Navigating Your Baby's 12-Month Milestones: From Pulling Up to Walking and Beyond

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At 12 months, your little one is likely entering a phase of exciting new milestones! While the big ones like walking are on the horizon, many parents also wonder about the smaller, cognitive, and developmental leaps. This article will cover common 12-month milestones, including:

Gross Motor Skills: Discussing the progression from pulling up to standing to cruising and eventually independent walking. We’ll address how long this transition typically takes.
Fine Motor Skills & Play: Exploring the development of hand-eye coordination, such as beginning to color, stacking blocks, and more sophisticated object manipulation beyond just banging.
Cognitive Development: Highlighting emerging cognitive abilities like object permanence, simple problem-solving, and early communication signals.
Social and Emotional Milestones: Touching upon behaviors like waving goodbye, showing stranger anxiety or preference, and engaging in simple pretend play.
Tips for Parents: Offering advice on how to encourage and support your child’s development through play and interaction.

We’ll address common parental questions and share insights to help you celebrate every step of your baby’s journey at this incredible age.

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