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Crib Safety: Beware of Escape Artists

Last Updated: September 27, 2008

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Parenting Tips for Your 11 Month Old Baby

Some clever 11-month-olds have figured out how to climb out of their playpens and cribs. When your child can climb out, put a mattress or a big pillow on the floor beside the crib, just in case she falls.

Avoid placing a crib next to a window that cannot be locked safely. If your baby can climb out of the crib, she can climb out a window.

Be sure cords for blinds, shades, and lamps are out of reach from your baby's crib.


Learn more about Your 11 Month Old Baby from Just In Time Parenting. You can also go to our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.
Note to Parents: When reading this newsletter, remember: Every baby is different. Children may do things earlier or later than described here. This newsletter gives equal space and time to both sexes. If he or she is used, we are talking about all babies.
References: These materials were adapted by authors from Extension Just in Time Parenting Newsletters in California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Tennessee, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Wisconsin.

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