{"id":26094,"date":"2024-11-11T18:00:33","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T18:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.may.app\/?p=26094"},"modified":"2025-08-26T13:02:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T13:02:41","slug":"10-month-old-baby-everything","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.may.app\/en\/blog\/baby-6-12-months\/10-month-old-baby-everything\/","title":{"rendered":"10-month-old baby: everything you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At 10 months, your baby is <strong>fully exploring<\/strong> the world. Their physical and cognitive abilities are still developing, and they <strong>haven\u2019t finished surprising you yet<\/strong>. Language, feeding, sleep\u2026 What\u2019s happening with your baby right now?<\/p>\n<p>10-month-old baby: May tells you everything.<\/p>\n<h2>Motor and cognitive development<\/h2>\n<p>No longer quite an infant but <strong>not really a big kid yet<\/strong> either: let\u2019s take a look at their <strong>motor and cognitive development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Motor development<\/h3>\n<p>Motor development in a baby is <strong>a process that involves learning physical skills and mastering body movements<\/strong>. At 10 months, your baby is in a full-on exploration phase.<\/p>\n<p>Driven by <strong>their curiosity<\/strong>, your baby may already be trying to <strong>stand up<\/strong>. This is <strong>a major step in psychomotor development<\/strong>, the last one before walking! To get up on their two feet, they need to develop <strong>muscle tone<\/strong> and <strong>balance<\/strong> for that position. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to <strong>let your baby stand up at their own pace<\/strong>, without rushing them. The <strong>sitting position<\/strong> is also a prerequisite (unlike crawling) for standing up. If your baby isn\u2019t sitting well yet, there\u2019s <strong>no need to push them to stand and \u201cskip\u201d a stage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Our tip: when trying to stand, <strong>your child looks for supports at their height<\/strong>. You can help by placing <strong>upturned boxes<\/strong> at home that are safer and easier to reach than, for example, a coffee table. <strong>Don\u2019t hesitate to place their toys higher up<\/strong> to encourage them to look up and want to stand.<\/p>\n<h3>Cognitive development<\/h3>\n<p>Cognitive development refers to <strong>how a baby thinks and understands the world around them<\/strong>. At 10 months, your baby shows significant signs of progress in their cognitive development:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Face recognition<\/strong>: your baby now recognizes familiar faces and can distinguish a known face from a stranger.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Imitation<\/strong>: they start imitating gestures and sounds, a sign of social and cognitive development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>When to worry?<\/h3>\n<p>The developmental stages mentioned above are only <strong>general guidelines<\/strong> about a baby\u2019s progress. Remember, <strong>every child develops at their own pace<\/strong>! So don\u2019t worry if your baby is developing faster or slower than others.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you notice <strong>a sudden stop in development<\/strong> in your child, don\u2019t hesitate to consult your healthcare professional.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to learn more? Feel free to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1pblulz8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">download the May app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where you&#8217;ll find plenty of resources to support and guide you throughout your journey as a new parent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Language and communication<\/h2>\n<p>At 10 months, your baby is beginning to make <strong>important strides in language and communication development<\/strong>. At this age, <strong>babbling<\/strong> is common: they repeat syllables like \u201cbababa\u201d or \u201cmamama.\u201d This babbling is part of the process that allows them to continue their language development. Behind these sounds are cognitive abilities that already allow them to <strong>understand simple phrases<\/strong> like \u201ctime to eat\u201d or \u201clet\u2019s sleep.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that <strong>babbling isn\u2019t a mandatory stage<\/strong>: not all babies go through it. If your child doesn\u2019t babble, don\u2019t worry\u2014it won\u2019t affect their ability to talk later. <strong>See babbling more as practice<\/strong>; babies who don\u2019t babble simply don\u2019t feel the need to practice.