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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

Comments:

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eliciamadora - Sunday, 12 Feb
Jonesy will be 1 next week! AH! He's walking but not pro yet, just about there.

Neeni86 - Friday, 10 Feb
Ladies!!! OMG Havent been here in AGES!!! :)

Mummy22 - Friday, 10 Feb
Neeni just joined us on fb Koro :) I passed along your message to Aimee and Nedra but not sure about the other ladies... not sure who they are!

koropola - Thursday, 2 Feb
I want to say happy 1st birthday to all the lo's that were born in February 2011. I remember, Neeni was the first lady to give birth to Tyler on the 4th of Feb in the group of ladies I was preggers with. Then the other ladies also followed one by one.... CarolineJ, Jenelaca, Aimee to mention but a few. I don't see them here often, but if they do log on I say, Happy birthday for the February 2011 babies, even those that I didn't mention their names!!! I just remember how difficult it was with the pregnancy and you all helped me through that difficult journey.

queenof3kings - Saturday, 21 Jan
Hey ladies :)I am just joining back to this site from a long year. I had stopped when my son was born 2 months early. If anyone would like 2 add me id luv it :) Xo

hislove - Sunday, 8 Jan
My daughter doesn't have any teeth either! Lol her cousin who is 2 months younger has about 8 already. She is standing on her own. She can drop down and stand back up and dance while standing but no steps so far. I know its coming soon though. She talks a lil bit. What are everyones plans for the 1st birthday? I'm getting a vegan cake because my daughter has dairy, egg and peanut allergies. It sucks. Anyone know of some different types of food to feed her? Having a lil trouble because with my son he was mostly eating fruits veggies and dairy like cheese, yogurt and such.

memer - Friday, 30 Dec
My baby is almost a year and has just two little teeth peeping in on the bottom. I read it's normal if they don't get teeth until after their 1st birthday.

1st-time-Toya - Thursday, 29 Dec
my baby is 11 months with not a tooth in her mouth! lol is this normal? my newphew is two months older than her and already has 8 teeth!

mama2LT - Wednesday, 28 Dec
I'm so excited my son is walking! Dominic started walking the day before Christmas eve and is now all over the place. I can't believe in just 23 days my big boy will be '1' :D ugh where has this yr gone?

Mama of Baby Brown - Tuesday, 20 Dec
Blubumble: I don't think your DH means it to be out of malice--he probably is just feeling resentful of his family members that they don't take an active role in the baby's life. I have a little of that on my end... My DH's family doesn't come visit but maybe every other month or less on average--and they live 20 minutes away. My parents live 5 minutes away and my mom watches SBIV while I work 3 days a week and I usually hang out there Saturdays while DH is at work. It's like a 2nd home to him with tons of toys and familiar stuff. Your DH probably assumed his family would make the time/effort to be at the party even if it is on a weekday and was upset they didn't. I am wondering what will happen with my son's birthday party. We decided to have his party ON his birthday as well--but it's 12/31/11 - New Years Eve. I am very curious who/how many of our family members on both sides show up. It's not like I am asking them to commit to parties for the next umpteen years (we are only having a BIG 1st birthday party the next years will be smaller with just immediate family). You have to decide if it's worth moving the party. Did you send out invitations? Did you invite extended family that might already have made arrangements to come that day? If not, maybe it would be OK to move it. You don't want hurt feelings and if it's easy to move you might look like a hero! Good luck! :) Keep in mind that you can't make them be involved more--so do whatever feels right.

Mama of Baby Brown - Tuesday, 20 Dec
My little man isn't talking yet either... We have heard Da da a few times here or there but not regularly, and he only says 'Mmmoom, mmmooom...' when he's crying or frustrated. I have always heard that boys talk later than girls on average. He's completely up on the physical development markers--walking 10 steps at a time before falling down, figuring out easy puzzles, getting into stuff, pushing his independence, etc... I wouldn't worry about lack of talking yet--and there will come a time where you say to yourself, 'If he says 'mom' one more time I am going to go crazy!'

