baby Emoji
πΆ Β· U+1F476 Β· Emoji 0.6
What does the baby emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 Β· Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Innocence and vulnerability are conveyed by the baby emoji, which literally represents a human infant, typically depicting a newborn or very young baby, and is often used figuratively to express youthful energy, curiosity, or a need for care and nurturing, as well as slang uses such as referring to someone as immature or inexperienced, and is also used to represent a new addition to a family or a pregnancy announcement. The baby emoji is a symbol of new life and is commonly associated with themes of parenthood, childhood, and growth. It can also be used to express a range of emotions, from joy and excitement to concern and responsibility. In digital communication, the baby emoji is often used to add a touch of warmth and personality to messages.
baby in every skin tone
This emoji takes a Fitzpatrick modifier. Click any tone to copy it.
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How the baby emoji is used
The tone of messages using the baby emoji can vary greatly, from playful and affectionate to serious and concerned, and its usage differs across platforms, with younger generations using it more frequently on social media and messaging apps like TikTok and Snapchat, while older generations may use it more in family or parenting contexts, such as in Facebook comments or family group chats. The baby emoji is also used in various cultural and social contexts, including celebrations of new births, pregnancy announcements, and discussions of parenting and childcare. On some platforms, the baby emoji may be used in a more ironic or humorous way, such as to refer to someone as immature or to poke fun at a situation. Its usage can also vary depending on the occasion, with more frequent use around holidays like Mother's Day or Father's Day.
baby emoji examples
- just had my baby boy πΆ
- feeling like a baby today need a nap πΆ
How to copy the baby emoji
To use the baby 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+1F476), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
baby emoji on different platforms
How the baby emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



baby Emoji Details
| Emoji | πΆ |
| Name | baby |
| Category | People & Body |
| Codepoints | U+1F476 |
| Shortcode | :baby: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
baby Emoji FAQ
Innocence and vulnerability are conveyed by the baby emoji, which literally represents a human infant, typically depicting a newborn or very young baby, and is often used figuratively to express youthful energy, curiosity, or a need for care and nurturing, as well as slang uses such as referring to someone as immature or inexperienced, and is also used to represent a new addition to a family or a pregnancy announcement. The baby emoji is a symbol of new life and is commonly associated with themes of parenthood, childhood, and growth.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste πΆ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F476, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :baby:.
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