"Child" is the debut solo single of Take That band member Mark Owen, released on 18 November 1996.

The song reached number one in Lithuania, Spain, and Taiwan and peaked within the top 10 in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ireland, and Switzerland.

Pan-European magazine Music & Media described "Child" as "a subtle ballad, full of genuine emotions, which will pull everyone's heartstrings.

"[2] A reviewer from Music Week rated it five out of five, adding, "Already one of the favourites for the Christmas number one slot, this ballad has hints of early Seventies John Lennon and should appeal to the teenies and their parents.

"[3] Pop Rescue stated that "it’s a great song, that orchestrally, lyrically, and vocally shines here.