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Learn how babies aged 11–12 months develop problem-solving skills through turning, pulling, changing grip, trial and error, persistence and simple play.

Discover how development may change at 11–12 months, from more intentional hand use and early problem-solving to gestures, familiar words, imitation, precise movements and first attempts at standing or walking.

Discover why babies repeat the same action again and again, from spinning and shaking to dropping and banging. Learn how repetition supports prediction, movement planning, attention and a growing sense of control.

Explore floor play for babies aged 9–10 months, with ideas for reaching, moving, crawling, toy placement, safe play spaces and supporting movement without pressure. 

Discover how cause-and-effect play supports learning at 9–10 months, why babies repeat the same actions and how simple activities such as shaking, pushing, dropping and spinning help them notice predictable results.

Discover what typically changes between 9 and 10 months, from greater floor mobility and two-handed coordination to repetition, cause-and-effect play, babbling and early object permanence. Includes simple play ideas, safety guidance and signs that your baby may need a break.

Shaking a rattle helps babies connect movement with sound. Try five simple rattle activities that support hand coordination, listening and early cause-and-effect learning at 7–8 months.

Mouthing is more than a sign of teething. Discover what babies aged 7–8 months learn through their mouths, how hand-to-mouth coordination develops and how to make this stage safer without constantly interrupting exploration.

Simple play ideas for babies who are beginning to sit more steadily. Learn how toy placement, reaching and hand-to-hand play can support balance and early hand coordination at 7–8 months.