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Month 10
Most babies should be able to . . . Stand holding on to someone or something Walk holding onto furniture Pull up to standing position from sitting Wave goodbye Crawl well Use thumb and finger pincer grasp to pick things up Some babies will probably be able to . . . Say mama and dada to the right parents Understand the word no but doesn’t always obey it Respond to own name Indicate what he or she wants with gestures other than crying Stand alone momentarily Some babies could possibly be able to . . . Drink from a cup independently Stand alone well Play ball and patty cake Walk for a step or two Say one word other than mama or dada Put toys or object into a container

Month 11
Most babies should be able to . . . Say mama and dada to the right parents Wave goodbye Clap hands Understand the word no but doesn’t always obey it Stand alone momentarily Play ball and patty cake Some babies will probably be able to . . . Say one word other than mama or dada Drink from a cup independently Indicate what he or she wants with gestures other than crying Imitate others Put toys or object into a container Some babies could possibly be able to . . . Stand alone well Babble that sounds like her or she is talking a foreign language Say two or more words other than mama or dada Drink from a cup independently Understand simple instructions Walk well

Month 12
Most babies should be able to . . . Imitate others sounds and activities Babble different word like sounds Indicate wants with gestures other than crying Clap hands and bang objects together Say one word other than mama or dada Crawl well Walk holding onto furniture well Fearful of strangers Pull off socks Some babies will probably be able to . . . Say two or more words other than mama or dada Take a few steps Understand simple instructions Test parents responses to certain behavior Stand well Walk with help Shake head no Some babies could possibly be able to . . . Walk well Scribble with markers or crayons Say three or more words other than mama or dada Respond to command without gestures Babble that sounds like her or she is talking a foreign language Drink from a cup independently
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Please note that these are only general developmental guidelines for an average healthy child. A healthy child may reach a developmental milestone earlier or later than the average shown in these guidelines. Each child develops differently and just because a child may appear to be behind in one developmental area does not mean there is something wrong. If you feel your child is behind in several areas of development, contact your pediatrician for advice.

Baby Development Month 10 to 12 " What to expect from your 10 to 12 month old "

Baby Development
Month 10 to 12
" What to expect from your 10 to 12 month old "