At the age of 10 to 12 months the growth of baby is very important, the baby is more active, and you can’t stop them. At this age, they observe things and they are very excited to see many new things like a toy and any other playing activity.  

    Most babies stand without support at this age and some are taken two to three steps without support.  Today we will discuss baby average growth at the age of 10 to 12 months babies here are some points; 

Physical growth  

The followings indicate are average for the boys and girls at the age of 10 to 12 months; 

  Weight; average weight gain is 13 ounces each month, birthweight is doubled in the 4 to 5 months and tripled in one year. 

  Height; average each month ½ inches, 1 year most babies 10 inches. 

  Head size; average ½ inches each month. 

Baby doing things at the age of 10 to 12 months   

• Try to chew food  
• 4 to six teeth babies have in this age 
• Stand up on his own  
• Some use support for a walk like any table, sofa, baby walker, etc. 
• Walk holding your both hands  
• Able to pick finger food and eat on his own 
• Bangs object together  
• Play with the ball by receiving and returning a rolling ball.  
• Play with bottles and put one bottle to another like balance. 
• Able to sleep 12 hours without a feed and two naps in a day. 

What can my baby understand and say at this age? 

•   Some babies can speak one or two words at this age  
• Some babies say mama at this age  
• Shows simple gestures like shaking their head and saying no 
• Attract with animal’s voices like cat voice meow. 
• Babies dance to the music at age. 
• Favorite blanket and toys  
• Shows anger through objects  
• Pretend simple things like cleaning and cooking with babies’ toys 

How can I help my baby learn new things and emotional security 

• Read stories to your baby every day 
• Give rolling toys like balls  
•  Cuddle more and often with your baby  
• If your baby cries at sleep time respond to them 
• If your baby is hurt by something or falls respond quickly and give a hug 
• Give a finger food and try to help use the spoon 

• Offer a cup for drinking water or milk. 
• Spend time with your child  
• Play with your baby most of the time  
• Cuddling with the baby before going to bed 
• Go to the park with your baby 

• Visit the zoo and shows animal  
•  Plan a trip with family and friends and explore new things  
•  Avoid fighting in front of the baby 
• Don’t let down your baby ever say always you can do everything in your life 
• Say good and bad things like if your baby share with you something say it’s a good thing and if he/she does not share something say it is a bad habit. 

Conclusion  

  In this paragraph, I will explain all the important points about development and growth at the age of 10 to 12 months of a baby. 

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