11-Month-Old
A child between their eleventh and twelfth month of life, typically showing rapid advances in mobility, communication, and independence.
Quick Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | 11 months 0 days to 11 months 30 days |
| Developmental Stage | Late infancy, pre-toddler |
| Key Milestone Period | First steps, First words often emerge |
| Typical Sleep | 12-14 hours total (10-12 night, 2-3 naps) |
Physical Development
- Weight: Approximately 3× birth weight (7-12 kg typical range)
- Mobility: Most can crawl proficiently; many pull to standing and "cruise" along furniture
- fine motor: Pincer grasp well-established; can pick up small objects between thumb and forefinger
- gross motor: May stand independently for brief moments; some take first unassisted steps
- Teeth: Typically 4-6 teeth present
Cognitive and Social Development
- Communication: Understands 10-20 words; may say 1-3 words with meaning ("mama", "dada", "no")
- Object permanence: Fully developed; will search for hidden objects
- Imitation: Copies actions like clapping, waving, covering face for peekaboo
- Separation anxiety: Often peaks during this month
- Social referencing: Looks to caregivers for emotional cues in uncertain situations
Feeding and Nutrition
- Milk: 500-600 ml breast milk or formula daily
- Solids: Three meals plus 1-2 snacks; increasingly eating family foods
- Self-feeding: Uses fingers competently; may attempt spoon use (messily)
- Cup drinking: Many can sip from open or sippy cup
- Foods to avoid: Honey (until 12 months), whole nuts, hard raw vegetables
How to Support Development
- Childproof thoroughly: Mobile babies access everything at floor level and pull-to-stand height
- Provide Cruising opportunities: Arrange stable furniture for walking practice
- Encourage communication: Name objects, narrate activities, respond to babbling
- Offer finger foods: Various textures and colours to develop self-feeding skills
- Read daily: board books with simple pictures support language development
- Allow safe exploration: Supervised floor time remains essential for motor development
Common Concerns
- Sleep regression: May resist naps or wake more frequently due to developmental leaps
- Stranger anxiety: Wariness of unfamiliar people is normal and protective
- Appetite fluctuation: Growth rate slows; erratic eating patterns are typical
- Frustration: Limited communication ability versus expanding desires causes tantrums
See Also
Note: General guidance only. Consult a healthcare provider for specific concerns.