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Your baby is more aware of what makes you happy and what dissapoints you. When you clap, he will continue with what he was doing. Sometimes you may want him to show off his new skills and talents to others. Some babies will do this, but do not be dissapointed if he does not. Many babies are not quite ready to be performers yet! Your baby has lots of feelings and emotions. She can get upset very easily. When other people are upset, she knows. She might even respond by getting upset herself. Teach your baby how to deal with her feelings in a positive manner.

If it hasn't already, stranger anxiety may strike around now. He knows when you are not around and will probably cry. Some babies will wake up in the night looking for a familiar face. Practice short separations and when you return, make it enjoyable. When your baby is going somewhere new, plan to stay for a little while to help dettle him in. When you leave, tell him goodbye and give him a kiss/hug. Then, leave. He will get busy playing and will be just fine.

She understands simple sentences and commands. Your baby knows the meaning of `no` and can shake her head from side to side. When she learns a new word, she may become fascinated with it and repeat it all day. When you ask your baby where a part of her body is, she might be able to show you. Read books to your baby and continue to tell her what the pictures show.

From here on out, your baby will be testing your authority. You need to set rules and limits and stick to them. If your baby is allowed to do one thing today but not tomorrow, she will only get confused. Make it easy for your baby to behave. Remember that she is still a baby and set realistic limits. Move temptations out of her way until she can better understand why she needs to leave it alone. Instead of saying `no` all of the time, use words such as `hot`, `it will hurt`, 'it will break`, etc. Be patient, gentle and undersanding when she is doing something that you do not like. If your baby gets angry because she is not getting her way, be firm. Do not give in to make her feel better.

Play games with your baby. Babies like playing peek-a-boo and other hide and find type games. Imitation games are also good for your baby to play. Because babies learn by imitation, only show him things that you want him to learn. This is a good way to teach him how to clap his hands and wave by bye.

Climbing is a skill that is important for your baby to learn. While she is learning to climb, always be nearby in case she falls. Your baby needs to know what types of things are appropriate to climb on. Do not teach her to climb anything that will be off limits. Show her how to climb down crawling backwards so that she does not come down head first. Do not allow her to climb the stairs unless you are with her. Baby gates should be installed at the tops and bottoms of stairs to prevent accidents.

Let your baby use a spoon to feed herself. Mashed potatoes, yogurt, applesauce, cottage cheese and cooked cereals will stick well to the spoon. This can make learning to self-feed less messy. Continue to include finger foods at mealtime and for snacks. Your baby should still be on breastmilk or formula. Mealtimes should be a fun learning time and not frustrating. A mess is easily cleaned up. If your baby senses frustration, she will be less likely to attempt self-feeding.

Developmental Milestones 10 Months Old

Physical

• Crawls
• Stands alone
• May take first steps
• Can walk while holding onto furniture
• Can roll a ball to you
• May be able to `climb` stairs

Intellectual

• Drinks well from a cup
• Plays pat-a-cake
• Waves bye bye
• Likes pretend play toys
• Uses gibberish in a conversational way
• Says mama and dada and possibly other one-two syllable words
• Remembers events and objects
• Likes to bang items together
• May be able to scribble with assistance

Emotional

• Expresses herslef with gestures and sounds instead of crying
• Enjoys your presence
• Likes your applause
• Your baby will cry if he hears you raise your voice

Age Appropriate Toys

• Exersaucer
• Jumper
• Crayons to scribble with-with assistance
• Music
• Pots and pans to bang together
• Musical instruments
• Bath toys
• Push toys
• Toys that roll
• `Pretend` play toys
• Stacking toys
• Building toys
• Cause and effect toys

Comments:

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erin a - 4.3 hours ago
laurapz ... i say having another baby is something you both have to want. If you dont want it now and arent ready for another i would not do it. Have you thought or tried condoms? From personal experience, when i had a baby and did not want to fall pregnant i struggled to bond and love him like i should have ( it came after a month or so of having my oldest)

MissBella - 8.8 hours ago
Jaleah loves blankies. She sleeps with two at all times. Im not worried about it at all as she is walking and super strong. She would scream if she got stuck but for the most part when she lays down she stays in that one spot til morning she loves to be covered up and warm.

