The development of a baby at 11 months, what can your little one do?

11 Month Old Baby Development

How should an 11 month baby develop?

According to the Denver II child development screening test, a baby's development at 44 weeks or 11 months includes:

The baby is standing alone without holding on to anything but not for very long.
Prone on your stomach with your arms supporting your body weight, and your head lifted.
Change position from lying down to sitting, from standing to sitting, and from sitting to standing.
The baby sits alone without assistance.
Roll over while in a lying position.
Say "mama" and "dada" more clearly.
Mimicking a sound and babbling.
Forms a clearer voice.
Say a single syllable.
Calling syllables together.
Say "ooh" and "aah".
Babies laugh and scream loudly.
Grabbing and holding toys.
Putting his hands together.
Take objects that are small.
Each hand held an object, then beat each other.
Pick up objects using the help of your thumb or thumb.
Babies smile suddenly or when communicating with others.
Eat alone even though it's still messy.
Waving when about to say goodbye.

Gross motor skills

In the motor development of a baby aged 44 weeks or 11 months, your little one will be able to lie on his stomach while supporting his body weight with his arms.

Then he was seated smoothly by himself, changing his position from lying down to sitting, sitting to standing, and standing up to sitting again.

You will also see your little one has been able to stand alone without holding on for even a few seconds. Not only that, it is possible that some babies have started trying to stand on only one leg as well as trying to climb.

Communication and language skills

Judging from the development of a 3 month old baby when he could only cry when he asked for attention, in this 11 month old baby's development, your little one is usually better able to show her various things she likes.

That said, he is also learning and looking for ways to show when he doesn't like something.

When you manage to say one word well, your baby will probably repeat it more often without stopping at this age.

If previously he could say “mama” and “dada” but it wasn't so clear, now his words are starting to look more specific.

You will still hear the babbling, including saying "ooh" or "aah" when you want or point to something. The rest of the time, she will still laugh a lot and squeal loudly at this 11 month old baby's language development.

Fine motor skills

Improved fine motor skills in the development of infants aged 44 weeks or 11 months, including grabbing objects around them or grasping objects.

Quoted from Pregnancy Birth & Baby, this is also because the sense of sight has developed so that you can see objects near or far.

Even during this development period, your little one has also begun to be able to pick up two objects at once. He will hold two objects in each palm, then beat them.

It's different when a new baby is born, at this age the coordination between the eyes and hands also develops so that it can focus on moving objects.

Social and emotional skills

Your baby at the development of a baby aged 44 weeks or 11 months, can feed itself even though it is still a bit messy, smile to yourself, and smile with other people.

In addition, he is also getting better at waving at other people.

It's just that, he still needs time to learn to convey what he wants in the right way. However, usually he will begin to understand when you say something in the words that are usually used.

What should be done to help the development of a baby at 11 months?

The baby's cognitive development in this phase, which may be obvious, is that he begins to understand simple instructions. Even so, every now and then your little one will seem indifferent to your "no" words.

So, try to only say these no-nonsense words when needed during a baby's development at 44 weeks or 11 months. Don't forget, also teach which behavior is right and wrong, and which is safe and dangerous for the baby.

If your little one sees the cat in front of him and reflexively pulls his tail, immediately move your little one's hand away from the cat.

To deal with something like this at 11 months of age, you can look him in the eye, saying gently, "Don't pull it, sis, the cat will startle later."

Then teach him how to pet and love animals.

Health of 11 Months Old Baby

What needs to be discussed with a doctor at 11 months of age?

If a baby at 44 weeks or 11 months of age does not have a serious medical condition, most doctors will not perform a medical examination on him.

However, do not hesitate to consult your doctor if there are problems with the growth of your 11 month old baby that you cannot wait for the next visit.

What to know when a baby develops at 11 months of age?

Some things you need to pay attention to when maintaining the health and development of 11 months of age:

Make sure the baby is rested enough. If babies are too active, they are usually more prone to feeling tired than babies who rest often
Don't restrain your baby with too many rules. When everything is forbidden, the baby will feel frustrated and confused about what to do.
Try to calm the baby before hysterics, for example using music, toys, or other distractions. However, you should not calm the baby with food, because it can create bad habits later.
Relieve tension on your baby, yourself, and others around your baby.

If you feel anything unusual during your 11 months of development, discuss it with your doctor as soon as possible.

In addition, several other things that also need to be discussed are:

1. Choosing the right baby shoes

A pair of comfortable baby shoes not only helps the baby move more easily but also protects the baby's feet. Choose the best baby shoes at 44 weeks or 11 months of development with the following criteria:

Flexible shoe sole
Low cut
The bottom of the shoe is flat and scratch-resistant without heels
Strong shoe leather
Not too narrow
Standard form

2. Perform regular hair care

Hair care will keep baby clean and prevent scalp diseases.

Some of the following tips you can do to care for your little one's hair, aged 44 weeks or 11 months:

Take care of your baby's tangled hair first before starting to shampoo, so that your hair doesn't get frizzy.
Try using a shampoo and conditioner combination, or an anti-frizz spray that doesn't need to be rinsed again.
Use a wide-toothed comb or a soft-bristled hairbrush with a plastic coating to comb wet hair.
Trim the tangled hair from the ends, holding it with one hand at the roots while grooming. The goal is not to pull the scalp too much and reduce pain due to it.
Do not use a hairdryer on baby hair.
Do not braid or pony your baby's hair, as this can increase the risk of baldness or thinning hair.
Do not use hair clips that are too small (or have small sections) that can choke your baby.
Remove the hair tie and hair clips before putting the baby to sleep.
Cut baby hair at home or in a special children's salon every few months, for healthier growth.
Find a time to get a haircut when your baby is not tired, hungry or angry. Better to give toys before starting.
Put your baby in front of the mirror so he can see you working his hair. Eventually he may learn to appreciate the results.

Things that must be considered

What to watch out for when a baby is 11 months old?

As your baby develops at 44 weeks or 11 months, you may be anxious about a number of things, such as:

1. The temperament is getting clearer

Temperament is how babies think and react with their environment which can also be formed at the age of 44 weeks or 11 months of development.

Some of the things that affect it include sleep patterns, diet, social skills, friendliness, response to entertainment, and other factors.

At 11 months it will appear that some babies are gentle, while others are sensitive and cold to new situations. There are also babies who are determined and energetic.

This is because temperament is inborn, not the result of external factors and influences. In fact, you begin to know a picture of a baby's temperament before the age of 11 months.

There is a chance it could be seen when he is at 3 months of development or development at 4 months of age. Then, as a 10-month-old baby develops, the nature may become clearer.

Observe the overall pattern, not just one particular habit. If you have a baby temperament that you worry about or want to help you overcome, such as a shy child, it's important to be understanding and not critical of it.

As this 11 month old baby develops, try to avoid making negative comments about his nature, or making the baby think that he is a naughty child.

Better to be sympathetic and encourage the baby to adopt healthier habits. With an 11-month-old baby's emotional intelligence, it's important to know that you can't really change the baby's natural tendencies.

Although you can support certain habits and help them grow according to their temperament.

2. Better understand fairness

If you have more than one child, be sure to be fair to the baby and siblings. In other words, baby needs to see that you are not leaning towards just one of them.

Try not to compare your children to each other, especially when they are arguing.

3. Child appears to lean towards one parent

In some moments in the development of a baby aged 44 weeks or 11 months, your baby may be more interested in coming to you when he is sad.

It's just that, when he feels happy or wants to play, he will actually approach your partner when he is feeling happy and wants to play. This is a normal phase and will pass by itself.

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