Child development in the 11th month after birth

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The 11th month is the time when your baby is about to turn 1 year old, you may start to feel that your baby is no longer as small as before but is growing and developing very quickly day by day. As 11-month-old children's ability to move independently increases, parents have begun to be able to gradually see their baby's personality through behaviors during the toddler days.

1. Growth at 11 months old

At the 11th month after birth, the baby has a weight of 8.2 - 12.3 kg for boys and 7.7-11.3 kg for girls and height is 68.6 - 81, 3cm in boys and 66.0 - 78.8cm in girls. You can wean the baby from the bottle because the baby is already able to drink from a cup at this point.
However, mothers should not wean their babies at this time because experts recommend that mothers continue breastfeeding after the baby is 1 year old and continue until the baby is at least 24 months old. Therefore, mothers should not rush to wean their babies. It's important to remember that because babies are toddlers, they need more protein, vitamins, and other nutrients than breast milk, so it's important to get enough nutrients through a varied diet. Foods to consider adding to your baby include:
Fruits Vegetables Nuts Yogurt Meat or other vegan protein sources However, you should still avoid common choking hazards for babies, such as nuts, popcorn, hot dogs and whole grapes. Children can start learning to eat with a spoon, but it is relatively messy and scattered. Mothers should try to train children and be patient with them, because children at this age are quite interested in eating with a spoon.
You should also start to switch to giving your baby a cup to drink instead of a bottle. This will make the mother much more comfortable and convenient because the cup is easier to clean.

2. Baby's development at 11 months

2.1. The ability to walk Your baby may take his first steps in life this month. Some babies at 11 months old will be able to walk on their own. However, most babies will be able to walk at 13 months or later. In case the baby learns to walk very late, parents also need to take the baby to check.
When the child is 11 months old, the mother can let the baby play the game of pushing the stroller, let the baby push the toy stroller or push the doll stroller around the house. The baby will love this game, and thereby can stimulate the child's interest in self-movement, making the child learn to walk faster.
In addition, your baby will probably enjoy clapping, waving, banging toys together to make them sound, raising his arms to reach for things, can drink from a cup, pick up a tiny object with his fingertips thumb and index finger, can say “grandma” or “mama,” and can add more words (many babies won't say their first word until 14 months or later).
Continue to stimulate your baby's motor skills, cognitive skills and language skills by providing colorful blocks, puppets, puzzles, musical toys, crayons and markers bookmarks, and of course lots of books.
At this age baby loves to climb and can get stuck on the window or unfortunately can fall. Parents, please pay attention to create a safe play space for your baby.
2.2. Oral health At this time, the baby can continue to grow baby teeth, the mother needs to pay attention to the baby's baby teeth hygiene. Between 10 and 13 months of age, your baby's central incisors and side teeth will begin to erupt in both the upper and lower gums. The first teeth usually start coming in at 6 months and will continue throughout childhood. If your baby is teething, has a fever or is fussy, use fever-reducing or pain-relieving medicine, and use a cool towel to soothe your baby's gums.

2.3. Baby's sleep By this month, babies usually sleep for about 11 hours at night (usually a long nap) and two more naps a day, each nap lasting 2-3 hours.
At this age, your baby will be active, full of energy and ready to explore the world around. Your baby's schedule might look like this:
7 a.m.: wake up, breastfeed or bottle feed 8 a.m.: breakfast 10 a.m.: nap 12:30 a.m.: lunch 2 p.m.: nap 5 :30 pm: dinner and play 7 pm: go to bed 7:30: turn off the lights and go to sleep Most importantly parents need to remember that each baby's development is different and each child masters other skills each other - like standing and walking at different ages. Children learn best when you let them learn at their own pace and schedule. So give your baby some space to explore, observe and practice. Your baby will hit those milestones at a time that works for her. If you feel that your baby is growing too slowly or abnormally compared to you, you can take your baby for a check-up for a doctor's advice.

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Reference source: whattoexpect.com, verywellfamily.com
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