Baby - Tenth Month

'Development - Tenth Month'

What your baby does at this age:	What your baby does at this age: Gets into a sitting position by herself. Crawls well. Climbs furniture and stairs whenever she can. Experiments with household objects and anything else she can find. Pulls books off shelves, overturns plants, drops items into the toilet, and so on. Has certain favorite toys; makes her preferences clear. Initiates hide-andseek games. Also 'hides' by covering her eyes with her hands when she doesn't want you to see her. Cooperates when you dress her. Seeks attention and companionship.
Important Changes:	Your baby copies other people increasingly. She imitates your tone of voice, gestures, and facial expressions. She tries to do the things she sees you doing. She'll try to feed you, just as you feed her. Your baby's appreciation of music and rhythm is growing. When your play a record with a strong beat, she'll sway, bounce, or hum. Your baby anticipates events better. For example, she knows you're going out when you get dressed up. She expects to eat when she hears the sounds of meal preparation in the kitchen. Your baby is entering an age of many moods. She's often torn between getting your approval and doing what she wants to do.
Caring for your baby:	Help your baby overcome fear of strangers by taking her on errands with you frequently. At bath time, encourage your baby's self care by letting her wash herself. Give her a towel to dry with afterward. You can help as needed. If your baby fusses in bed at night, don't rush to her crib immediately. Babies this age sometimes have trouble sleeping and need to learn to settle back down on their own.