Baby - Eleventh Month

'Development - Eleventh Month'

What your baby does at this age:	What your baby does at this age: Practises differents standing positions (on one leg, on his toes) while hanging onto a coffee table or other piece of furniture. May bend over to retrieve a toy from the floor. Lowers self from standing to a sitting position without falling. Studies shapes and sizes, notes differences. Recognizes that a small object goes in a larger one. Likes to take objects apart. Can coordinate thumb and forefinger precisely. Can fit small objects together, such as a lock and key. May pull off socks and untie shoelaces. When drinking from a cup, takes three or four swallows at a time.
Important Changes:	Your baby is developing an awareness of right and wrong. When he's done something 'good', he'll call your attention to oit. He may repeat the action. When he's misbehaved and fears getting caught, he may hide. Your baby is discovering that one way to get what he wants is to act helpless. Sometimes he may try to influence you to do for him what he can do for himself. He recognizes more words and understands that they're symbols for objects or events. If you ask, 'Where's your banklet?' he'll look for it. If you say 'Want to go for a car ride?' he'll point to the door. Your baby's increasing intellingence tells him that mother means comfort and safety. So he shows more dependence on you than in months past.
Caring for your baby:	When your baby takes a spill, comfort him with a few words and a hug, but don't treat the event as a tragedy. Minor accidents are unavoidable while he's learning how to walk. Let your baby go barefoot indoors as much as posibble to streghten his foot muscles. When you buy shoes for him, find a pair with soft soles and flexible uppers. They'll help him develop a strong, natural walk. Give your baby his bath just before bed. It will relax him after a busy day and help him fall asleep. Start teaching your baby the rules of polite behavior by youre xample. Preface your requests with 'please'. When he's done as you asked, show your appreciation.