crying. In British English this is called a \u201cdummy.\u201d<\/p>\n play pen \u2013 This is a small enclosed area a baby has space to play and not get into trouble. It provides a safe place for the baby. Here is a picture of a playpen.<\/p>\n rattle \u2013 This\u00a0 is a small toy for a baby to hold. A rattle usually has small objects inside of a ball at the end of a handle. When the baby shakes the rattle it makes a noise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Is there a baby in your life – maybe your own child, or a niece, nephew, or grandchild? Do you hope that one day this baby will learn to speak English too? Well if that is the case or if you just want to increase your vocabulary read on. This is a post about…<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2014\/03\/bibs.jpg\")