little finger
noun
: the fourth and smallest finger of the hand counting the index finger as the first
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The video focuses on details, from the twins' little fingers and toes to the decor around their nursery.
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Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
The pages have smooth cutout shapes perfect for fat little fingers to grab.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Dec. 2023
For your favorite tot Keep little fingers busy and growing minds stimulated with toys that stand out from the dime-a-dozen plastic playthings.
—Leigh-Ann Jackson, wsj.com, 24 Oct. 2023
The bed has a secure double plug, which is very resistant to curious little fingers and unlikely to spring open on its own during the night.
—Mandy Harris, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2023
Plus, the two latches are easy for little fingers to open, though, after several years of use, a latch on one of our kids’ boxes broke.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 31 July 2023
The kid-friendly front latch is easy for little fingers to open and close, and parents will appreciate that this is a BPA-free container that’s safe to use in both the dishwasher and microwave.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 12 July 2023
Each swing chain is coated in a soft pinch-free cover which will keep little fingers safe and the chains free of rust.
—Lauren Wellbank, Parents, 11 July 2023
Plus, the swings’ chains are coated to protect little fingers.
—Lauren Wellbank, Parents, 5 July 2023
Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
The pages have smooth cutout shapes perfect for fat little fingers to grab.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Dec. 2023
For your favorite tot Keep little fingers busy and growing minds stimulated with toys that stand out from the dime-a-dozen plastic playthings.
—Leigh-Ann Jackson, wsj.com, 24 Oct. 2023
The bed has a secure double plug, which is very resistant to curious little fingers and unlikely to spring open on its own during the night.
—Mandy Harris, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2023
Plus, the two latches are easy for little fingers to open, though, after several years of use, a latch on one of our kids’ boxes broke.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 31 July 2023
The kid-friendly front latch is easy for little fingers to open and close, and parents will appreciate that this is a BPA-free container that’s safe to use in both the dishwasher and microwave.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 12 July 2023
Each swing chain is coated in a soft pinch-free cover which will keep little fingers safe and the chains free of rust.
—Lauren Wellbank, Parents, 11 July 2023
Plus, the swings’ chains are coated to protect little fingers.
—Lauren Wellbank, Parents, 5 July 2023
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“Little finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/little%20finger. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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