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Your baby is a year old! Looking back over the past year, it is amazing how fast she has grown and developed! It probably has been an exciting and eventful year. She may be walking, but if she is not she will be soon! She can climb up and down the stairs and may be able to climb out of her crib or playpen. She likes to take the lids off of containers. Give her a tupperware container that she can put toys in and watch her get it open! She is also becoming more independent and insists upon doing things on her own. Although she is not very good at it, she tries to dress herself. Allow her to help button, snap, tie and velcro her outfits and shoes.

You may have noticed that your baby's babbling has quieted. Now that he is mobile, he will be less interested in talking and more interested in moving. He still likes to hear new words and will try to repeat what he hears.

Your child is very adament about her likes and dislikes. She is still afraid of strangers and new places. Make sure you give her the time she needs to adjust to new situations. When she develops a relationship with someone new, she will gain trust in them as well. Your baby still does not like to be away from you and is relieved when you come back for her. She will be able to show affection now by hugs and kisses.

Because your baby's memory is getting better, he remembers where things are and will go find them. He will continue to try to solve problems, but may become frustrated if he does not succeed after several attempts. If you tell him to do something, chances are he will. Remember to give him clear, simple and precise commands so that he will be able to easily understand what you are asking of him.

Mealtimes might become a challenge because your baby wants to move and explore. Encourage her to eat when the rest of the family eats. If she is not interested in eating, it is best not to force her. She will eat when she is hungry. When she is one year old, she will be ready for whole milk.

Teach your child about shapes, colors, sizes and differences. Provide a variety of toys, games and activities to promote learning. She still will like to read and sing. Now that she can move better, she might even like to dance to music.

Developmental Milestones 12 Months Old

Physical

• Stands alone
• Many babies start walking
• Some babies walk well
• She may try to climb
• Tries to throw a ball
• Can roll a ball
• Fine motor skills developing rapidly

Intellectual

• Has a delightful sense of humor
• Can stack blocks to build a tower
• Waves bye bye
• Initiates games
• Responds to commands
• Continued vocabulary expansion
• Enjoys reading
• Ready to be weaned ffom infant milk and switch to whole milk
• Eats a variety of foods
• Enjoys being outside to explore

Emotional

• Takes pleasure in teasing
• Likes to express affection
• Can hug and kiss
• Develops bonds with others
• Your baby may still be shy
• Enjoys other children and begins to create friendships

Age Appropriate Toys

• Outdoor toys
• Push toys
• Ride on toys
• Pretend play toys
• Musical instruments
• Learning toys
• Singing toys and lighted toys
• Books
• Balls
• Dolls and stuffed animals
• Blocks and stacking toys

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jmwolf99 - 1.3 hours ago
Yeah!!! Today is my LO's Big 1yr Birthday!! I took him to his daddy's work for lunch. He had a great day! We are having his party tomorrow at my sisters, so it should be fun!! Its just immediate family. My side only. My DH's family lives out of state. Still haven't received any mail from them. But, thats ok. I will be surprised if they send anything b/c they usually dont. Its just hard to believe he is 1 !

River - Thursday, 19 Nov
Riley had his vaccinations and 1 year health check and they found fluid behind his ear- i'm taking him to the doc this arvo to get it checked out. Anyone else had this problem? He says lots of words and I'm sure he can hear fine, but maybe he can't.

vamama - Thursday, 19 Nov
Im having trouble with my daughter eating as well. I thought something was wrong I tried giving her jar foods and the graduate foods sometimes she will eat them and other times she won't I want her to try to eat as healthly as possible because I don't eat healthly she wants chicken nuggets. I don't want her eating a lot of fast food because I know it isn't healthly she drinks more than she eats today since it was her bday I gave her some chicken nuggets from mcdonalds.

1st tyme mommie - Thursday, 19 Nov
I'm having problems to she will not eat the baby food anymore she nibbles on the graduates foods, she eats sometimes will me, I just don't want to feel like i'm starving my lil irl she is in the 90% in weight she's about 22lbs right now, and drinking from the cup but when it's time for bed she has one bottle

babyofdeployment08 - Thursday, 19 Nov
My Lo is not wanting to eat much either. SHe eats a few bits and she is done. She sure still wants her bottle about 4 times a day though. She turns 1 today and I want her off this bottle.

River - Thursday, 19 Nov
Riley definitely doesn't eat as much food as he was a month or so ago, I think he had a bit of a growth spurt. He now likes to chew a bit and then spit it all out, then eat it again, which is pretty gross! He also did a wee on the toilet (we have a little seat that fits over it) for the first time- he was very pleased with himself.

Trevors mom - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Trevor also loves eggs with ketchup, he will eat a whole egg.

