It may seem hard to believe, but your little one is turning 1 this month Happy Birthday!

and in the process is graduating from baby to toddler.

Where did the time go, you ask?

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Join the club of moms and dads everywhere who feel the same way!

Isn’t he smart?Is your new toddler toddling on twos?

Most 12-monthers are cruising walking while holding onto something or someone.

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Plenty arestanding on their ownwithout holding onto anything.

And definitely dont push your 1-year-old.

The average girl at a year old is 2912 inches tall with a weight just shy of 20 pounds.

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Number one on the list: Never leave your child alone near a pool.

Fluid retention also contributes to the inflammation.If you’re suffering, try resting your wrists as much as possible.

Take note of these guidelines when shopping for your older baby:1.

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The same goes for clothing, accessories and any other decorations.

Your 12-month-old baby’s development

At a Glance

Is your new toddler toddling on twos?

Most 12-monthers are cruising walking while holding onto something or someone.

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Plenty arestanding on their ownwithout holding onto anything.

And a few are evenwalking already.

Expect this inner struggle between dependence and independence to continue on and off throughout his childhood.

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Have him clamber up stairs, scale a pile of couch cushions or slide down a slide.

And definitely dont push your 1-year-old.

As your baby grows, so too will his ability to stay interested for longer periods of time.

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The average girl at a year old is 2912 inches tall with a weight just shy of 20 pounds.

Just remember that your tot may weigh more or less than these averages, and thats perfectly normal.

Something else that should be slowing down now that your little one has turned a year old?

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Your 12-month-old baby’s health

It’s time for baby’s 1-year checkup can you believe it?

Postpartum & baby tips

Arms hurt from picking up baby?

Fluid retention also contributes to the inflammation.

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If you’re suffering, try resting your wrists as much as possible.

To the high-chair set, mealtime is just as much about experiencing food as it is about eating it.

Too many choices and too-big portions can overwhelm a little eater.

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It can be stressful to bathe a squirmy baby in the tub.

Luckily, older babies may be stubbornly squirmy but still easily distracted.

So keep the distractions coming.

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Give him every opportunity to stand (and move) on his own two legs.

Push-toys are terrific for fine-tuning locomotion, but find other opportunities to help him master mobility.

Does your tot lovepulling your hair?

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Trying to buy somestuffed animalsfor your little softy?

Take note of these guidelines when shopping for your older baby:

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The same goes for clothing, accessories and any other decorations.

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Talk to your pediatrician about your babys progress at the 12-month checkup.

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Did you know?

Did you know?

Did you know?

The 1-year well-baby visit

The 1-year well-baby visit

The 1-year well-baby visit

The 1-year well-baby visit

The 1-year well-baby visit

The MMR vaccine

The MMR vaccine

The MMR vaccine

The MMR vaccine

The hepatitis A vaccine

The hepatitis A vaccine

The hepatitis A vaccine

The hepatitis A vaccine

The varicella vaccine

The varicella vaccine

The varicella vaccine

The varicella vaccine

Swimming pool safety

Swimming pool safety

Swimming pool safety

Swimming pool safety

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May take first steps

Says first real words

Says first real words

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Has separation anxiety

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Uses simple gestures like waving bye-bye

Uses simple gestures like waving bye-bye

Follows basic directions

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Bangs things together

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Starts to use objects correctly

Starts to use objects correctly

Has favorite things and people

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Plays peekaboo

Plays peekaboo

May take first steps

May take first steps

Says first real words

Says first real words

Acts shy or scared around strangers

Acts shy or scared around strangers

Has separation anxiety

Has separation anxiety

Uses simple gestures like waving bye-bye

Uses simple gestures like waving bye-bye

Follows basic directions

Follows basic directions

Bangs things together

Bangs things together

Starts to use objects correctly

Starts to use objects correctly

Has favorite things and people

Has favorite things and people