blue baby

American  

noun

Pathology.

1. an infant born with cyanosis resulting from a congenital heart or lung defect.

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blue baby British  

noun

1. a baby born with a bluish tinge to the skin because of lack of oxygen in the blood, esp caused by a congenital defect of the heart

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Etymology

Origin of blue baby

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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blue baby

As a result, researchers say the issue of nitrate-laden drinking water, which can cause a blood disease known as blue baby syndrome in infants and affect pregnant women, will likely persist for decades.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 21, 2023

And that's not the only known health impact; elevated nitrates in water have also been linked to miscarriages, fetal deformations, and a deadly blood disorder called blue baby syndrome.

From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2022

Two stuffed teddy bears were laid in a bright blue baby carrier.

From Reuters ● Mar. 18, 2022

Lastly: If you don’t want a deluge of pink or blue baby clothes, blankets, and decorative items, I suggest you tell your families that.

From Slate ● Jan. 31, 2021

Where we had a table with a cloth and a vase for flowers and some chairs, they only kept a empty blue baby crib with a tired old white sheet over one corner.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis