![]() ![]() At the same time, encourage good behavior with positive reinforcement. It can be difficult, but try to stay calm so you don’t accidentally escalate the situation. So how do you discipline a 12-month-old baby? Start introducing the concept of consequences. Baby is going to start pushing the limits (and your buttons), so it’s important you put your foot down when necessary.Give your little one the freedom and flexibility to explore, but make sure that all play areas are safe. One-year-olds have a knack for getting into mischief.A 12-month baby will likely toggle between wanting to be independent and refusing to let you out of sight.Some babies hold off a few more months before walking. Have the camera ready to capture this special moment, but remember to be patient. If your 12-month-old baby isn’t walking yet, their first steps just may be on the horizon.It’s been a wild ride and you both deserve some cake. Even if you’re not having a party, make sure you celebrate baby’s first birthday.And while you're at it, you’ll also want to wean baby off the pacifier if they’re still using one. If you haven't started weaning baby off the bottle yet, you'll want to get the process started and transition to a straw or open cup.But once it’s time to retire baby’s infant seat, a convertible car seat is a good option for a 12-month-old baby. Baby should be rear-facing for as long as possible in order to keep them safe. Check to make sure baby is in the correct car seat for their height, weight and age.If you speak a second language, use it around baby. To help a one-year-old baby’s language development, read to them every day. ![]() Baby’s doctor may also recommend the Hepatitis A vaccine and/or the fourth dose of the Hib and PCV13 vaccines, but those could also be given at the 15-month checkup. One-year-old vaccine schedule: At one-year-old, vaccines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics are the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) and chickenpox (varicella) immunizations.If they haven’t gotten blood work to check for anemia and lead levels yet, it will happen at this appointment. ![]()
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