Mommy2isaiah121510 - Wednesday, 30 Nov
I can't believe my LO is 11 mos. He said his first wordcar lol. He is walking so well. Sometimes he test me but I still love him :-). He eats everything under the sun now. He loves going outside. Especially to the park and loves the swing lol! Im proud he is a happy anf healthy baby boy. He is my heart and wouldnt trade him for the world.

lexus000 - Saturday, 19 Nov
meg24....I wouldnt be too concerned. Zach doesnt say words either yet! I started him on mash potatos, refried beans, yogurt and things that are soft and slowly have worked up to soft meats, etc. He is still eating alot of baby food and taking his bottle but he is slowly working on the regular foods. Your little boy will get it figured out on his own timing just keep trying different food and keep talking to him or reading books to him. Once day he will suprise you

meg24 - Monday, 14 Nov
I am so concerned. My little boy still doesn't say anything. But I think it is because he is growing up with English and French. Also, I have no clue how to get him onto 'real' food. I feel so useless because I give my patients advice on this all the time, but I can't seem to get Caleb to eat anything but baby food... any advice from other moms??

lexus000 - Friday, 11 Nov
zeracakes...dont feel bad, when I get Zachary his Gerber baby food I always get me a jar of Strawberry/Banana...I tried his Banana/Apple the other day and it was pretty good too.

zeracakes - Friday, 11 Nov
so i have a guilty confession...i love my baby's snacks. his banana cookies and lil' biscuits by gerber...even his little veggie puffs and cheddar puffs...lol

bumpalumpa (julie) - Tuesday, 1 Nov
so cute! i was taking pictures of isobel earlier and i jokingly said 'say cheese' and she shouted 'cheeeeeeeeese' ha ha ha

spelfrey (Shauna) - Tuesday, 25 Oct
Mines turning 1 tomorrow too. Time is flying MUCH too fast.

memedawn - Tuesday, 25 Oct
I can't believe my little girl is going to be one tomorrow! My little girl is getting so big!

bumpalumpa (julie) - Tuesday, 25 Oct
he he he. isobel took her first steps yesterday! im so proud. she was just stood with her daddy then let go of him and came walking to me! wow! she was a little wobbly but took about 6 steps then gave me a cute chuckle and sloppy kiss. yay. clever girl.

spelfrey (Shauna) - Monday, 24 Oct
BlueBumble, I agree 100% with everything that bumpalumpa said.

bumpalumpa (julie) - Sunday, 23 Oct
blubumble - youve said it. you cant force a child to love someone. a child needs to spend time with people to form a bond of trust. if they never see her they wont get a bond. its their loss. I have people that dont make an effort for isobel and you know what - stuff them. if they dont want to know i dont either. Isobel is our younger daughter and most people fuss over sophie while isobel is left out. it goes through me. with regards to your husband saying hurtful things about your family remind him (in a nice way - i dont mean start a row lol) that they make an effort. they put in the time and they get the rewards. i doubt anything can be said to make everything right immediately it probably is just a time thing. I guess its hard on him too and him saying things is probably his way of dealing with it (im not saying hes in the right doing so).

BluBumble - Saturday, 22 Oct
New to this...so here it goes..I need some advice. We have planned my baby's birthday for during the week. Her birthday is actually Monday! We decided to make the party that day. Nothing big something really small just for family. My parents and sibs will be attending but not my husband's family...well not most of them anyways. His mother lives about 2 hours away and his father is unable to take a day off work. Given that everyone was given notice of the party about 3 weeks ago. So only his two sisters will be showing up to the party. My husband is heartbroken over his parents not being able to show up. He even wanted to change the date of the party for his parents. when we first started planning the party early this month he was the one to want to make it during the week on the baby's birthday. I don't want to change the date cause I feel that everyone should be able to make time with enough notice. It is a personal choice if they want to be there. He is more upset that everyone in my family will be attending. I think the problem is more than just this party. You see, his family does not visit or make time for our baby. The last time his mother seen the baby was for her birthday in July. My baby is really close with my side of the family because they do come over often to see her. Most of the questions and comments that he says about my family being close to our daughter, I do find rude. I feel that he does things and say things to try and keep my family away from my daughter and try to force her to go with his family. My daughter has no problem going with any member in my family...with his family she cries if we leave her or even if they just try to hold her. IDK. I just feel that he can't force my baby to 'love' his family and he can't force his family to be around her....help...

memedawn - Wednesday, 19 Oct
oh bumpalumpa I am so sorry! I can't imagine how difficult that must be for you. Just know that your LO is watching over you both.

bumpalumpa (julie) - Wednesday, 19 Oct
im so sad. im planning my little girls 1st birthday party and want to be happy but im so sad at the same time. Isobel was a non identical twin. Her twin left us at 6 weeks pregnancy. i do think of her twin often but now im sat in tears. Ive just been looking on ebay for some party wear and seen some really nice '1' party things. i think im gonna buy some lovely pink things but then ive just had the thought - i wonder if i would also be ordering a blue number 1? or another pink? what would he or she be like? its just really hit me and i feel sick and can hardly catch my breath.

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