Week 48 old
Week 48 marks the edge of the first birthday: more table foods, two solid naps, and a curious, increasingly mobile baby. Here's what's typical around now.
In short
At 48 weeks (about 11 months), most babies eat 3 meals plus snacks alongside roughly 16-24 oz of breast milk or formula, sleep around 11-14 hours total, and are cruising or taking first steps.
🍼 Feeding
3 meals plus 1-2 snacks of soft table foods, with about 16-24 oz of breast milk or formula per day. Whole cow's milk and an open cup are usually introduced at the 12-month mark, not before.
😴 Sleep
Around 11-14 hours total, usually 10-12 hours overnight plus 2 naps. Wake windows stretch to about 3-4 hours. Keep the crib bare — no pillows, blankets, or bumpers.
What's happening this week
- •Around this age, many babies pull to stand and cruise along furniture, and some take a few independent steps.
- •Many babies use a refined pincer grasp to pick up tiny pieces of food between thumb and forefinger.
- •Around now, lots of babies wave, clap, point at things they want, and copy simple gestures.
- •Many babies understand short phrases like "no" or "come here" and may say one or two words with meaning.
- •Object permanence is strong now, which is why peekaboo and finding hidden toys are so satisfying.
Milestones to keep in mind
- ✓These are ranges, not deadlines — babies reach them on their own timelines, and your pediatrician will review them at the 12-month checkup.
- ✓By the 12-month checkpoint, many babies pull to stand and may cruise, stand briefly, or take first steps.
- ✓By around 12 months, many babies wave "bye-bye," bang two objects together, and look for a hidden toy.
- ✓By the 12-month checkup, many babies say "mama" or "dada" specifically and respond to their name.
Growth
💡 Tip for this week
Offer the same family meals cut into pea-sized, soft pieces and let your baby self-feed — messy hands now build skills and a wider palate later.
⚠️ When to call your pediatrician
Call your pediatrician if your baby isn't bearing any weight on their legs, has lost previously gained skills, makes no babbling sounds or gestures, isn't gaining weight, or has fewer wet diapers, a fever, or signs of dehydration.
Frequently asked
How much should an 11-month-old eat?
Around this age most babies have 3 meals plus 1-2 snacks of soft table foods, along with roughly 16-24 oz of breast milk or formula a day. Appetite varies day to day, which is normal.
When can my baby start whole milk?
Whole cow's milk is typically introduced at the 12-month checkup, not before. Until then breast milk or formula remains the main drink. Confirm timing with your pediatrician.
My baby isn't walking yet at 11 months — is that a problem?
Usually not. Walking is a wide range that often arrives anywhere from about 9 to 15 months. Cruising and pulling to stand are the signs to look for now. Mention any concerns at the 12-month checkup.
Looking for the bigger picture? See the month 12 overview →
General guidance, not medical advice. Every baby develops at their own pace — talk to your pediatrician with any concerns.