Your baby is one year old! She is already walking steadily with furniture for support and her fine motor skills (such as holding a cup or spoon) has improved dramatically. Her speech sounds more like a conversation, taking on new inflection, and she may make exclamations such as "uh oh!". But because she hasn't really mastered communication yet, don't expect your one-year-old to sit down and play with other babies her age. At this age, your child is more likely to 'parallel play' -- sitting alongside her peers while she plays with her toys, but not actually playing with each other.
For ages
10-12 Months| PHYSICAL | Pulls herself to a standing position; cruises furniture; may take first steps while you support her; may be able to walk alone; can feed herself finger foods; grasps objects using thumb and finger (pincer grip). |
| EMOTIONAL | Demonstrates loving gestures like cuddling and kissing; crying spells when you're out of sight. |
| SOCIAL | Waves goodbye; may say two or three words; responds to simple commands; indicates what she wants by signing; understands words for familiar people. |
The information provided is just a guide. All babies are unique and progress at a different pace that is normal for them. Premature babies may reach milestones later than full-term babies.Back to Growth Guide for Your Baby's First YearCopyright © ShoppingLifestyle®
