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Baby Development: Ten Month Milestones

Imitation brings hilarious moments. Communication hits new heights. Their 10-month milestones are filled with learning and adventure. Let’s nurture their curiosity as they continue to fascinate us. 

At 10 months, babies typically start showing improved coordination, pulling up to stand, and using simple gestures, while becoming more curious and responsive to words and familiar people. Your little one is growing so fast! As they reach 10 months, you’re probably noticing exciting new skills and changes. From wobbly first steps to more curious exploration, these milestones are part of the fun journey as your baby develops into a confident toddler.

What to Look for During Baby’s Tenth Month

By 10 months, your baby is likely on the move! They’re getting better at crawling, pulling themselves up, and even standing on their own. This is a time full of new challenges as they explore more of their environment and gain independence.

  • Increased mobility: Crawling, cruising along furniture, and possibly a few first steps.
  • Improved hand coordination: Picking up small objects between their thumb and forefinger.
  • Curiosity and independence: Reaching for things on their own and exploring different textures.

Movement Milestones for Ten Month Old Babies

Your baby is becoming more adventurous with their movements as they build strength and confidence. They might be standing with support or even taking those first shaky steps. It’s also common to see faster crawling as they start exploring every corner of the room.

  • Standing with support: Holding onto furniture and trying to balance.
  • Crawling faster: Getting around more quickly as they explore their environment.
  • Cruising: Shuffling along while holding onto tables, couches, or your hands.
  • Attempting first steps: A few wobbly steps may be just around the corner!

Visual and Hearing Milestones

At 10 months, your baby’s senses are really starting to fine-tune. They’re recognizing familiar faces and responding eagerly when you call their name. They might even start reacting to everyday sounds and looking for the source of those noises, whether it’s music or the rustling of their favorite toy.

  • Recognizing faces: They can pick out familiar people, even from across the room.
  • Responding to their name: Turning toward you when called.
  • Reacting to sounds: Whether it’s music, your voice, or the rustle of a favorite toy.

Smelling and Touch Milestones

Your baby is using their senses to explore their world in new and interesting ways. They’re eager to feel different textures and may be fascinated by soft blankets, bumpy toys, or rough surfaces. New smells are also becoming more interesting, and they might get excited about familiar scents like their favorite snack.

  • Exploring textures: Touching everything from soft blankets to rough surfaces.
  • Smelling new scents: Becoming curious about different smells, from food to flowers.
  • Mouthing objects: They’re still exploring by putting things in their mouth, so keep an eye out!

Developmental Milestones

This month, you’ll notice your baby’s communication skills really taking off. They might start babbling more meaningfully and trying out a few words like “mama” or “dada.” You may also see them imitating actions like clapping or waving, and expressing clear preferences for certain toys or activities.

  • Babbling with intent: Mimicking conversations with sounds and syllables.
  • First words: You might start hearing simple words like “mama” or “dada.”
  • Imitating actions: Clapping, waving, or shaking their head in response to you.
  • Showing preferences: Choosing favorite toys or foods more clearly.

When to Talk to Your Pediatrician About Baby’s Development at 10 Months

While every baby develops at their own pace, it’s important to stay mindful of certain milestones. If your baby isn’t showing interest in moving, isn’t responding to their name, or doesn’t seem curious about their surroundings, consider discussing these concerns with your pediatrician.

  • Limited mobility: Not crawling, pulling up, or attempting to stand.
  • No response to their name: If your baby isn’t reacting when you call them.
  • Lack of curiosity: Not exploring or interacting with their surroundings.

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