10-12 Month Expectations

Language Development

• says many words beyond "mama" and "dada."
• might babble small phrases.

Social & Emotional Development

• Expresses emotions
• Recognizes emotions
• Develops sense of humor
• Might throw tantrums
• Wants to be independent but still also clings
• Gets anxious around strangers
• Loves showing off to an audience. 
• May develop severe separation anxiety. 

Intellectual Development

• Establishes sense of self and sense of others. 
• Remembers people's actions and tries to imitate them (even if person is no longer in the room.)
• Looks for hidden objects (hide and go seek is a good game for this reason.)
• Understands short commands:
• "Give it to me."
• "Bring me the bottle."
• "Wave bye-bye."

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Physical Development

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• Might stand alone.
• Cruises around
• Walk while holding onto furniture. 
• Possibly walk unsupported. 
• Squats/stoops. 
• Might climb chairs/similar furniture
• Grasps spoons. 
• Takes blocks in and out of small box (clean up). 
• Stacks a few blocks. 
• May take off clothing and try to run around naked. 
• Eat using fingers. 

WHAT NOT TO DO WITH A 10-12 MONTH OLD CHILD

A grandfather drenched his 10 month year old granddaughter as part of the ice bucket challenge and was later reprimanded for it on the news.  This is considered an inappropriate activity for the age group.

Games to play with 10-12 month old

http://www.gamestoplaywithbabies.com/games-to-play-with-9-12-month-old-babies

Build a fort with blankets.

Play Hide and Go Seek.

Play in a big box.

I know from experience that hide and go seek, building forts, and playing in boxes are all fabulous games to play at this age.