How babies develop in their 12th month

Appointments – What's scheduled in the 12th month?

U6: Between the 10th and 12th month of life the U6 check-up is due. If it has not yet been carried out, it should be done now. The U6 is also referred to as the "one-year check-up". The pediatrician examines your baby's fine motor skills and language development. The tendency towards allergies is also addressed here. Don't worry if your child is not yet as far along as other children the same age. Your doctor can certainly help relieve some of your fears and uncertainties.
Vaccination: At the age of one year, if you decide to, the first MMR vaccination can be administered. With this "live vaccine" the first protection against measles, mumps, and rubella is given. Vaccination against chickenpox can also be done now. If you are unsure whether you want to vaccinate your child, your pediatrician can reliably advise you.
Birthday party: Your baby is celebrating their first birthday! Even if your little one doesn't yet understand what a birthday is, grandparents and friends are at least looking forward to getting together for the children's birthday to come together and celebrate and chat.

Important developmental milestones in the 12th month

Cruising along furniture: Some babies can already take a few steps at twelve months. Many boys and girls move forward using the so-called rail-walking: with one hand they hold on to pieces of furniture, with the other they can reach for objects. However, most still crawl when they want to move quickly.
Playing and dancing: Most babies can be enthusiastic about many things at twelve months. Music encourages them to dance and clap, and picture books are also irresistible for the little ones. Many babies can occupy themselves for a while with toys for building and sorting.
Nutrition: Your baby can now eat anything they like. Whether they already eat the parents' meals — possibly in a less seasoned version — or still resist purees varies from child to child.
Vision: Your baby's visual system is fully developed by the end of the twelfth month. It can now take in all visual impressions and process.
Climbing: With the first steps comes climbing. Hardly any staircase is safe from them. Always stay close to your baby — especially when climbing down, they need your support.
Sleep: For many children, the main sleep phase now settles at about seven hours. But small things, like an exciting day or an illness, can quickly throw this rhythm off balance.
Imitation: Your baby has already copied a lot from you. By now they can — more or less — use a spoon and drinking bottle to use. Your little one has also picked up other behaviors from you: many babies like to "talk on the phone" and "play at cooking".

How much should my child weigh in the 12. month?

The birth weight has approximately tripled by the twelfth month. Your baby weighs between 8.900 and 9.600 grams and is between 74 and 76 centimeters tall.