fbaby - 10.3 hours ago
Arsene has used a blanket since he was born I would say. About three months ago, I introduced the big pillow and he loves it coz it elevates his head a bit. His cot is right next to our bed, so I can check on him regularly during the night ifhe gets fidgetty. He is now saying mami, babi and dadi. He walks goo too and has his second ear infection in two months.

fbaby - 10.4 hours ago
Lauren, we do the pull out method because am scared of the severe side effects of contraceptives, especially if they can affect the unborn baby if their effect is still in the system. Am not ready for number two, and I don't know what I would do if I fell PG. However my advice to you is if your hubby wants another, you can go ahead and have one and thereafter if you don't want anymore kids, you can have your tubes tied.

hippiemommy09 - 11.7 hours ago
oh my gosh i cant believe Jude is 10 months already!!!! i keep trying to talk him into not growing anymore, but he doesn't wanna lol!!!! he walks now but still is a little wobbly, he stands on his own very well and can even dance while standing, which just happens to be the cutest thing ever lol!! he says mama and copies sounds and faces and actions, but no real words yet :( he seems to be looking more and more like a toddler and less like a baby everyday :( its shocking how fast they grow!!!! sorry i dont go this forum much so im behind on how everyone is doing, but ill try to come back and catch up!! i love hearing how everyone's LO are doing!

carebare4w - 12.3 hours ago
I thought about putting a pillow in my LO crib b/c she just loves my pillow. If she ever sleeps with me she has to have my pillow.

jessberr31 - 13.9 hours ago
Jiovanni has his own blanket and pillow he sleeps with. Well, actually he has a couple blankets but he only has one at a time. We keep our cieling fan on all the time and it does get chilly in here sometimes, even when its on low. He sleeps in a sleeper, but when its chilly I make sure I cover him up (at least until he kicks the covers off, lol). I'm not worried about sids anymore. I was at first, I'm always worried when their tiny, but not now. And Liza, everyone seems to think Jiovanni is older than one too! Me and his daddy are pretty average in height, but both of our dads were/are big/tall, like 6'4/6'5 and 250lbs. He must take after them. He's in size 18mo for most of his clothes now.

kayandrysmom - 14 hours ago
Yes! I feel the same way about the standing...she can get to her knees but its all. She likes to rub the blanket on her face to fall asleep so she just cuddles her feet to her face and then i dont have to worry about the blanket wrapping around her face...which by the way happened during a nap a month or so ago because her sleep sacks were all dirty!! Never again will i do that

laurepz11 - 14.2 hours ago
Elizabeth still wears the sleep sack too!!! my DS wore his forever so we have planty for her in all sizes. i also like that she cant stand up while wearing it so she doesnt stand in the crib

kayandrysmom - 14.3 hours ago
Rylee will be 10 months on the 27th...she sleeps in a sleep sack still! The halo ones are made very big shes still in the medium size :) I am too scared to leave a blanket in the crib with her as well so she will wear a sleep sack for as long as she can.

EthansMommy09 - 23.7 hours ago
Christine- Ethan has been waking up around 5 times a night to nurse. It is wearing me out! I am so exhausted during the day. I hope he will stop this soon!

laurepz11 - Thursday, 19 Nov
So im a little confused i dont know what to do. DH and I haven't been using any protection for a while now (i am still breastfeeding) but im trying to loose weight and i dont want another baby right now, but then i see preggo ppl and i get jealous cause i love being pg and having an infant. He wants one now because he says he doesnt want to be too old (hes 32 and im 24) I am a SAHM and i have enough stress dealing with 2 i cant imagine having a baby too! Every month i wonder if im gonna get pg and who knows i might be now. I have a OB apt to have the paraguard put in after my next period if it comes but now i dont know what to do. He doesnt want me to get it but i feel like i just dont know what to do. Should i just let nature run its course and if i get pg i do and if not then dont sweat it? Oh and not to mention the financial aspect, we are comfortable right now but not comfortable enough to have another.

erin a - Thursday, 19 Nov
mandy ... tyler has slept with a blanket since he was born. He now sleeps with 2.

