Your Baby Learns About Love From You
Your 11 month old learns about most things from you, especially about love. Babies, just as grown-ups, need love and attention.
Rewarding your baby with a smile, hug, or kiss is better than rewarding with a new toy. Your baby will know that she is loved, and that is very important for her growth. With your support, she will feel that she can tackle anything.
Some parents think they must set special times aside to play with or to teach their baby new things. That’s a good idea. But sometimes you don’t have big blocks of unhurried time.
Children are happy with lots of little bits of your time and attention. They learn to amuse themselves with your help. There are times when you are waiting for an appointment or standing in line. Below are some ideas to play with your child in those little bits of time.
It takes less than two minutes to:
- Give your child a hug and a kiss
- Tweak your baby’s toes
- Play pat-a-cake or peek–a-boo
- Show your baby his nose or chin, or your nose
- Admire your baby's shoes
- Gently tickle your baby’s tummy at bath time
- Lift your baby up over your head
- Point to a pretty leaf or flower and make sure your baby sees it
- Show your baby the pictures in a book
- Give your baby a big smile
Learn More About 11 Month Old Children
- A Variety of Things to Play with Helps Learning
- All Parents Have Emotional Ups and Downs
- Crib Safety: Beware of Escape Artists
- Development and Characteristics of an Eleven Month Old Baby
- Ear Infections Are Painful
- Fat Babies May Not Be Healthy Babies
- Find Parent Education Meetings
- First Words are One Word Puzzles
- Just In Time Parenting Podcast Month 11
- Play “Roll the Ball” with Your Crawling 11 Month Old
- Prime Times for Learning are Windows of Opportunity
- Remove Drawstring Hazards from Clothing
- Self Esteem Includes Respect and Confidence
- Smoking is Bad for Children and You
- Tips for Water Safety to Prevent Drowning
- Welcome to the No No’s
- When to Start Potty or Toilet Training
- Your 11 Month Old Baby
- Your Baby is in Control of How Much Baby Food He Eats
- Your Time is a Valuable Resource
See our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.
