11-month-old: Physical, motor, cognitive and emotional development

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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Huynh Bao Toan - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
An 11-month-old baby has changed a lot. You may have difficulty caring for children. Together we will explore the milestones that an 11-month-old baby can achieve through the article below.

1. Motor skills

An 11-month-old baby can easily move around while holding things or holding your hand. Children can even walk alone. At this age, children have begun to practice standing, even being able to stand and take a few steps. Although your baby's body is stronger and more coordinated, he may still need to lean on you or other support to stay steady.
11-month-old children can play with many objects such as: Plastic chairs, some more dangerous objects such as cups, cups, hot water bottles... Children also have a hobby of opening drawers. Therefore, when your baby is 11 months old, you need to be careful to keep chemicals, products, and cosmetics out of the reach of children.

2. Physical development of 11-month-old children

Most 11-month-old babies still like to move around by crawling. Early toddlers can move around by grasping objects or pushing a stroller. Newborns learn to walk in a forward leaning position. Baby walkers are very popular, but you need to be careful because they can be dangerous for children.

Pay close attention to the child, because at this age, children like to throw objects around. Some children even enjoy pulling their own hair, which can be painful for them. So, no matter what, children need to be cared for and carefully observed at this stage.
Milestones for 11-month-olds:
Likes to 'pretend' talk by babbling sounds Can throw objects - toys, bricks, food, anything within reach Having a toy that your child really loves, becomes anxious when you leave the room and leave them alone Children will also:
Understand your jokes Can reproduce sounds in greater detail and facial expressions Develop independence by resisting and resisting at will At this age, children use increasingly sophisticated gestures to express their feelings and needs, including pointing hand, shake head, nod. You need to listen to your baby's first voices and remember, they may not sound like what you say.
11-month-old babies already have a pretty assertive attitude and protest at their own will. This is not mischief but normal child development. Instead of scolding the child, you should direct the child's attention to another object.
Your baby's understanding continues to improve and they can follow a melody, sound to a voice or a piece of music or a conversation even if they don't fully understand the meaning of all the words. Your child will pretend to talk to himself by imitating the sounds in your words.
Children can feel nervous when meeting strangers. The arrival of a new friend at the playground can cause children to cry and crawl away.

3. How do 11-month-old babies eat and sleep?

Children can now feed themselves by grasping objects and begin to explore using a spoon. Make an adequate diet for your 11-month-old baby with a variety of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, cheese, yogurt, meats such as beef, chicken, fish, Tofu. Prepare a snack in the morning and afternoon to give your child enough energy for the day. Crackers, fruit, and dry cereal are all good choices for kids. Your baby will also need 16-20 ounces of breast milk or formula each day.
Encourage your child to regularly try new foods with different flavors and shapes, even if there are dishes that the child will not like on the first try, be patient to give the child time to get used to it. Wait.
Babies still need about a pint (500ml) of milk per day, divided into three feedings early in the morning, after lunch and at bedtime. Babies also need a daily vitamin supplement, including vitamins A, C and D, unless they drink a lot of formula each day.
Your baby's palate is still maturing, so continue to let your baby try other flavors at meals. If your child is anorexic, don't give up. Keep trying new foods. Sometimes, babies have to touch food 8 to 12 times before eating. Also, never force your baby to eat. It is better to let young children decide for themselves when they are really ready.
Normally, an 11-month-old baby sleeps about 14 hours a day, including naps (about 20 to 30 minutes) and naps lasting 2 to 3 hours.
In addition to 3 main meals a day, supplement children with snacks with foods such as fruit, milk, biscuits... to provide enough energy for children.

4. Activities that help 11-month-olds develop

You can encourage children to develop through a number of activities such as:
Play some simple games with your child such as sorting objects by size, color, shape.... This will help children have more get more new experiences and develop more about logic, memory, and help you understand your child's abilities, games that children are interested in To teach children to share, let children play with friends of the same age or the same age. At this age, children are often possessive, so they may get angry and scream when a baby comes to play and fight over toys. You should not force your children to play together. Let children understand the concept of sharing and bargaining by letting them naturally move from competitive play to playing together. Begin reinforcing good behavior with praise and correction of inappropriate behaviors Encourage children to begin to become more independent while dressing, eating, and getting ready for bed When children are outside, be children's socks or shoes. Keep your child's feet bare at home until he or she can actually walk. Read books with your child every day by pointing to people and objects in pictures and asking them what they are. You can also get your child involved by turning the pages on their own. 11-month-old children need 5mg of elemental zinc/day to eat well, reach the correct height and weight and exceed the standard. Zinc plays a role in affecting most biological processes taking place in the body, especially the breakdown of nucleic acids, proteins... Organs in the body when zinc deficiency can lead to a There are a number of diseases such as neurological disorders, irritability, etc. Therefore, parents need to learn about the role of zinc and guide them to appropriate zinc supplements for their children.
In addition to zinc, parents also need to supplement their children with other important vitamins and minerals such as lysine, chromium, B vitamins,... errands.
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