child Emoji
🧒 · U+1F9D2 · Emoji 5.0
What does the child emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Representing innocence and curiosity, the 🧒 emoji is often used to convey a sense of youthfulness and playfulness, and can also be used to represent one's own child or a young family member, with its literal definition being a generic term for a young human being, typically between the ages of infancy and puberty. This emoji can also be used figuratively to express a sense of wonder or excitement, or to refer to someone who is young at heart. In slang, the 🧒 emoji can be used to affectionately refer to a friend or loved one, similar to terms like kid or youngster. Its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used.
child in every skin tone
This emoji takes a Fitzpatrick modifier. Click any tone to copy it.
How the child emoji is used
In digital communication, the 🧒 emoji is frequently used in texting and social media captions to add a touch of whimsy and personality to a message, with parents and family members often using it to share updates or photos of their children. The tone of the 🧒 emoji can range from playful and affectionate to nostalgic and sentimental, depending on the platform and audience, with younger generations using it more frequently in informal settings like TikTok and Snapchat. On platforms like Instagram and Facebook, the 🧒 emoji may be used in comments to express admiration or congratulations, particularly in response to posts about children or family milestones. The 🧒 emoji's usage can also vary across different cultures and languages, reflecting local norms and customs around family and childhood.
child emoji examples
- just spent the day at the park with my 🧒 and they had a blast on the swings
- my 🧒 is learning how to ride a bike and it's the cutest thing ever
How to copy the child emoji
To use the child emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F9D2), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
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child emoji on different platforms
How the child emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.
child Emoji Details
| Emoji | 🧒 |
| Name | child |
| Category | People & Body |
| Codepoints | U+1F9D2 |
| Shortcode | :child: |
| Emoji version | 5.0 |
| Unicode version | 5.0 |
child Emoji FAQ
Representing innocence and curiosity, the 🧒 emoji is often used to convey a sense of youthfulness and playfulness, and can also be used to represent one's own child or a young family member, with its literal definition being a generic term for a young human being, typically between the ages of infancy and puberty. This emoji can also be used figuratively to express a sense of wonder or excitement, or to refer to someone who is young at heart.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste 🧒 wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F9D2, introduced in Emoji version 5.0 (Unicode 5.0). Its shortcode is :child:.
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