Month 10
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What to expect
- Baby may be moving around much more independently.
- Crawling, pulling up and cruising may become favourite activities.
- Baby is understanding more familiar words and routines.
- Curiosity grows as baby explores everything within reach.
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Tips for you
- Create safe spaces where baby can move and explore freely.
- Secure furniture, drawers and other potential hazards.
- Talk through everyday activities to support language development.
- Encourage independent eating with suitable finger foods.
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Milestones
- May pull to stand and cruise along furniture.
- Uses thumb and finger to pick up small objects.
- May wave, clap or copy simple gestures.
- Responds to familiar words and simple requests.
Month 11
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What to expect
- Baby may become increasingly confident moving around.
- Some babies begin standing briefly without support.
- Communication through sounds and gestures is growing.
- Baby may enjoy copying your actions during everyday routines.
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Tips for you
- Give baby safe opportunities to practise standing and cruising.
- Name objects and repeat simple words during play.
- Encourage self-feeding while always supervising meals.
- Use simple games to practise gestures and turn-taking.
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Milestones
- May stand briefly without holding on.
- Moves easily between sitting and crawling.
- Copies sounds, gestures and facial expressions.
- May understand simple words such as “no” or “bye-bye”.
Month 12
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What to expect
- Your little one is approaching an exciting first birthday.
- Some babies may begin taking their first independent steps.
- Baby's personality, preferences and communication are becoming clearer.
- Play becomes more purposeful as baby explores how things work.
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Tips for you
- Encourage movement without rushing baby to walk.
- Keep reading, talking and singing together every day.
- Offer varied age-appropriate foods and encourage self-feeding.
- Celebrate progress without comparing baby with others.
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Milestones
- May stand alone or begin taking first steps.
- Uses gestures such as waving or pointing.
- May say a few simple words or meaningful sounds.
- Enjoys interactive games and imitates familiar actions.
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Every baby develops at their own pace. Speak with your healthcare professional if you have any concerns about feeding, growth or development.