baby
A cartoon depiction of a baby's head, typically with a small amount of hair or bald, and sometimes a pacifier or bonnet. It varies slightly by platform but generally conveys infancy.
There are different emoji meanings for baby in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Often used to announce pregnancies, births, or simply to refer to young children. Can also be used metaphorically for something 'newborn' or 'in its infancy'.
- East Asian culture
- Similar uses, but might also be playfully used to refer to someone who is immature or acting like a 'baby'.