Milestone Moments: 9-12 Months

Are you ready to see your baby take that first step? You might just see that during the age of 9-12 months. However, don't rush walking just yet, as there are so many other great milestones they are going to achieve at this age!

• Pulls to stand and takes a couple of steps with support
• Pivots and scoots in sitting
• Stands alone momentarily
• Displays independent behavior
• Imitates adults behavior
• Develops a sense of humor
• Comes when called
• Understands some descriptive words like "hot"
• Gives toy to adult
• Follows simple commands
• Turns head immediately to own name
• Says first true words

See a video of these milestones on our Milestones Videos page. If you're worried your child might need some help meeting these milestones, talk to your pediatrician.