Week 47 old
Week 47 (about 11 months): cruising, finger foods, and a big personality. Here's what's typical and what to watch for.
In short
At 47 weeks (around 11 months), most babies eat 3 meals plus snacks alongside about 16-24 oz of breast milk or formula a day, and sleep roughly 12-15 hours total with two naps.
🍼 Feeding
Around 3 meals plus 1-2 snacks of soft finger foods, plus roughly 16-24 oz (about 3-4 nursing sessions or bottles) of breast milk or formula per day. Whole cow's milk and an open or straw cup are usually introduced around 12 months.
😴 Sleep
About 12-15 hours total in 24 hours, typically 2 naps with wake windows of roughly 3-4 hours. Keep the crib bare — back to sleep, firm flat surface, no pillows, blankets, or bumpers.
What's happening this week
- •Around this age, many babies cruise along furniture, stand holding on, and a few take their first independent steps — though plenty walk later, which is completely normal.
- •Many 11-month-olds use a neat pincer grasp to pick up small bits of food between thumb and forefinger.
- •Babbling often sounds like real conversation now, and some babies say one or two words like 'mama' or 'dada' with meaning.
- •Object permanence is strong: your baby may look for a toy you hide and enjoy games like peekaboo.
Milestones to keep in mind
- ✓These are ranges, not deadlines. The next CDC checkpoint is the 12-month checkup, so use this week to notice where your baby is heading.
- ✓By around the 12-month visit, many babies pull to stand, cruise, wave, and respond to their own name.
- ✓Many babies this age look for hidden objects and copy gestures like clapping or waving.
- ✓If your baby isn't yet babbling, making eye contact, or responding to their name, mention it at the 12-month checkup.
Growth
💡 Tip for this week
Offer soft, pea-sized finger foods and let your baby self-feed. Avoid choking hazards like whole grapes, nuts, popcorn, and hard raw veggies, and always stay seated nearby during meals.
⚠️ When to call your pediatrician
Call your pediatrician for fewer wet diapers than usual or signs of dehydration, a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, no weight gain, loss of skills your baby already had, or no babbling, gestures, or response to their name by the 12-month visit.
Frequently asked
How much should an 11-month-old eat?
Most babies around 47 weeks eat 3 meals and 1-2 snacks of soft finger foods, plus about 16-24 oz of breast milk or formula a day. Appetite varies day to day, which is normal as growth slows.
Is it normal that my 11-month-old isn't walking yet?
Yes. Walking ranges widely, and many healthy babies don't take independent steps until 13-15 months or later. Cruising and pulling to stand around now are good signs. Mention any concerns at the 12-month checkup.
Can my baby have cow's milk at 11 months?
Whole cow's milk as a main drink is usually started around 12 months, not before. Talk to your pediatrician before making the switch, and keep breast milk or formula as the primary milk until then.
Looking for the bigger picture? See the month 11 overview →
General guidance, not medical advice. Every baby develops at their own pace — talk to your pediatrician with any concerns.