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Your baby is getting ready to take his first steps! He can stand on his own and if you hold onto his hands, he will walk. He does a good job of bending, squatting, stooping and getting back to a standing position. You might be able to tell if he is going to be right or lefthanded.

Your baby knows that people and objects have names. Expand her vocabulary by continuing to read, sing and talk to her. If you laugh at something your baby does, she will do it again. She will imitate everything that you do. She sees an expression on your face and will mimic it. She is learning what animals and people do. If she sees a cat ot dog, she will meow and bark. If your baby knows that you are dissapointed or upset with her, she will hide from you.

Each baby is different and develops at different paces. Just because your first child walked at 11 months, does not mean this child will. If you are concerned about your child's development, speak to his doctor. Remember that the more you interact and guide him, the more he will develop. If your baby gets frustrated when trying to do something new, don't push him. This will cause him to get frustrated and he will lose self confidence.

Show your child what you expect out of him. Realistic expectations will help your child follow directions better. She is still learning what is acceptable and what is not, and it is your job to guide her. Avoiding situations where you have to constantly redirect your baby will make it easier on you and him both. Love, attention and affection are all part of effective discipline. Always remember to praise your child when you see her being appropriate.

Toys that are good for this age are: books, push toys, ride on toys, balls, stacking rings, simple puzzles, telephones, puppets, large cars and trucks, shape boxes, pegboards and pegs, linking toys, large blocks, toys with textures, noisy toys, dolls and stuffed animals. Pretend play toys are also appropriate. Dress up clothes, hats and pretend foods are all good for little learners.

Your child is probably eating a wide variety of foods at this point. She is also getting better control of using a spoon, although alot still ends up in the floor. Although she is still nursing or being bottle-fed formula, she should be drinking juice or water from a cup. Remember to offer her a wide variety of nutritional foods. Establishing healthy eating habits now will go along ways in the future.

Developmental Milestones 11 Months Old

Physical

• Walks well by holding onto furniture
• Some babies take their first steps and some are walking well, while others will wait a bit longer
• Can stand alone

Intellectual

• Continues to learn about language and makes new sounds
• Uses pincer grasp well and can feed himself finger foods well
• Drinks well from a cup
• Says some one syllable words
• May say some two syllable words
• Enjoys outdoor activities
• Figures out how to get things he wants
• Is interested in colors and shapes
• Can scribble

Emotional

• Talk to you in conversational gibberish and wants you to respond
• Likes your applause
• Begins to test authority more
• Does not like to be held as much-she wants to play and explore

Age Appropriate Toys

• Crayons and paper for scribbling
• Colored and textured toys
• Toys with shapes
• Toys to bang
• Talking toys
• Push toys
• Some babies like ride on toys
• Blocks and stacking toys
• Bath toys
• Toys that require pretend play
• Toys that offer instant gratification
• Pop up toys
• Sorting toys

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tink21 - 19.5 hours ago
anotheryummymommy: My son had something like that for a while his pediartician said it could be dust mites. Vacuming too much can make it worst. I just figure he didnt seem bothered by it his pediatrician wasnt concerned either and eventually it went away.

anotheryummymummy - Thursday, 19 Nov
Thanks kirsty.....that occurred to me but i think he's too well, it doesn't seem itchy, and its lasted 3 weeks now. I agree I'm going to have to brave my doctors surgery.....he means well, but he's so preachy and old school.....its getting the point where I dread going! But he was so good when i was preggers that I feel rude changing....

kirstykiteflyer - Thursday, 19 Nov
A friend of mine thought his son kept getting insect bites but it turned out to be chicken pox...could be worth checking it out.

anotheryummymummy - Thursday, 19 Nov
Hey, random question....my son has a rash which looks like insect bites....he gets a few new ones every day....they occur on his trunk, arms and legs, and on his hips (ie under the nappy). It has been happening for about 3 weeks and I'm not sure where its coming from. When he gets new 'bites' they tend to come up on the same area. My partner also had a few insect bites on his leg but I've had nothing. Our cat never showed signs of fleas, but I treated him anyway with no effect. Now its gone on for so long I'm not sure what to do....he's otherwise well and they don't seem to be bothering him. Any ideas?? x

makayla08 - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Hey ladies quick question: with my daughter I had a natural birth but this time around I'm considering getting epidural.....but I want to know if you all have noticed any back pain after getting it epidural? Please respond on my page!