<\/p>\n<p>Your baby may also start to <strong>show you what they want by pointing<\/strong>. This is their way of <strong>communicating interest<\/strong> in an object and trying to get your attention. This type of communication often comes with glances at the adult\u2019s face to check if they are looking at the same object\u2014what\u2019s called <strong>joint attention<\/strong>. You\u2019re starting to <strong>look at and share things together<\/strong>: the start of a new <strong>form of interaction and communication<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8512 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/portrait-of-a-7-9-month-old-baby-in-a-home-interio-2023-11-27-05-35-03-utc.webp\" alt=\"10-month-old baby: everything you need to know - May App Sant\u00e9\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/portrait-of-a-7-9-month-old-baby-in-a-home-interio-2023-11-27-05-35-03-utc.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/portrait-of-a-7-9-month-old-baby-in-a-home-interio-2023-11-27-05-35-03-utc-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/portrait-of-a-7-9-month-old-baby-in-a-home-interio-2023-11-27-05-35-03-utc-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/portrait-of-a-7-9-month-old-baby-in-a-home-interio-2023-11-27-05-35-03-utc-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Feeding and nutrition<\/h2>\n<p>At 10 months, your baby <strong>still can\u2019t do without milk entirely<\/strong> but <strong>the amounts have decreased<\/strong> compared to the early months. Between 9 and 12 months, it\u2019s recommended to offer at least <strong>500 ml of milk<\/strong> (or equivalent) per day, split into <strong>2 bottles<\/strong> (for example, one in the morning and one for an afternoon snack).<\/p>\n<p>Good to know: <strong>you can replace bottles<\/strong> with infant milk-based dairy products if needed.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside milk, your baby can continue <strong>exploring solid foods<\/strong> with small pieces, something they likely discovered last month. Note that it\u2019s <strong>not recommended to delay the introduction of pieces beyond 10 months<\/strong>, as it may make eating more difficult later, reduce their food repertoire, increase the risk of rejecting new foods (especially vegetables years later), and even lead to <strong>orthodontic problems<\/strong> (misaligned teeth, malocclusion, poor alignment of permanent incisors, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>Here are some <strong>good habits<\/strong> for continuing to explore pieces:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avoid<\/strong> peanuts, whole nuts, hard candies, olives, dates, cherries with pits (at least until age 4 to reduce choking risks), and canned foods (too salty) before age 1.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook<\/strong> without adding salt (don\u2019t salt baby food either, as it already contains the right amount) or fried foods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limit<\/strong> sugar (which shouldn\u2019t be demonized!), honey (avoid before 1 year due to the risk of botulism), and chocolate (also too sugary).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Good to know: there\u2019s an alternative to traditional weaning, where pieces are introduced from the start, called <strong>baby-led weaning (BLW)<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/10-month-old-baby-sitting-on-the-floor-of-her-kitc-2024-10-20-21-24-26-utc.webp\" alt=\"10-month-old baby: everything you need to know May app health\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/10-month-old-baby-sitting-on-the-floor-of-her-kitc-2024-10-20-21-24-26-utc.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/10-month-old-baby-sitting-on-the-floor-of-her-kitc-2024-10-20-21-24-26-utc-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/10-month-old-baby-sitting-on-the-floor-of-her-kitc-2024-10-20-21-24-26-utc-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/10-month-old-baby-sitting-on-the-floor-of-her-kitc-2024-10-20-21-24-26-utc-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Sleep for a 10-month-old baby<\/h2>\n<p>Babies\u2019 sleep <strong>evolves rapidly during the first year<\/strong>. At 10 months, your baby may sleep <strong>between 11 and 14 hours a day<\/strong>, split between nighttime sleep and one or two daytime naps. During this period, <strong>your baby\u2019s circadian rhythm begins to stabilize<\/strong>, and they may sleep for <strong>longer stretches at night<\/strong>. It\u2019s also the age when babies start to have sleep cycles more similar to adults, with phases of REM and deep sleep.<\/p>\n<h3>Common sleep problems<\/h3>\n<p>At this age, <strong>several sleep issues<\/strong> can occur:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Frequent night awakenings<\/strong>: babies naturally wake up during the night but may still need your help to fall back asleep. This is often related to how they fall asleep at bedtime (for example, falling asleep in your arms and waking up in their bed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disruptions due to new skills<\/strong>: motor or cognitive progress, like learning to stand or walk, can temporarily disturb your child\u2019s sleep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to improve my child\u2019s sleep?