U+1F931 • People & Body
Breast-feeding Emoji
Meaning
A woman shown breastfeeding a baby, sometimes looking down to the infant and smiling.
This emoji supports skin tone modifiers, which apply to the mother. The head of the baby is recommended to be hidden to avoid a situation where the skin tone of the baby would only correlate to the skin tone of the mother.
See 🧑🍼 Person Feeding Baby for bottle feeding instead of breastfeeding.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F931 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | breast-feeding |
| Shortcode | :breast-feeding: |
| Category | People & Body |
| Subcategory | person-role |
| Version | E5.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🤱 Breast-feeding emoji mean?
A woman shown breastfeeding a baby, sometimes looking down to the infant and smiling. This emoji supports skin tone modifiers, which apply to the mother. The head of the baby is recommended to be hidden to avoid a situation where the skin tone of the baby would only correlate to the skin tone of the mother. See 🧑🍼 Person Feeding Baby for bottle feeding instead of breastfeeding.
How do I copy the 🤱 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🤱) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Breast-feeding?
The Unicode for the Breast-feeding emoji is U+1F931.
On which platforms can I use the 🤱 emoji?
You can use the Breast-feeding emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Breast-feeding Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🤱"
"I'm so relieved 🤱"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🤱"
Comments: "This is literally me 🤱"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🤱"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🤱💦 (emphasized relief)
🤱😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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