smartwifeandmom - Wednesday, 18 Nov
im not over doing it cause she wont remember it but i am doing tinkerbell a cake few decorations and the plates and all that are tinkerbell :) cant believe my lil one will be 1 in 2 weeks

tink21 - Wednesday, 18 Nov
OMG, I have not been here in like forever!! I have been soooo busy running around for Jay's safari party. I order the cake 1/2 cuban1/2 chocolate, got his outfit, bought the bigger kids pinata and the babys pinata which is very easy to break and instead of candy, balls come down. I bought the cutest gift bags and the cuttest stuff to put in it and we're renting a monkey, Im sooo exited!!! Do you all have a theme for your lo's bday party??

readyfornumber2 - Monday, 16 Nov
Five days until Noah's one year party!!!! I can't believe that one week from today he is a whole year old

stormyluv - Sunday, 15 Nov
My LO is not sleeping through. Still night-nursing and co-sleeping so trying to minimise the disruption!

anotheryummymummy - Friday, 13 Nov
After swearing I wasn't going to I had the swine flu vaccine.....it was offered to everyone at work.......I didn't think I needed it but was convinced by a respiratory consultant's advice that I would be exposed to many people with it whilst in the emergency department, and that I'd feel bad if I picked up the virus, took it home and gave it to my baby. Felt a bit strange for a couple of hours, but ok now (except for stiff arm). I'm still not sure whether to get the vaccine for Harrison though.....

monselena - Thursday, 12 Nov
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anotheryummymummy - Thursday, 12 Nov
Mine still doesn't sleep through....fingers crossed I think its slowly getting better though....at least I can now usually settle him by rubbing his hair and singing to him whereas before each wake up would involve rocking and possibly feeding water to get him back to sleep!

felicia marie - Thursday, 12 Nov
How many of your LO's still don't sleep through the night? I didn't think I'd still be waking 2-3 times a night with the baby..

readyfornumber2 - Wednesday, 11 Nov
I got all the supplies for Noah's party today!!!! Cake is ordered, photographer on Saturday, reservation confirmed for the 21st and everyone invited! I really cannot wait to see Noah eat cake and open presents for the first time. Oh and I have a midwife appointment Friday so I get to hear my little nudger's heartbeat again too.

sunnymom2b - Wednesday, 11 Nov
Hello all. I haven't been on since the pregnancy, it's nice to read some of these posts. Kim, I too am working full time, although, I work between 8:30 and 5, however, I get up at 4:45 to get in a workout before. It's the only time I can get it in and get a shower before my lo wakes. My husband is often times out of town on business so I'm often alone. I soooo look forward to the weekends, but they are never less stressfull chasing around a crawler, but if I can offer advice, I would say that gates in my house were a big help. We put one to fence off her play area (family room) and at the top of our stairs so if I need to be up there I can still keep an eye on her. Also, I know it might sound crazy, but getting up earlier to get a head start to the day helps (in addition to the buzz I get from the workout). When I put her down usually around 7:30-8:00 I go to bed as well. Good luck with everything, hope it gets better.

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monselena - Wednesday, 11 Nov
Can all you ladies with a myspace account please do me a HUGE favor add simply divine photography to your friends list and then vote for my photo its a school with snow and it says monselena under the caption, I really want to win the $100 free print credit this girl takes awsome pics, but its a little expensaive so Please help me so I can get awsome pics of my little one Thanks in advance www.myspace.com/simplydivinephotography And you can delete her again after you vote please I'am begging for votes,

gladek - Tuesday, 10 Nov
I can understand the tired thing. I am lucky to have a very helpful husband, but we work opposite shifts and don't see each other but one day a week barely. I am also still breastfeeding which is rewarding, but can be exhausting at this stage. And I am alone with the baby every night from when I get off work until midnight, and it makes for hectic evenings. The only advice I can give is you need to get your husband somehow to help; and somehow steal some time for you, even if its just a few minutes. As for the birthday, keep it simple so as to not stress yourself out. We are having family only; at my inlaws, just pizza, a few balloons and decorations, and a cake on Sat Afternoon. Something big and crazy at this age is pretty much a waste...

