Months 10-12: Common milestones

SheKnows shares common baby milestones for little ones between the ages of 10 and 12 months.

• Waves “bye-bye”
• Uses thumb-finger pincer grasp to pick up items/toys
• Masters crawling without dragging belly
• Communicates his wants/needs by pointing or using hand gestures
• Can stand unassisted for a few seconds at a time

• Says “mama” or “dada” to the proper parent
• Engages in patty-cake and/or peek-a-boo
• Stands alone for a couple of seconds
• Can “cruise” — walk assisted around a coffee table
• Can understand the word “no” and other one-step or easy instructions
• Can put toys into a bin
• Can communicate at least one word besides “mama” and “dada”

• Can imitate your (or others’) actions
• Communicates what she wants/needs through pointing or gestures
• Takes a few steps or can walk unassisted
• Scribbles/doodles
• Can say two other words besides “mama” or “dada”

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