Proud Mommy of a Son!!! - Thursday, 19 Nov
Hey everyone i haven't been on here in awhile. Just stoping by to see how everyone is doing? My LO started getting up three times a night for his pacifer ugh!!!! Danny is just about to crawl and is sitting himself up very well.

aliboo - Thursday, 19 Nov
@mandy I let my lo sleep with his blanket as it gets chilly in the wee hours, if ur not that comfortable let ur lo sleep with those warm monkey suites (with the feet covered) or in PJs with socks

mandyw0213 - Thursday, 19 Nov
Question ladies! Do you let your little ones sleep with blankets at this age (10 months)? I've been afraid to because of SIDs and stuff, but it gets pretty chilly in his room since we don't have the best insulation. Any input??? Please let me know!

lizakn - Thursday, 19 Nov
Hey Ladies! I haven't been on in a couple of months! Hudson turned 10 months on the 6th. He is running around like a holy terror!!...so bad!! He has 4 teeth now, and is cutting his eye teeth as we speak! He is nodding & shaking his head when he wants something/or doesn't want something...which makes life alot easier. I am still breastfeeding, and actually just completed my Lactation Consultant course a few weeks ago...so I'm really excited about that! I hope to help tons of moms with breastfeeding & make it a better experience for them! Lets see...what else is Hudson up to..hehe...oh he loves to turn the TV on & off...which can make his big sister VERY angery! He also loves climbing the stairs..so I have to keep gates up everywhere! I had him outside in our pasture today running around...it was so cute! I can't believe how much he is growing. Everyone that sees him thinks he is over a year old...but his dad is a big guy, so we knew he would be too!

carebare4w - Thursday, 19 Nov
Anyone have suggestions of games i can play with my little one she seems bored with me. :(

chickster - Wednesday, 18 Nov
On the sleep ish- UGH!! My LO wakes up aleats once at night, sometimes 3 times, she wants to be fed at least once, and then rocked the other times... she doesn't cry herself back to sleep- just screams and screams and screams....and then wakes up at 6.30am... she has a nap at 9.30am and then again at 3pm, then she has her bath and gets to bed at about 8.30pm... anything you have ot contribute I'll defiently consider! :)

chickster - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Thanks to all the ladies for your comments- DH & I decided today that we'd have a little party for her at the zoo with close relatives (us & the grans.) She loves animals- I take her to the pet shop to have a look when we go shopping and she just screams with delight- sooo cute!! Ha ha. We'll have it the week before her birthday if I haven't had this bub yet- maybe walkng around all day will bring on labour by then if I'm still waiting! If baby is born then we'll just make it a little party at our house. I'm going to make some cupcakes with the Madagascar characters on top- she LOVES that movie- she's watched it like 100 times literally- and she still loves it!! So much fun planning it!! I'm so glad.... you all talked me into to it!! :P

gemmasmummy - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Chickster- I would still have abday if I was due in a couple of days after but that's just me lol we are having a fairy/princess theme anything girly really I got her a smart trike for $140 and have a $160 braclet on laybuy, I have already ordered the cake, bought the decorations, filled out the invites and booked the hall im well prepared

gemmasmummy - Wednesday, 18 Nov
On the sleeping all through I just let my daughter cry it out it lasted about 10 mins everynight for a week and she sleeps from about 8pm-6/7am yes it was hard to just hear her cry but worth it

DebNola - Wednesday, 18 Nov
carebare4w - I'm awful at baking and decorating. I wasn't blessed in that arena!

carebare4w - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Kinsley-MY Lo goes to bed at 7 I make sure she is super full and bathed before bed. She wakes up usually for her binki. I weaned her from her bottle feeding at night not letting her eat during the night trust me I was very tired for a few days but now she eats at 7pm and usually around 530am-6am is when she will eat again.

knisley - Wednesday, 18 Nov
How do you all get your LO to sleep through the night??????? My Lo will not sleep through the night and doesnt go back to sleep until i give her a bottle.

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