Your baby at 11 months
On the edge of the first year and the first steps. She understands far more than she can say, and she's letting you know it.
Development this month
Milestones show up across four areas — and they arrive in any order, at her own pace.
What you might notice
- Stands alone for a moment or two
- Follows simple one-step requests
- Uses a couple of consistent 'words'
- Shows clear preferences — and protests
Sleep around this age
Sleep is the question new parents ask most — so here's the typical shape of it, gently. Some days won't match, and that's normal.
A settled two-nap rhythm, with about 3 hours awake between sleeps.
Ranges based on AAP, Polly Moore, and pediatric well-baby guidance. In the app, BabyBloomy predicts her next window from her own pattern — and never pings you between 10pm and 7am.
Feeding
More textures and self-feeding. Milk continues; solids become more of the meal. Messy is a good sign.
Play & connection
Play is how she learns — and the easiest logging you'll do. A few ideas for right now:
- Stacking cups and simple blocks
- Roll a ball back and forth
- Wave, clap, and gesture games
- Point-and-name through a picture book
Moments worth keeping this month
The first years disappear fast. A two-tap log now becomes a page later.
- First seconds standing solo
- A word she uses on purpose
- A strong opinion, captured for later laughs
You might be wondering
Before the party, the year itself is the keepsake — this is the perfect month to review the garden and order the first book.
Growing autonomy shows up as opinions. It's a good sign, even when it's a loud one.