From babycenter.com website
How your baby's growing: Ask for a kiss and your little one should understand what you're saying. Babies at this age can follow simple instructions, passing a cup or giving a hug. And in addition to "Mama" and "Dada," your baby is able to babble short, fully inflected sentences that sound like a foreign language. Keep talking to your child, naming and labeling objects and people — the more you do, the faster your child's vocabulary will grow. By now, your baby should respond to simple questions — for example, "Where is your mouth?" — by pointing to the named object.
Get your camera ready! Many babies take their first steps at this age — usually on tiptoe with their feet turned outward. You might want to snap a picture of your baby during meals too. Eleven-month-olds can use a spoon all by themselves — even if more food gets on the floor than in their mouth at this point.
About now, your baby's play will probably change from working fine motor skills', The muscle control required to make small, precise movements, such as picking up a raisin or pushing a button. fine motor skills to exercising larger muscles. Your little rascal is likely to think it's fun to push, throw, and knock down everything in sight. Giving toys to others or taking them away is also new in your child's repertoire of talents.
How your life is changing: Many moms stop breastfeeding after their child's first birthday. If you think that's a good time to wean your baby, make plans now — it should be a gradual process. Try shortening nursing times and offering your baby a bottle or snack instead.
Dad, recent studies have shown that language skills and even intelligence can depend on an infant's daily exposure to a large vocabulary. If you don't already read to your baby, start now!
What moms are buying this month: birthday gifts. Your baby's first birthday is a major milestone — one that requires plenty of photos. Pick up a special "1st Birthday" frame to capture the moment. And, if she isn't walking already, she will be soon. To help her with those first wobbly steps, consider a push toy,
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