photos: Series of Infant Growth and Caring Guides: 12-Month

12 month infant care guide: let’s start walking

Notes:

• At 12 months, your infant should be standing alone and attempting their first steps.
• There will be a lot falling down – but their confidence will grow as they learn to balance each move forward step.
• At this stage of their development, their language is starting to take shape – listening and understanding many terms and instructions.
• They are able to play with their hands – even grasping objects and placing them in their designated position.

Conversion:

• Height:   (girl) 27-1/4 to 31 inches            (boy) 29-1/4 to 31-1/2 inches
• Weight:   (girl) 15-1/2 to 25 pounds             (boy) 17-1/4 to 26 pounds