12 Months Old

Common milestones include: Cruises / first steps; Says first words; Pincer grasp. These are typical ranges — reaching them a bit earlier or later is usually normal. Contact your pediatrician if your baby misses several milestones for their age or loses skills they had.

Around 11–14 hours/day incl. 1–2 naps, typically with 2 naps during the day. Sleep needs and patterns vary, and regressions are common around 4, 8–10, and 18 months. Always follow safe-sleep rules: on the back, on a firm flat surface, with nothing in the sleep space, for the first year.

Mostly table foods + ~16–24 oz whole milk. Whole cow’s milk can be a main drink after 12 months; aim for variety and iron-rich foods. Follow your baby’s hunger and fullness cues.