What To Expect: Eleventh Month

Our pediatrician gave us an informational booklet when our first son was born that we found very helpful. The most interesting section of the booklet for us as new parents was learning what to expect from our baby each month of life. If you’re anything like us, you can’t wait for them to smile, eat their first peas, say their first word, sit up, crawl, etc. The following is a little guide on what you can expect month to month.

Eleventh Month:

Babies now can raise themselves easily to a sitting position and pull themselves up to stand.  Some babies are walking while supported by something sturdy.  Their body has developed to the point where their legs can more fully support their weight.

Babies can grasp food and other objects in their hand and use pincer grasp (thumb and index finger).  They also can turn from one side to the other while sitting, and sit back up after leaning forward.  Because they seem to like moving under their own power, babies may become impatient when held or cuddled.

Language skills may lag while babies concentrate on navigation.  Eleven-month-old babies may understand simple commands such as “Give it to me.”  They probably enjoy playing a game of pat-a-cake.

Their behavior may begin to show that they are learning what “Don’t touch …”  means.  But parents should not relax their protection from dangerous objects and substances inside and outside the house, since babies are increasingly mobile at this age.

Source: Caring For Your New Baby – Centennial Pediatrics

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