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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

Comments:

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Naebaybii - Sunday, 16 Oct
Oh okay Ruby good! Well Lailah walks like a pro now. The newest thing she is doing is forming three to four word sentences. She also talks back. Like if I say, 'Don't do that Lailah, you will hurt yourself.' She will respond, 'No I'm not!' Smart ass lol

rubylove - Sunday, 16 Oct
Kathleen and Naebabi- You are so right, it is important to talk about it!I forgot to mention my sister knows everything,so that's who I unload on!the only problem is she's far away, but Skype and text messaging is definitely a life saver!I was being sarcastic about the perfect marriage thing haha the friend that I spoke to openly pretty much went through soemthing similar so I feel comfortable talking with her, but the other friends bitch about their husbands a lot, but I can see that they also love them a lot,and at the end of the day, it is nothing serious.I actually really like talking to you girls,because there is no judgement,and no worries that you girls will blab loll luv u girls for listening! So what's the latest with ur LO's?My Ayaana walks about 95%of the day now,sometimes just gets frustrated that she's not as fast as her sister, so she starts crawling lol she also has her own language, when she wanst soemthing she'll point to it and say etttte puttay ttatat huhuuhh wususus if anyone knows what that means pls let me know haha it's hilarious, because she just gets mad and looks at us like,why don't you fools understand me?!!She also loves music,constantly dancing,and a good thing is she likes to watch tv..I know I know she shouldnt watch too much, but my first DD would not look at the tv until about 16 months, soemtimes you just have to get soemthing done,and need the kid to sit still for awhile!I also like to put on videos on youtube while I'm cooking, and she watches with her sister.For those of you with one child,there are benefits to having 2..they tend to play together, and keep each other busy,so you can get more done.I remember my first being very clingy,and this one is not at all.Anyway just a though for thos thinking of a 2nd one now :))

Naebaybii - Sunday, 16 Oct
Hopeful dont think I was saying our situations were the same cause thats not what I meant... I just know the feeling of not wanting your routine altered with the lo and having to co-parent instead of making decisions on your own... Just wanted to clarify that... Yes he is an ass. A confused, lost ass, but I dont think he knows any better. Not saying its okay cause it isnt. He honestly sees nothing wrong with not calling more often because shes a baby, but I feel its vital. Anyway, yes he is moving back and no not with me. and yes I am with the guy Ive been with for almost the last 5 years. Unfortunately I got pregnant during a break up, but its all good. I wouldnt change my lo for the world even if I do have to deal with her ass of a dad. Things will be better when he gets here though. I know he loves Lailah to death, but he just doesnt get its not about us, its about them. This is why I hate being young sometimes lol. You live and you learn though. :) and fortunately we do get along. So there won't be any ugly custody arrangement. His family has me over every weekend and it'll stay that way unless our schedules change. I dislike him for many reasons but at the end of the day Im a mother and his family stepped up when he couldnt be here... But we will see how things go... Keep your fingers crossed lol

hopeful29 - Sunday, 16 Oct
naebaybii, the difference is I've know my DH for12 years and been together for almost 7. Your BD sounds like an ass as he can call and he chooses not to. My husband and I are in the military and while training there are many times that you can't call. Correct me if I misunderstood but he is moving back...but not with you right? You are with someone else right? So I think our situations are both very difficult just in completely different ways. I think you are actually in a much more difficult/stressful situation. I mean I cannot imagine doing the whole shared custody thing that would drive me. We have our issues but we still love each other. I can't imagine ever being with someone else. It's just the job that makes our situation difficult.

Naebaybii - Sunday, 16 Oct
I know exactly how you feel hopeful... Thats how I feel about my bd. We were talking all the time attempting to maintain a relationship, but it wasnt working out. He hardly calls but when he does Im just like yea? Lol I have nothing to say and he will be back next week so itll be weird. Lailah has been my daughter, my responsibility, and ive been able to do as I please with her... So him coming back is going to be weird. I know he will try to challenge me on alot of things. Its just going to be a headache.

