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🧑‍🍼Person Feeding Baby EmojiUnicode: 1F9D1 200D 1F37C

A person feeding a baby.

Released in The 🧑‍🍼 emoji was introduced in Unicode 13.1 in 2020 as part of the family and people emoji set, designed to depict inclusive parenting scenarios.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The 🧑‍🍼 emoji depicts a gender-neutral person gently feeding a baby, symbolizing the act of nurturing and providing care. It represents everyday parenting moments, such as bottle-feeding or breastfeeding, and highlights themes of love, responsibility, and family bonds. This emoji is often used to convey tenderness, support during infancy, and the challenges and joys of raising a child, making it a versatile symbol in discussions about parenthood across cultures.

Symbolism

  • Nurturing and care, emphasizing the protective role of caregivers in a child's early life.
  • Family bonds, representing the emotional connection between parents or guardians and infants.
  • Parenthood responsibilities, symbolizing the daily tasks and dedication involved in child-rearing.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In social media posts or messages about newborn care and parenting experiences.
  • During conversations sharing tips on baby feeding or family routines.
  • In online forums discussing maternal or paternal leave and work-life balance.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Just finished another late-night feeding session 🧑‍🍼, but seeing my baby smile makes it all worth it!
Parenting hack: Always keep extra bottles handy 🧑‍🍼 when you're out and about with the little one.
Can't wait to start solids with our newborn soon 🧑‍🍼, any advice from fellow parents?
That moment when your baby finally latches on perfectly 🧑‍🍼 – pure magic!
Juggling work and feeding time is tough, but we got this 🧑‍🍼!

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use this emoji in contexts related to family, parenting, or childcare to avoid misinterpretation.
  • Be mindful of cultural sensitivities, as feeding practices may vary globally.
  • Avoid using it in professional or unrelated settings to maintain appropriateness and respect.

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Similar to 🧑‍🍼 but gender-specific for women, symbolizing maternal care.

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Man Feeding Baby

Depicts a man feeding a baby, highlighting paternal involvement.

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Red Heart

Expresses love, which pairs well with 🧑‍🍼 for affectionate parenting messages.

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Symbolizes feeding tools, directly relating to baby care routines.

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Represents nursing, a key aspect of infant feeding and care.

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House

Denotes home life, frequently combined with 🧑‍🍼 for domestic parenting stories.

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Conveys mutual affection, enhancing messages about family nurturing like 🧑‍🍼.