Imitation brings hilarious moments. Communication hits new heights. Their 10-month milestones are filled with learning and adventure. Let’s nurture their curiosity as they continue to fascinate us.
10-Month-Old Development & Milestones
- Entertained by everyday items and imitates you
- Understands behaviours based on your reactions
- Knows the meaning of the word “no.”
- Shows a dramatic increase in single-word comprehension
10-month milestone: Everyday entertainment
Boxes, pans, spoons, and keys provide endless entertainment thanks to your kiddo’s growing awareness of capacity and sensory perceptions. Even gifts might not hold up to the excitement of the wrapping paper. Part of this fascination with the everyday items will lead your baby to imitate your daily behaviours. Like pretending to talk on a cell phone just like Mommy or Daddy. Hilarious, yes. Cute, absolutely! But it's learning as well.
10-month milestone: Socializing through social referencing
When your 10-month-old’s uncertain about a situation, they’ll look at your facial expressions. If you’re smiling, they’ll feel reassured and keep doing what they’re doing. If you frown, they’ll stop what they’re doing. This remarkable skill develops out of their improved vision. A baby’s interest in human faces, and their realization that they’re uncertain about a situation, comes into focus as their vision sharpens.
10-month milestone: Learning the power of “no.”
”No” becomes a very important word when your baby hits the tenth month. Even if they can't say it yet, they certainly understand it. They also know its impact. Most babies express “no” by shaking their heads from side to side. And, of course, by flinging the offending object on the floor.
By saying no firmly and clearly, you help set limits for your baby. This can be especially important when your baby’s safety is concerned.
10-month milestone: Word comprehension
Understanding words is a major development. It shows that your little one recognizes that a word is associated with a particular thing. For instance, if you ask, “Where’s my shoe?” your 10-month-old might crawl or walk to retrieve the shoe. Exciting times!
10-month milestone: Learning games
A fun way to help your baby exercise their growing brain and language skills is through functional play. Give them a comb and let them try to brush their hair. Or, if you’re feeling daring, let them brush yours. You can help your baby move forward during this phase—literally—by letting them hold onto your fingers, trying to walk as you encourage them along the way.
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