hopeful29 - Sunday, 16 Oct
you know it's messed up how I was getting so frustrated with my DH not calling. He finally called after not hearing from him for a week and I didn't feel like talking to him. Maybe just cause I was busy getting Keira's lunch together or maybe it's cause he had nothing to say but either way I was just frustrated. Who knows when he'll call again...at least he will be done his training exercise on the 3rd of Nov so he might get a few days off and come visit...it's weird though maybe cause it feels like it too far away so it's hard to get excited but I'm not looking forward to it at all. I have such a routine established now. Plus he smokes like a chimney and I can't stand the smell and it frustrates me. I won't let him near Keira till he washes and changes his shirt and although I feel like a nag I just don't like having that around her. I don't know I know him coming is good for her and I should be happier I just don't know whats going on. We've been through rough patches but him just not being here everyday was one thing but barely talking to him...well it's a hard way to keep up a relationship ya know? As hard as it is to do this on my own at the same time I enjoy everything being my way I don't need to compromise about anything. If anything I'll just be happy to get out a bit...but even then I have friends here that offer all the time to take her so if I needed it I would take advantage of it, with her in daycare all week I enjoy having her with me on the weekends.

Naebaybii - Saturday, 15 Oct
Exactly Kathleen. Talking it out is so healthy and it is therapy! Ruby I would say test out the water with your friends and you may be surprised. Its okay to talk to us of course, but you should have someone else to talk to in person, you know?

kathleen112 - Saturday, 15 Oct
Ruby--I agree with Naebaybii. In my experience women are just aching to bitch about their husbands if given the opportunity lol. I was out with three of my girlfriends last night (two of whom had never met one another) and the hubbies were pretty much the centerpiece of conversation, sad to say. My hubby would die if he knew what I tell my girlfriends but you know what? They're my therapy. I certainly don't reveal all when it comes to super intimate details but I talk about most aspects of my relationship and I don't make apologies for it. I bet your friend is thinking the same thing about your marriage being 'perfect' (none are). Well I'm glad that you can talk to us if no one else.

Naebaybii - Friday, 14 Oct
@hopeful your cousin is in my prayers... Love the quote @kash... @ruby nobodys relationship is perfect, but you all may be thinking the same about eachother due to the fact that none of you share your problems... Just a thought. I only have two really good friends I share everything with and others get bits and pieces... Its healthy to get it out though.

rubylove - Thursday, 13 Oct
Kathleen-We actually planned to go visit at some point, so when I got preggo again,we figured my mat leave was the best time to go(DH is self employed,so he could go anytime). then I changed my mind,and said no I'll go alone, partly to see my parents,get some help with the kids,and of course to take a little break from each other.I say until the end of my mat leave,because it really depends how I feel when I'm there..will I want to come back, or have him come after?These are questions that can only be answered once I'm there!I only talk to one friend about my situation.We bitch about our hubbies about housework, and all that stuff,but would never talk about anything serious.Not sure why!Maybe they all have perfect marriages?!!Hopeful,glad to hear appt went well,and I'll be praying for your cousin's baby.My friend delivered at 28 weeks,with a tiny baby like that,but he is a healthy,thriving 2 year old now!So my Ayaana is becoming a big bully lol she's constantly yelling,trying to pull her sister's hair,she tries to tell you soemthing and then gets frustrated when we don't understand, so starts yelling at us!It's funny because it's actually my 4 yr old who's jealous and doesn't let her play with her toys, and now Ayaana is basically doing that back to her.man, Im in trouble with this kid!

kashsmommy - Thursday, 13 Oct
Hopeful... Cole's sleeping just fine I, however, am NOT!!! my brain just won't shut down when my body begs it to! That, on top of everything else, keeps me awake! I typically get maybe 5 hours of sleep a day! ***other stuff...for everyone having relationship issues I heard a great quote today...'Want to know where your heart is? Think of where your mind goes when it wanders.'

