Baby is 11 months old and he is progressing day by day. He moves and even prepares for walking, he becomes a keen observer and his language becomes more complex. On the health side, he must make certain reminders of mandatory vaccines. Here is everything your child will discover during his eleventh month.
At eleven months baby already knows how to do a lot of things. Little by little, he prepares to walk but also to speak. He eats more and more diverse things and always enjoys discovering new flavors. In terms of character, baby asserts himself more and more and he does not hesitate to express himself when something does not suit him. This month is once again a big milestone to take, especially since it’s the last month before his first birthday. Discover our advice and those of Doctor Noémie Nathan, pediatrician in Montreuil, for provide the best support for your baby during his 11th month.
Almost a year. At 11 months, your baby has grown and evolved over the months. Today, he is preparing to walk alone. He observes and imitates more and more what you do, which certainly makes you laugh a lot. So he starts again, again and again… At this age, most babies are getting ready to walk ; but don’t panic if your child hasn’t yet. Everyone evolves at their own pace…
A typical day for an 11 month old baby
At 11 months, baby’s days tend to resemble each other because he has adopted his own rhythm. His days are still structured around his sleep: he sleeps about 12 to 16 hours a day, including the morning and afternoon naps. The rest of the time, when baby is awake, he eats as soon as he is hungry, in the morning when he wakes up, at noon, at snack time and in the evening. When he is not eating, baby is active and entertained with his various toys.
What does an 11 month old baby eat?
baby meals are still well established. He keeps two bottles, or feedings a day, and has two spoon feeds. Food diversification is almost complete. He discovered a wide variety of flavors and textures, which the first teeth help all the more to tame. Soon he will be eating just like you!
For her 11th month, her meals are as follows:
- the morning : a bottle of 240 to 270 ml, possibly including second age flour
- noon : 200 grams of vegetables with a little butter and 20 to 30 grams of meat or fish. For dessert: dairy or fruit
- at snack : a dairy product or fresh fruit in small pieces or mixed (alternating with lunch), a little fruit juice and a small cake or a crouton of bread
- The evening : Baby is now supposed to eat a real meal in the evening. Starches, vegetables + a fruit and a bottle. If he is very tired or in an opposition phase, you can give him a tube of compote and a good bottle of milk with cereal. He knows what he needs, don’t worry if he eats less sometimes. You can also mix him a small pot in his bottle. Simply adapt the correct flow rate of the teat to the slightly denser preparation.
How to manage the character and anger of an 11 month old baby?
Baby just expresses his emotions
At 11 months, the baby’s character asserts itself more and more, its personality develops. For parents, baby seems to have quite a temper. This may be the case but in general, baby expresses his emotions and feelings. He does not speak yet and his fits and rages are the expression of his frustration. He gets impatient, and can be restless. Moreover, this period is quite paradoxical. “The anxiety of separation is still very present. He is both very fusional and at the same time angry. He is unable to express himself except by shouts or sudden gestures“, explains Doctor Nathan. Be reassured. This should subside over the weeks and months as you grow older.
Why does an 11 month old baby wake up at night?
Baby’s sleep pattern is not yet definitive at 11 months. Baby sleeps like a log for several weeks and suddenly he wakes up again in the middle of the night. This is normal, it could be sleep regression, which is usually temporary. Various causes can explain this: colic, growth spurt, fever, sensitive gums, stress or excitement due to a change in baby’s life. Other reason, if your baby wakes up at night at 11 months, this may be the start of the nightmares. Reassure him of your presence but without taking him out of bed. All his new acquisitions can also put his brain to the test and cause micro awakenings, this is how he unloads the overflow of emotions. Do not hesitate to caress him on the forehead to soothe him.
When baby says hello? Speech
Your child at this stage does not yet know how to speak but his babbling is more and more structured and varied. He continues to learn by watching you more and more, and he likes to imitate what you do. This is also how he learns around the age of 11 months to say hello, goodbye and even to clap with his hands. It is also through imitation that children learn to speak, from their 11th month. It is therefore important that you communicate with him as much as possible, why not with gestures, to allow him to learn to develop his language.
Why does an 11 month old cry all the time?
If a baby cries it may be a way for him to communicate or draw attention to himself. On the other hand, if he cries all day long, this may be due to a completely different cause that can be explained, in particular a need that often must be met (lack of sleep, boredom, etc.). Do not hesitate to observe it to recognize signs of hunger, discomfort at the level of the diaper… Also ask your pediatrician for advice.
Why baby cries a lot at 11 months?
Baby crying can be decoded
If baby cries a lot at 11 months it is because he is simply expressing his needs or his emotions. As explained above, babies are asserting themselves more and more and this can include crying, not yet knowing how to speak. Observe your child and try to understand what is wrong with him: he may be tired, he is hungry or he simply needs to be hugged to be reassured. Baby crying can be decoded. If he is grumpy, it may also be due to pain, especially in his teeth.
What is the weight and height of an 11 month old baby?
Doctor Nathan recalls that the weight of babies is very variable at this age : “Either there will be an explosion, or on the contrary, the weight will stagnate. This will depend in particular on the motor development of the child. Even if you have the impression that he is not growing enough, you should not force-feed him, between 1 and 3 years, this can really cause problems. On the contrary, you have to adapt to his request. There are only special cases!” In terms of size, in general, it is estimated that a baby at 11 months is between 69 and 78 centimeters.
What is baby’s motor skills at 11 months?
At 11 months, some babies are already crawling, others crawling, and those going straight to standing. For this, your baby often uses the bars of his bed or playpen. Some also move to the side leaning on the coffee table. If you hold his hand, he probably works fine. If baby is standing well on her legs and taking a few steps, you may be able to give her a small cart that she can push to move forward. Perhaps you were surprised to find your little one in the middle of the stairs. And yes, this is the age at which they learn to climb the stairs. This climbing makes him make many psychomotor progress, but be careful because it can also be a source of accident. Therefore, so place safety barriers at the bottom and top of the steps to prevent it from rising in your absence. On the other hand, encourage him to ride alone when you are next to him. Also show him how to descend backwards, this will prevent him from falling head first. And if he’s still not walking at 11 months, don’t panic, he’s just taking his time. On the other hand, if he does not try to move on his own or if he does not try to stand up by leaning on furniture for example, it may be necessary to consult a pediatrician to make sure that there are no problems with his motor development.
What activities for an 11 month old baby?
Baby at 11 months takes more and more pleasure in playing and having fun. To play hide and seek for example has no more secrets for him and this activity tends to please him particularly. Moreover, he also likes to hide objects that you probably spend a lot of time looking for… During this period, you also notice that he is attentive to the small objects that he manipulates between his little fingers. Be careful, however, that he does not bring them to his mouth. Your baby is also starting to want to give you things. He hands them to you, but he still has trouble leaving them. It will probably come soon.
The reminder of compulsory vaccines at 11 months
In terms of health at 11 months, baby will receive the reminders of mandatory vaccines performed during the 2nd and 4th month. This time it is vaccines against hepatitis B, invasive pneumococcal infections and diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and poliomyelitis infections. At the same time, baby continues to develop and continues to grow. His premolars may also start to grow, which can be painful for the child.
How many teeth at 11 months?
At 11 months, your baby usually has between 4 and 8 teeth. Soon canines and molars will appear. If you notice that your baby suffers during teething (this is not the case for all children!), do not hesitate to give him some paracetamol or ask your pediatrician for advice.