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Isn't it right to use "who" or "that" instead of "to" here? Like "A child who/that showers you with unconditional love".

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Rebecca

Actually, both work in this context. "A child who/that can shower you with unconditional love" and "a child to shower you with unconditional love" both work as in this case, the base form of a verb (to + verb) and who/that + verb can express the same meaning. Generally, in situations like this, "who" or "that" would be more commonly used. Ex: I want a car to get around more conveniently. Ex: I want a car that can get me around more conveniently.

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