hopeful29 - Thursday, 13 Oct
Hey girls! Friday tomorrow can't wait for the weekend..I love not having to even get out of PJ's if I don't feel like it :) Getting frustrated with Keira's picky eating...I really have to figure something out. She had a pedi appt yesterday and I totally forgot to ask about vitamins. As for her heart murmur she gets rechecked in 6 months. As long as she doesn't turn blue or have trouble breathing then it's more then likely something she'll just live with, it's not the 'scary' kind. Everything else seemed normal...the doc also was surprised at her 'toothless' state so if one doesn't pop by 15 months then she'll have to go to the dentist to get some 'assistance' in helping them pop. Her eyes are still gross too cause of her tear ducts, still waiting for a call for an appt. Kathleen I'm here! You can't get rid of me we move pages the same time :) So we are attached at the hip!!! Ruby I can relate I don't talk to my friends about issues with me and my husband for the most part just cause I seem to have friends that have so many issues in there relationships that I find myself listening more then talking!!! Faith and mfbrown good to have you back! And MFBrown good luck on number 3!!! Cupcake, my DH and I always fight about the past as well although it's normally me bringing stuff up...our biggest fight is money though. I was never in any debt my entire life till I married him! Well once again it's only 9pm but I can't keep my eyes open Keira keep getting up at 5am YAWN!!! Night ladies!!! Kash how's the sleeping? Please all send a little pray out for my cousin and his wife who delivered early due to complications with the placenta and there baby is just over 2pounds XOX

kathleen112 - Thursday, 13 Oct
Where my girls at?

mfbrown - Wednesday, 12 Oct
thank you :0)

kathleen112 - Wednesday, 12 Oct
Welcome back faith-star and mfbrown. :-)

kathleen112 - Wednesday, 12 Oct
Ruby--so you'll be away from him for 10 months?? Wow. Is this expressly to get away from one another and take a break or to get the help from your family (or a combination of both)? Have you guys tried couples counseling? Can I ask why you don't talk openly with your friends about your relationship? I don't know what I'd do without my girlfriends to bounce things off of, that must be excruciating. Glad we can be here for you but it's not the same, you know?

rubylove - Wednesday, 12 Oct
Aww thx Kathleen and Cupcake- I know you girls know exactly what I'm talking about- as much as we want to work things out, we don't know HOW to do it.Sometimes,you have to come to a compromise,sometimes you have to let things go,at this point,we've become strangers in some ways..letting issues go for so long really takes its toll.Cupcake- That's exactly what we do,we bring up things from the past..see even back then we never dealt with them, so they're coming back out 6 years later!it's just too complicated!I may check out the book you're talking about, Kathleen..at this point I need all the help I can get.I think we have pushed the issues aside for now,since baby is due next mth,but I know when we're sleep deprived,stressed and things get difficult with 3 kids, the issues will just come back!I think getting away for some time will be good for both of us.I plan to stay until my mat leave ends next october.I would never eevr talk about my marriage with any of my friends,so I feel really lucky to be able to talk so openly on here..really takes a load off! thx for listening girls HUGS

mfbrown - Wednesday, 12 Oct
Hey guys! Thought I would check in! Owen just turned one. Well 12 days ago haha :0) He is getting so big! He was 24 pounds 10 oz at his last apt and 28 inches tall I believe it was. DH and I are talking about #3 now. We think we'll aim for 2013 spring time because that is when I graduate with my Bachelors. We'll see how it goes! :0)

faith-star-x - Wednesday, 12 Oct
I can relate too i havent had the best of pasts with relationships, but finally met steven 5years ago and was the best thing ever, he has taken on my eldest 3 and gave me 2 more beautiful daughters, of course we have problems im very insecure, he can be jealous, we row over silly things that too escalate into huge arguments about something completely different. his family cause a lot of our rows..my family i dont have much to do with them, havent spoken to my mum since i was 16, last spoke to my dad in 2008 when i was pregnant with Mckenzie, now have nothing to do with him, i have my oldest sister, husband and her 3 children over the road from me and she is pretty much what my side of the family consists off...horrible childhood/growing up but i put more into my life now & appreciate everything i have... im here if anybody wants a chat..ive seen/done most things. sorry for the novel lol!!! hope all are ok? cupcake congrats on the job :)

faith-star-x - Wednesday, 12 Oct
Hello :) sorry ive been away for awhile, busy times..SO HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAYS to those i wasnt here for :) Madison is now walking 80% of the time :) sooo grown up already *sigh*.. My middle daughter turned 3 on the 6th, my youngest son is 8 on the 24th & then my eldest son is 12 on the 3rd nov!! so lots of celebrations & CAKE!!! MMmmm ...not good for the wasit line tho!!! I read back some... We used the growbag/sleepsack from Madison being born up until she outgrew it around 4-5months, then she went straight to using her cot and blankets, she now has a quilt & a pillow, she kicks them off at times but i cover her back up. I dont agree with the doctors advising off the bottle by 1..there is no great rush and all babies drop them at their own time, my eldest 3 still had their night time bottle up until around 20-24months, dummies/paci's i try to wean earlier anywhere from 12-18months, but again in no great rush, Mckenzie dropped her bottle on her own at 12months & dummy by 18months, but Madison is very attached to both so will be the later end..no biggie...she has 1 nap which is usually 2-3hours from 11-2ish, she hasnt done 2 naps for a LOOOOONNNGGG time! lol...she eats what we eat as you know we have done BLW since 5-6months and she now eats like a pro, has meat 4-5times a week, pasta/potatoes etc..loves fruit & vegetables still

