Babies at this age are generally on the verge of taking their first steps. The growth rate follows a path nearly parallel to the 9th month. While cognitive functions and motor skills develop significantly, babies begin to use their senses more effectively. Language development continues rapidly, and this period can also be seen as a gradual transition to the speaking stage. Ten-month-old babies usually try to imitate the sounds they hear and begin learning and using simple words. Babies at this age have an increased variety of foods they can consume, and they begin to eat the same meals as their family, provided the food is prepared in a form suitable for them. Here is everything you need to know about this month, for parents wondering what should be done for 10-month-old baby development.<\/p>\n
The 10th month is a stage where significant cognitive differences emerge. Babies at this age can give clearer reactions to events happening around them, and they begin to understand what is said to them. At the same time, they start saying their first words. By observing their body language, you can notice how much their ability to think has increased. During this period, communicating with them a lot, forming simple and short sentences to let them know you understand their wishes, helps develop their communication ability while also contributing to their cognitive development. In addition, it is very important to spend a lot of time with the baby, play with them, and give them the opportunity to play with toys made from different materials to support the baby's intellectual development. Decorated and detailed toys will not mean anything to babies during this period. Simple materials such as plastic containers, wooden materials, and a filled plastic bag look like perfect toys to them, and they can spend hours with them.<\/p>\n
At the 10th month, when growth and development in babies continue very rapidly, girl babies are expected to weigh around 9 kg and boy babies around 9.75 kg. Looking at average height lengths, a 10-month-old girl baby is on average 71 cm tall, and a boy baby is 72 cm tall. Head circumference, another measurement used in monitoring growth and development in babies, is also measured regularly during doctor's controls. In 10-month-old babies, head circumference should be in the range of 44-45.5 cm on average. These given values are calculated as averages, and the growth and development curves of all babies are different from one another. All these measurements such as height and head circumference are specific to the baby and are evaluated by physicians and health professionals during routine health checks. In case of any potential growth delay, the necessary information will already be given to you, so it is a wrong behavior to jump to unfounded concerns by comparing with other babies.<\/p>\n
Babies start to move much more than in the previous months with the 10th month. They can stand up by holding onto chairs or tables. Some babies at this age not only stand up but can also walk by supporting themselves from these. Instead of crying to express their wishes, they may try to communicate to you by pointing, making some sounds, and using facial expressions. They can get up from their lying position by straightening and can sit. They can also stand up by holding on from their sitting position. They can grasp objects with their fingers at their own will and can release them when they want. In addition, they can start on their own behaviors such as waving hands, clapping, and playing peek-a-boo. Since the baby is very active in this month, care will also be difficult for you. Therefore, especially by taking advantage of your baby's sleep times, you should try to rest as much as possible.<\/p>\n
The 10th month also includes quite significant changes in terms of sensory development in babies. It can be noticed that babies' senses of sight, hearing, and touch are developing rapidly, and they can recognize people even from a distance by their appearance and voice. When their names are said, they can react immediately, and they can easily recognize their favorite words and songs. With the development of cognitive functions, intellectual development, and motor skills, the baby's control over the events around it increases. With this month, the baby can gradually start to feed itself. Most parents don't allow this because the baby will spill food all around and on itself. But this is quite a wrong behavior. The baby spilling food should not be considered important for the development of its hand skills and the increase in its self-confidence; rather, the baby should be given the opportunity to perform these actions that will develop its hand skills.<\/p>\n
The first three years of childhood are considered a critical period for language development. The 10th month is a quite important period in terms of the foundations of language development. The 10-month-old baby, who is highly sensitive to the sounds and conversations around it, also begins to learn the language spoken around it during this period. It begins to easily understand simple commands such as \"hold, take, give, come, look.\" The more communication happens with the baby during this period, the faster its language development. When talking to the baby, using simple sentences and making eye contact during this contributes to strengthening communication. The baby tries to imitate the various sounds it hears around it and may constantly seem to be talking. The adventure of discovering its own voice is still ongoing in the 10th month, so you may hear it making different sounds. While it can easily say words like \"mom\" and \"dad,\" it also tries to say some other words using similar sounds. When you say \"no\" to it, it can easily understand you. When it points to something to ask for it, or when it tries to tell you something, you can show that you understand what it means by repeating it in a simple sentence, thereby supporting its language development.<\/p>\n
After 8 months, when the variety of foods the baby can consume increases and it starts to join the family table, by the 10th month the use of a baby high chair can be started. The foods you gave in liquid and puree form in the previous months, from this month you can start giving them in a slightly more textured consistency. Feeding this way is quite important for the development of the baby's jaw. The scientific community recommends continuing breast milk for babies until age 2. However, in babies who cannot get breast milk for any reason, formula milk use should continue until age 1 along with complementary foods. Fruit and vegetable purees, well-cooked home meals, and so on are among the options that can be preferred in baby nutrition during this period. Since salt use is not recommended until age 1, saltless meals without added spices should be prepared for babies. Food allergies are among the health problems commonly encountered in babies. To protect against this, the foods the baby will try for the first time should be given in small amounts like a teaspoon, and over 3 days any reaction should be observed and monitored. During this period, a different new food type should not be tried. Cow's milk, which has a high probability of causing allergic reactions, should not be preferred in babies until age 1 unless the doctor recommends otherwise.<\/p>\n
If your baby has also reached its 10th month, you can make an appointment with your doctor to evaluate its growth and development and check its health condition. By ensuring that your baby's health and development are continuously monitored, you can help it go through a healthier growth process.<\/p>\n
Since each individual's health status and treatment requirements are different, diagnosis and treatment decisions must be made by a physician as a result of the person's clinical evaluation, examination, and necessary tests. Since scientific knowledge and medical practices may change over time, the information included in the content can be updated. In addition, some medical branches, tests, and treatment facilities discussed in our health guide may not be included in the current service scope or staff of our hospital.<\/p>\n
If you have any complaints or concerns regarding your health, you can schedule an appointment with our physicians in line with the medical branches and services offered by our hospital, or consult your nearest healthcare institution.<\/p>\n
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