DEVELOPMENT & KEY MILESTONES

The baby’s development in the eleventh month

• Some babies can already walk by now.
• He can relate an object to its name. 
• Imitates others.
• Uses gesture to express himself.
• Understands the word ‘no.’
• Waves goodbye and claps.
• Feels safe and comfortable with a routine.
• May build a tower with two or three small boxes or cubes and likes make them topple over. 
• Can take of his hat, shoes and socks, but needs help in putting them back on.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

DON´T FORGET!

Don’t forget to make an appointment with your pediatrician for the next immunization, when your baby turns one year old.

Infants should have their first dental visit at around one year of age. Make an appointment with your dentist now. 

LEARNING & GROWING

Your baby has his own temperament

Our temperament is what makes every person act in a certain manner. Some babies are shy and others are adaptable, or they may be stubborn and intense. Knowing your baby’s temperament will help you be an effective and safe parent. 

Promote your baby’s intellectual development

Toys are learning instruments for babies. The following types of toys will help your baby improve muscular control and balance, use his imagination and understand the concept of sizes: 

• Stackable toys of different colors and shapes

• Plastic mirrors

• Wheeled toys such as trucks and cars made of rubber or soft plastic

• Balls of different sizes

• Board books with pictures and photographs

• Toy telephones

• Toys with music such as music boxes and activity boxes

DAILY CARE

Lack of appetite

Remember that your baby knows how much he should eat. Offer him a variety of foods that will help him grow. Do not force-feed him. Continue feeding him nutritional foods at a fixed schedule. Trust that your baby will eat what he needs to.

WARNING!

You must still avoid cow’s milk in the first year of life, due to possible food allergies.

PARENT'S CORNER

The “NO!” phase

Just before their first birthday, babies learn the meaning of “no”. They spend a lot of time shaking their head to say “no”. This may be frustrating for you, but it means the baby is maturing. She is becoming independent. 

• Avoid yelling and correcting her sternly.

• Avoid saying “¡No!” too often. The word will lose its meaning.

• Use it at important moments, such as when you have to teach her about safety.

• Try to anticipate your baby’s actions.

• Redirect your baby’s attention.

Hyland´s Product Recommendations

• Hyland’s Teething Tablets and Gel

• Hyland’s Diaper Ointment