kathleen112 - Tuesday, 11 Oct
Ruby--yet another thing you're going through!!! I just want to come up North and give you a great big hug. How long will you be away? I'm happy that you'll be with your mom and sister when baby #3 will be so little, I'm sure you'll be grateful for the help. I hope that the break is a good thing for both of you and that you realize you want to be toegether not for the sake of the kids but out of genuine love for one another. That may sound idealistic but I wish that for all of us. I feel like I'm constantly touting my latest read on here but that book Committed by Elizabeth Gilbert I mentioned is proving to be a very interesting read. It's all about marriage and what it means in different cultures and how having realistic expectations about what a mere mortal can provide for you (read: NOT everlasting happiness and completion) is imperative to finding peace in your relationship. It's better than I'm probably making it sound lol.

cupcake83 - Tuesday, 11 Oct
Kathleen - You're so right. I made peace a long time ago with my families past and my parents 'failings. Its funny isn't it when u c your parents as people making their own mistakes rather than your invincible parents. I have learnt to accept many things that used to bug me and feel a better person for it! Aaahhh I'm finally growing up!! Teehhee!! I defo agree that sometimes the more 'damaged' ppl make the best people as they have often had to work harder from a disadvantaged starting point and take less for granted. Ruby - I WISH i could come over and have a coffee with you and really tell you my story. I understand more than you know what u are going thru. I don't think its a bad thing u are having a break and yeah while it may not be 'proper' to be having a baby when u have probs MANY ppl do it and such is life! My 2nd DD was born into rocky times and many ppl believed i was a fool to have her and downright IGNORED i was preggo! My SO and I suffer from resentment issues too. We can have a row about something trivial then it can errupt into a completely different argument about something one of us did years ago. We have been together since i was 17, him 20. We've both made mistakes and its hard not to hold that stuff against each other. The past 5 yrs have been the best we've ever had but some days I still wonder if we're gonna make it. You scratch the surface and very rarely is ANYONE'S relationship completely functioning! The media has a lot to answer for! You're right too - my childhood has made me realise how NOT to do it!!

Naebaybii - Monday, 10 Oct
@Kathleen. I agree with you 100%. My bf and I broke up 2 years ago due to infedelity and him constantly lying. We were young and he wasn't ready to be in a committed relationship. We are together now and he has been the god father to Lailah since before she made it into the world. I have been in love with this guy for the last 4 years and throughout it all and even having a baby by a jerk he has stood by my side... And hes not my fiance anymore but we have been talking of marriage again :). I know bd regrets his decisions and cares about me. Hes mad that I'm happy. He doesn't really care about bf being around lo its always don't get too serious with this guy... (he doesn't know our history he thinks I recently met him)lol but I guess... I just don't want any headaches over this

kashsmommy - Monday, 10 Oct
Cupcake...no quick decisions will be made. I'm giving myself until the new year...if nothing changes by then, I make my move. I don't want to wait any longer than that because it's not like my little guy is getting younger...and neither am I! I would like to find someone that makes me happy, but more importantly would love Cole like his own. I'll going to email you!

rubylove - Monday, 10 Oct
Kathleen- Your mom is amazing!My parents are very loving and we have a great relationship, but the problem is they live overseas, as well as my sister. I think I complained too much about them, because my SIL is always saying oh drop off the kids Illw atch them, so on saturday I went to see my friends, adn left Ayaana there, and her and my niece watched her the whole day, even said to leave her overnight.I just wish they would come over more often!Cupcake- You are an amazing mom and I can see how loving you are towards your kids. Sometimes our experiences amek us a stronger person, and we are bale to learn fro those experiences of 'what not to do'!!Kathleen is right, our past does not define us,and we basically can make choices about who wwe wnat to be.

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