Development Calendar

Your Baby Month 11

What's Your Baby Up to This Month?

Your Baby: Month 11

He may be able to walk by “cruising,” or holding on to the furniture
He may be able to understand and even use a few words
He's developing a sense of independence and confidence

(Gulp!) Your Baby's Growing Up

Prepare yourself for a permanent lump in your throat as you watch your little baby take his first steps, form his first words and work his way to becoming an independent toddler.

This is a monumental time for your little guy— full of experiments, frustrations and confidence boosts. Let him go, but relish holding his hand as you grow together.

Cruising: Practice Makes Perfect

Standing, stepping and balancing are all tough skills to master. And now your baby has to coordinate all three. Fortunately, he's more than willing to put in the practice time hanging onto the furniture. After all, why stand still when you've got places to go?

You Had Me at Bye-Bye

What will be the word that launches a thousand conversations? When will all your talking finally be rewarded with a true response? Any day now.

Expect your baby to start small, with something simple like “buh” for bye-bye. Whatever word it ends up being, it may be the sweetest one you've ever heard.

Baby Games: Month 11

Have Lots of Story Time

Read books to your baby over and over, with lots of dramatic voices and sounds. Let your baby turn the page when he's ready.
Push the Issue

Offer your baby a push toy, like a play vacuum or lawn mower. Even if he's not walking yet.