The areas of a baby's brain that control motor skills (movement) mature in a predictable sequence. The earliest areas to mature control the head and neck muscles. Then motor control of the torso, arms, and hands develops. Finally, the areas controlling the legs mature. Now, between 10 and 12 months, your baby's legs are, well, kicking in. Most babies of this age can crawl, sit without support, pull themselves up to a standing position, and cruise along the furniture.

Other areas of your baby's burgeoning brain are keeping pace with her motor development. She's increasingly curious and is probably imitating your actions, like talking on the phone. Since her birth, baby's digestive system has become able to carry out increasingly complex digestive processes, and she can now eat a wide variety of cereals, vegetables, and fruits. At 10 months she can start to eat meat as well, a valuable source of both protein and iron.

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