<\/h3>\n<p>Here are <strong>some tips<\/strong> for establishing an effective sleep routine:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Create a calming bedtime routine<\/strong>: a bedtime ritual can include reading a story or singing a soft song to help your baby relax.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Encourage independent falling asleep<\/strong>: help your baby fall asleep on their own by putting them in bed when they are drowsy but still awake. This prevents confusion when they wake up in a different place.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Respond consistently to night awakenings<\/strong>: if your baby wakes up at night, give them a few minutes to self-soothe before stepping in. When you do step in, reassure them without taking them out of bed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/portrait-of-ten-month-old-baby-standing-in-bed-try-2023-11-27-05-01-06-utc.webp\" alt=\"10-month-old baby: everything you need to know May app health\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/portrait-of-ten-month-old-baby-standing-in-bed-try-2023-11-27-05-01-06-utc.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/portrait-of-ten-month-old-baby-standing-in-bed-try-2023-11-27-05-01-06-utc-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/portrait-of-ten-month-old-baby-standing-in-bed-try-2023-11-27-05-01-06-utc-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/portrait-of-ten-month-old-baby-standing-in-bed-try-2023-11-27-05-01-06-utc-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Health and medical care<\/h2>\n<p>Pediatric visits are important to <strong>monitor your child\u2019s growth and development<\/strong> and to detect any potential medical concerns early.<\/p>\n<h3>Vaccines this month<\/h3>\n<p>Vaccination plays a key role in <strong>strengthening your baby\u2019s immune system<\/strong> and <strong>protecting them from potentially serious childhood diseases<\/strong>. At 10 months, it\u2019s important to make sure your child is up to date with the recommended vaccines. <strong>Consult your pediatrician<\/strong> to verify that all necessary doses have been administered. You can even take this opportunity to <strong>plan the next doses<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/unnamed-1.png\" alt=\"simplified 2024 baby vaccination schedule May app health\" width=\"379\" height=\"512\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/unnamed-1.png 379w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/unnamed-1-222x300.png 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 379px) 100vw, 379px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Common illnesses at 10 months<\/h3>\n<p>Babies at this age can be <strong>prone to various ailments<\/strong>, usually <strong>mild<\/strong>, such as colds, ear infections, or digestive troubles.<\/p>\n<p>To protect your baby from common illnesses, it\u2019s recommended to <strong>maintain good hygiene<\/strong> (wash hands frequently, clean toys, etc.) and to <strong>monitor any unusual reactions to new foods<\/strong> (in case your baby shows signs of allergies or intolerance).<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, at 10 months, your baby is <strong>in a full phase of exploration<\/strong>, both physically and cognitively. The diversification of their diet also supports this, as they can now <strong>hold food with their fingers<\/strong> (if you\u2019re following traditional weaning steps).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a-cute-adorable-baby-boy-of-ten-months-years-old-i-2023-11-27-05-09-10-utc-e1730388769162.webp\" alt=\"10-month-old baby: everything you need to know May app health\" width=\"1080\" height=\"834\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a-cute-adorable-baby-boy-of-ten-months-years-old-i-2023-11-27-05-09-10-utc-e1730388769162.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a-cute-adorable-baby-boy-of-ten-months-years-old-i-2023-11-27-05-09-10-utc-e1730388769162-300x232.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a-cute-adorable-baby-boy-of-ten-months-years-old-i-2023-11-27-05-09-10-utc-e1730388769162-1024x791.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a-cute-adorable-baby-boy-of-ten-months-years-old-i-2023-11-27-05-09-10-utc-e1730388769162-768x593.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n<p>Photos: innasap | AlexVog | ArseniiPalivoda | tatevik_b | joaquincorbalan<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This text was translated from French by an artificial intelligence. The information, advice, and sources it contains comply with French standards and may therefore not apply to your situation. Make sure to complement this reading by visiting the May US\/UK app and consulting the healthcare professionals who are supporting you.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At 10 months, your baby is fully exploring the world. Their physical and cognitive abilities are still developing, and they haven\u2019t finished surprising you yet. Language, feeding, sleep\u2026 What\u2019s happening with your baby right now? 10-month-old baby: May tells you everything. 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