10-12 Months Development

First Steps

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Approaching the first birthday, babies are often standing, 'cruising' along furniture, and may even be taking their first independent steps.

Key Milestones

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Shows fear in some situations and has favorite things and people.

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Uses simple gestures, like shaking head 'no' or waving 'bye-bye'.

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Puts things in a container and takes them out.

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Pulls up to stand and walks holding on to furniture ('cruising').

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Encourage walking by holding their hands or placing furniture close together.
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Identify objects in books and ask them to point to them to build vocabulary.
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Celebrate the first birthday with sensory-friendly activities and favorite foods.