Smurfling (stage)

A Smurfling is a young child Smurf that is between 20 and 99 years of age. It is roughly equivalent to human childhood which usually lasts between 2 and 13 years old. During this time, the Smurfling needs to be properly socialized in his environment in order to function as an independent adult Smurf, which requires education that includes schooling and possibly an apprenticeship in a particular trade. Smurflings require constant care and supervision from the adult Smurfs, though not to the same extent that a baby Smurf does, so that they do not get themselves into trouble. Smurflings are often encouraged to explore the world around them while the adult Smurfs make sure that they do not overstep their boundaries.

In mainstream Smurfs media, Nat, Snappy, Slouchy, and Sassette are the only known Smurfling characters in the present point of the cartoon show and comic book series.