At ten months
- He enjoys nursery rhymes and games. Encourage and play with him. Talk to him and imitate and add to his sounds.
- Encourage self-occupation.
Your baby pulls himself up to stand and will walk around the furniture. He lifts one foot when supported and helps you dress him. He waves goodbye, drops things so that someone will pick them up, and still bangs on the table. He takes objects in and out of containers and drinks from a cup.
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