Development Calendar

Your Baby Month 12

What's Your Baby Up to This Month?

Your Baby: Month 12

She will insist on doing things herself
She may take her first unassisted steps
She may be able to respond to about 20 to 50 words; however, this is highly variable

Let Them Smush Cake

She's learning to walk and talk and basically get what she wants. She's also developing a sense of who she is. Part of that development is a stubborn need to do things herself. So let her, to a point. If her little mistakes can't hurt her, they can only help.

Walk Like a Toddler

The word toddle means to walk unsteadily. Toddlers walk like ducks, with their feet spread apart for balance. And for the endless adoration of their family and friends. Enjoy the show, because soon you'll be running to keep up with her.

Your Human Dictionary

Vocabularies can have growth spurts too. It's normal for your baby to know anywhere from a few to dozens of words at this point. However, vocabulary is highly variable at this point. Ask your baby for a kiss, or to point to her belly, and see what happens.