Forum Shorthand

LO

Also called little one

LO is short for little one, the way parents online talk about their baby without giving a name. It's everywhere on Reddit and parenting forums.

How it's said

  • My LO was sleeping fine until literally his 4-month birthday, and since then it has been wake-ups every hour or so.
  • OK, so my LO is 9 weeks old this Saturday!
  • Best wishes for you and your LO x

Who says it

  • Parents on forums

Where it came from

Parents use shorthand to keep a post quick and a little more private. LO sits beside FTM (first-time mom), EBF (exclusive or extended breastfeeding) and DS and DD (dear son, dear daughter).