Trevors mom - Wednesday, 18 Nov
My son has been eating the gerber graduate meals for about two months now. He also has 12 teeth. He likes what we give him and has not refused anything so far and I hope it stays that way. Every morning he eats oatmeal with yogurt and fish oil. This is real oatmeal and not the baby oatmeal.

mrs.error08 - Wednesday, 18 Nov
Today Lexane would not eat his baby food. No matter what I gave him. He hasn't been eating it for a while but usually he'll eat the fruits. But today he was just not having it. I've been giving him the Gerber Graduate meals. He likes them because he thinks it's real grown up food and its an eas way to fill him up

1st tyme mommie - Wednesday, 18 Nov
is anyone having trouble with their LO eating?

mrs.error08 - Tuesday, 17 Nov
I'm so excited tommorrow is Lexane's birthday! My big boy is gonna be 1! We aren't having his party till Saturday so it's hectic trying to everything ready. I know its going to be nice and he'll have a great time. Since I'm from Ohio and thats where all my family is and we live in NC which is where the hubby's family is, the gifts are starting to pour in from the mail from my family back home. It's so sweet even though we aren't opening them until his party.

Sandy-P - Tuesday, 17 Nov
octboy, Thank you so much for your advice, it's good to know there are other moms that are going through the same thing.I try not to stress over it too much but it's difficult when you compare your child to others, which I know I shouldn't do. Thanks again

octboy - Tuesday, 17 Nov
Sandy - my son is the same way with only 2 bottom teeth and only wants baby food. We talked to his doctor about it, but he said that it was fine and to not worry about it until around 18 months (by 18 months he should be off of baby food). The baby food is so good for them and way easier for me so I try offering him foods with texture, but I try not to stress about it when he refuses it. Good luck!

Sandy-P - Tuesday, 17 Nov
My daughter will be 13 months on the 19th. She only has 2 teeth and I'm having a really hard time getting her to eat solid foods. I'm going to see a pediatrician on the 25th but does anyone have any suggestions or any links to websites that may help me out, in the meantime. Thank you

readyfornumber2 - Tuesday, 17 Nov
I'm jumping boards 6 days early because there is no one in the 11 month board. Noah's party is Saturday and I have SOOOO much to do. I'm so excited for him but this also means having my parents and my inlaws in the same room which never goes well. And this is the first time they have to 'share' Noah. Up until now we have alternated when they visit and split our trips home between them.

Elliott-James-mummy - Tuesday, 17 Nov
Beasley I think a lot of people have moved months. Like you though I am behind due to the problems with the site. Hope your LO had a great birthday!

felicia marie - Monday, 16 Nov
Today my DD is one!! And it's my birthday too!! Yay! Arianna has been walking for about a month already. We had her bday party this past saturday and it was a Ladybug theme. She got tons of presents and had a great time! This past year was so great. We are still breastfeeding too. I got my AF back for the first time today!! What r the chances of that?! Anywho, I'm excited for the next year...

Mrs. Beasley - Monday, 16 Nov
HI LADIES - I am so sorry I havent been on! My baby had her birthday party this weekend and it was crazy busy for me! Plus IAP was being so slow I was getting so pissed! LOL I missed you all! What did I miss? What is new? Did we move months? LOL I looked in month 12 and it was quiet! LOL so what is the haps?

fir$ttimemom - Monday, 16 Nov
Ladies how do you get LO's to sleep a little bit late in the morning. Connor wakes up at like 4.30 or 5am. He goes to bed between 7.30 and 8pm. Its just soooo tiring to wake up so early. Any suggestions?.....

River - Monday, 16 Nov
My little man Riley is one today- I cannot believe it has been a year already. He's growing up so quickly and now I'm 7 weeks pregnant again- time just disappears these days!

Trevors mom - Sunday, 15 Nov
My son weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces and he was born 2weeks early. I stalled at 5 cm so they took him by c section, but I was in pain so they must not have numbed me properly. I was back to myself within a week though. He now weighs 20 pounds 14 ounces and is around 30 inches high. He also eats anything that we give him and I am so glad he is not picky. He is in bed now and should not get up to eat until about 8:30 or 9 am

isaacs-mama - Sunday, 15 Nov
haha shes awesome, she had her second daughter at home also, natural again! she was 9lb something....still big, but not a patch on the first!!!

britteybaby - Sunday, 15 Nov
miley didnt way that much till she was like 3 months or so... lol

britteybaby - Sunday, 15 Nov
i had 2 csections its not that bad just watch the way you move afterwrds

hollie4liam - Sunday, 15 Nov
omg isaacs-that woman needs a medal, lol.

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