anotheryummymummy - Tuesday, 10 Nov
Kym, you're not the only one who is less than thrilled to have a party to plan amongst everything else. My partner is an angel in comparison but I'm still struggling.....I'm constantly exhausted.....whilst Harrison doesn't crawl he's learning to walk, is so frustrated, and will scream blue murder if I don't come and stand him up again when he falls down. He still doesn't sleep through the night, is fussy about food, and can throw full on toddler style lying on the floor thrashing around tantrums. I work 3 days a week but the stay at home days are the hardest....Harrison wants to be entertained constantly and its so hard to get anything done. He has also discovered the cat food and likes to stand in it. I left him for 45 mins at the creche in the gym today and when i picked him up the not nice lady who works there just handed him to me, shook her head, and said 'not good' then walked off. The nicer lady explained he was just tired and cried a lot but I was so upset (and angered by the first lady's insensitivity) I don't think I'll ever leave him there again which is a shame as the gym was my hour a day of feeling like a normal woman again! He's also ill every other week, which puts masses of stress on both of us, especially as I'm a doctor and feel I should do a better job at keeping him healthy (i know - not logical). I'm really looking forwards to this not quite baby not quite toddler stage to end......to be honest I know I shouldn't be wishing his life away, but I'm also really looking forwards to him being 3 and toilet trained, talking, and feeding himself normal meals. Sorry, not sure my moaning has helped, but at least you know you're not alone. As for your husband, I don't know the ins and outs of your relationship but if I was in that situation I think I would sit him down and tell him that whilst you appreciate he's busy with work, you don't think the way things are at the moment is good for your relationship, and that you really need more help with house work. When he does it be nice, and don't get angry that its not done how you'd do it yourself. Without wanting to make it sound like you're negotiating with a teenager, maybe tell him that you'd like him to prepare the meals on the weekend days, and have set roles like weekly shopping and emptying the trash so you don't need to think about them anymore (ie things that can be done even if he's home much later than you). Hope things get better x

brigidb22 - Tuesday, 10 Nov
Can't believe my little Harrison is going to be 1 in less than a week!!!

kym22 - Tuesday, 10 Nov
By the way, I am not even excited about her birthday because its just added work on my part. My husband doesn't even know what day the party is planned for. He is NO help!

kym22 - Tuesday, 10 Nov
i need help and support i guess. i am a full time working mom and recenlty i have just about given up. I leave home at 7 am (meaning i get up at 5:30). I don't get home until after 6pm then cook dinner for the fam, clean up, do laundry, bathe the baby etc. I never slow down. Sometimes I just want to give up. If my hubby helped more I think that would be so great for me but he doesn't even take out the trash. I feel like he is married to his job! I have been getting so angry with Trynity lately. She is such a handful. She has been walking for two months & she is into everything. Crawled out the doggie door the other day! I am constantly chasing her around the house, pulling her out of the dog water bowl, trash cans, etc. I need so down time! How do you other working Mom's do it???

anotheryummymummy - Tuesday, 10 Nov
My mum used to make 'Harriet hedgehog' cakes for me each year....I think I'm going to try to make one for Harrison.....they are chocolate cakes made in the shape of hedgehogs with chocolate buttons used to make the hedgehog spikes, and with raisins for the eyes and cherry for the nose. I'm a terrible cook though....my boyfriend tactfully commented I should do a trial run first before the big day! Maybe I'll even rename Harriet hedgehog as Harrison hedgehog for the occasion!

mrs.error08 - Tuesday, 10 Nov
We're having Lex's first birthday at home too. I was gonna rent a place called Jumping Monkeys, almost like a Chuck E. Cheese, since the other kids are between 6-15. Only Lex and my nephew are 1 and under. But we just decided to have it at home and save the extra money to buy him more presents. I'm doing a Disney Cars theme since this boy LOVES cars. I've bought all the supplies and I ordered an outfit on ebay I believe is going to be his birthday outfit. My mother-in-law has been saving a piggy bank for him and gave it to me yesterday. She only put quarters in it and there's $100. So that will go towards the pinata and cake. We're having a tres leche cake. It's mexican and means 3 milk cake. (Since my mil side is all mexican) It tastes really good though but expensive! The size I need is going to be at least 60 bucks or more. But thats where that $100 comes in :) To go along with the theme I've bought pretty much all cars gifts. A sleeper, a ball (he loves balls), outfits, etc. I got him a little camera and some bath toys and a couple other learning toys but I still need to get a few more things. Good Luck to anybody else who still has a party coming up!

sionainne - Tuesday, 10 Nov
Anotheryummymummy - I wouldn't worry. I've heard of this quite a bit actually. I didn't crawl and went straight to walking. It took my daughter ages to enjoy tummy time and even once she did it was in very small doses. Then she army crawled for a while, then regular crawl and now she's just begun to walk all over the place. They're all different. If your bubs is already getting ready to walk, I think he's doing just fine. If you're really concerned you could ask your paed., but I think it's quite common.

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