Baby Milestones

Your month-by-month companion

Month 11

Independence accelerates. Standing alone, possibly first steps, and first meaningful words may emerge.

Quick Reference

Sleep

12-14 hours

Feeding

24-28 oz (710-830 ml) milk + 3 solid meals

Naps

2 naps

Wake Window

3-4 hours

Talk to your doctor if baby...

•Does not stand with support
•Does not cruise along furniture
•Does not wave bye-bye
•Does not respond to name
•Does not point or use gestures
•Loses skills they once had
ExpectedWhat most babies do
  • •Stand alone for several seconds
  • •Cruise confidently around furniture
  • •Walk with one hand held
  • •Use true pincer grasp
  • •Put objects in containers
  • •Follow simple one-step directions
  • •Make sounds with changes in tone (sounds like speech)
VariesWhat some babies do
  • •Take first independent steps
  • •Stand alone confidently
  • •Say dada or mama meaningfully
  • •Stack objects
  • •Turn pages in board books
  • •Mimic animal sounds

What's Next

Month 12 · Month 12 marks the end of infancy. First steps, first words, and a first birthday to celebrate.