Twelve
Months
Development
Pulls self to stand
Cruises
May stand alone
Picks things up with thumb & one finger
Waves "bye bye"
Points to nose, eyes, etc.
Gives affection
May say 2-3 words
Scribbles with crayon
Nutrition
Serve liquids only in a cup
Encourage self-feeding with spoon &
cup
Offer 3 meals a day, plus snacks
Include baby at family meals
Switch from formula to whole milk
Safety
Keep balloons away from child
Never leave child alone in bathtub
Do not use cotton-tipped sticks in ears
- use
corner of wash cloth instead
Use sunscreen
Discipline
Redirect when behavior is inappropriate
Keep child in your sight during waking
hours
Praise good behavior