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Baby<\/span> is getting so much better at communicating with you as they grows<\/span>, but what about with other children? It\u2019s entirely possible that Baby<\/span> may grow into a social butterfly as they gets<\/span> older. These days, though, even if they is<\/span> interested in other children when they sees<\/span> them, there\u2019s a good chance that, on the playground, they is<\/span> more of a lone wolf.<\/p>\n

This is completely natural for babies and young toddlers. The idea of \u201cparallel play\u201d describes how babies and toddlers play near each other but, except for when they occasionally tussle over a toy they both want, don\u2019t pay too much attention to each other. This period of parallel play can last for a while. So when will Baby<\/span> start to make their<\/span> first baby-aged friends? You\u2019ve probably got around another year until then, or at the very least, a few months.<\/p>\n

This may be important to remember, because Baby<\/span>\u2019s first birthday is coming up fast. There\u2019s no reason your family has to go for a traditional party, although if you would enjoy one, and you think Baby<\/span> might, too, there\u2019s also no reason not to.<\/p>\n

Baby<\/span>\u2019s first birthday isn\u2019t the only thing coming up in the next few weeks, but many of the other big milestones in their<\/span> path aren\u2019t nearly as fun. Even if you love Baby<\/span>\u2019s pediatrician, trips to the doctor\u2019s office are rarely a good time. This time especially, Baby<\/span> is going to have to be a very brave, big kid, since they is<\/span> due for another round of vaccinations, including measles, mumps, and rubella, and the chickenpox (also called varicella – these vaccines may be delivered in one shot (MMR-V) or as two (MMR and varicella). And the fact that, after their<\/span> first birthday, they will<\/span> be able to drink cow\u2019s milk is exciting, but not nearly as exciting as their<\/span> first-ever birthday cake!<\/p>\n

As Baby<\/span> continues to develop all of their<\/span> skills, they<\/span> creeps closer and closer to toddlerdom every single day. They may<\/span> be limited to some silly-looking walking and semi-random outbursts of \u201cmama\u201d right now, but in just a little while they will<\/span> be running around drawing on the walls, screaming \u201clook at me!\u201d.<\/p>\n

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  • Puts objects in containers and takes them out: <\/strong>Try using a container with a small opening so that Baby<\/span> has to work to fit objects in the container using trial and error. This shows a number of different skills, like an understanding of object permanence, as well as the small motor coordination to make precise movements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • “Dances” to music: <\/strong>It\u2019ll be a little while until Baby<\/span> can do the Waltz, Tango, or Dougie, but if you play music now and show them<\/span> what it means to really groove, Baby<\/span> might already be able to dance their<\/span> diaper off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Shakes head \u2018no\u2019: <\/strong>Baby<\/span> has probably understood what \u2018no\u2019 means for a few months now, but around this time, they is<\/span> mature enough to communicate \u2018no\u2019 for themselves<\/span>. \u2018No\u2019 is also a common early word for babies, but it\u2019s possible that they starts<\/span> signaling \u2018no\u2019 before they can<\/span> say it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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