What Can My Baby Do at 10-Month-Old?
By the end of this month, your baby may be able to:
- Stand holding on to someone or something.
- May be able to pull himself up from a sitting position (between seven and twelve months) using a steady object to hold on to, like a couch or bed rails.
- Resists when you try to take a toy from him.
- Can get into a sitting position from lying on his belly.
- Can clap and wave.
- Can lift small objects using thumb and other fingers.
- May start cruising through the house while holding on to your furniture.
- Can understand the word “no” but rarely obeys it.
- Can stand for a moment without support and maybe even take a few steps.
- He can show what he wants without crying.
- Can drink water from a cup alone.
- Loves babbling.
10-Month-Old Baby Nutrition
Eating Habits
Eating together with a ten-month-old baby can be quite an event. Milk still meets most of your baby’s nutritional needs, and play is how your baby learns. A lot of the food you serve may end up on the floor rather than in your baby’s mouth, as your baby will play with his food while exploring the new tastes and textures.
Eating contributes to your baby’s sensory development and fine motor skills and teaches about cause and effect. Crushing potatoes, throwing yoghurt, and mashing pieces of banana on the table are all learning experiences, no matter how culturally inappropriate you may find this. Keep a few kitchen cloths and towels at hand and keep smiling. 😊 At the same time, you can explain a little table etiquette to your baby, set a good example, and allow your baby to “help clean up” the spills.
At ten months, your baby can eat almost everything you prepare as a family meal. Just make sure that the food is salt-free when cooking. You can also continue to give finger foods, of course. Meat and fish should be served without bones and skin and cut into small bites. Avoid giving your baby fried, salty and spicy foods.
Measures at 10-Month-Old
On average, a 10-month-old boy weighs 9.4 kg and a ten-month-old girl 9 kg.
On average, a 10-month-old boy’s length is 73.3 cm and a girl’s 71.5 cm.
| Gender | Weight (kg) | Length (cm) |
| Boy | 9.4 | 73.3 |
| Girl | 9 | 71.5 |
10-Month-Old Baby Health and Development Reviews
Your baby will have a Health and Development Review between nine and twelve months. During this check-up, you will talk, among other things, about your baby’s language development and learning abilities, safety, diet, and behaviour. You can also discuss any further worries or questions you may have.
Should my 10-month-old baby be able to walk?
It is still early, and most babies will not walk yet, though there are some exceptions. But your baby will be preparing to walk. Crawling, scooting, or shuffling through the house are great for working out and training his muscles. Also, pulling himself up to a standing position and walking with assistance or cruising along furniture will help. You can create a cruising trajectory with chairs and furniture that cannot topple easily. Your baby may not walk unassisted until 18 months, but he should be making an effort to learn.
Play at 10-Month-Old
Your baby may now start to move to the music played. You can sing nursery rhymes, move to the music together, and offer musical toys like maracas or a baby xylophone. If your baby has started crawling this month, you can contribute to his development by playing games supporting this, like creating an obstacle course with cushions and a tunnel or hiding toys for him to find. If your baby is ready to take his first steps in walking this month, you can offer him a walker.
Shopping Advice – What to Buy?
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