Week 50 old
Week 50: your nearly-one-year-old is eating mostly table foods, cruising or walking, and napping less. Here's what's typical and what to watch for.
In short
At 50 weeks (about 11.5 months), most babies eat three meals plus snacks with breast milk or formula, sleep around 11-14 hours total over two naps, and stay awake 3-4 hours between sleeps.
🍼 Feeding
Three meals plus 1-2 snacks of soft table foods, alongside about 16-24 oz/day of breast milk or formula. Whole cow's milk usually starts at 12 months — ask your pediatrician before switching.
😴 Sleep
Around 11-14 hours total, typically 2 naps adding up to 2-3 hours plus overnight sleep, with wake windows of about 3-4 hours. Always back to sleep on a firm, flat surface with no loose bedding.
What's happening this week
- •Around this age, many babies cruise along furniture, stand alone briefly, or take first steps — though plenty walk closer to 15 months, all within the normal range.
- •Many babies now use a neat pincer grasp to pick up small bits of food and may feed themselves with fingers.
- •Around now, lots of babies wave, clap, point, and imitate sounds or simple actions.
- •Separation anxiety often peaks around this age, so clinginess at drop-offs and bedtime is common and normal.
Milestones to keep in mind
- ✓By the upcoming 12-month checkup, many babies pull to stand and cruise; first independent steps can come anytime between now and around 15 months.
- ✓By the 12-month checkpoint, lots of babies say one or two words like "mama" or "dada" with meaning — but the range is wide.
- ✓Around this age, many babies look for a hidden toy and copy gestures; these are things to watch for, not strict deadlines.
- ✓Bring up at the 12-month visit if your baby isn't pulling to stand, babbling, or responding to their name.
Growth
💡 Tip for this week
Cut round foods like grapes and hot dogs into small, thin pieces and avoid whole nuts, popcorn, and hard chunks — choking risk is highest now that baby self-feeds.
⚠️ When to call your pediatrician
Call your pediatrician if your baby has fewer wet diapers than usual, isn't gaining weight, loses skills they had, doesn't respond to their name or babble, or runs a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher.
Frequently asked
How much should a 50-week-old eat?
Around 11.5 months, most babies eat three meals plus 1-2 snacks of soft table foods, plus about 16-24 oz of breast milk or formula a day. Offer a variety of textures and let your baby self-feed.
Is it normal that my baby isn't walking at 50 weeks?
Yes. Walking anywhere between about 9 and 15 months is normal. Many babies are still cruising or standing at 50 weeks. Mention it at the 12-month checkup if your baby isn't pulling to stand.
How many naps does a baby take near 12 months?
Most babies this age take 2 naps totaling about 2-3 hours, with roughly 3-4 hour wake windows. The drop to one nap usually happens later, often between 14 and 18 months.
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.