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Development at 11 Months

Your baby's first birthday is just one month away! This is a wonderful time to start planning how you would like to celebrate this special milestone.

Physical Development

• Stands independently.
• Walks while holding one of an adult's hands.
• May take their first independent steps.
• Bends down to pick up objects without squatting.

Cognitive and Social Development

• Understands the purpose of familiar objects.
• Uses their own words or sounds to refer to many everyday household items.
• Points to desired objects or gestures to communicate their needs.
• Responds actively to unfamiliar people and new environments.
• Tries to bring a spoon to their mouth independently.

You can also try a simple observation. Place your baby's favorite toy in front of them and notice which hand they reach with first. At this age, hand preference may begin to emerge, although a clear dominant hand often develops later in childhood.