Many 10-month-old babies are crawling proficiently, and some are gaining the skill of pulling up into a standing position. You might also see your child adopt an elephant crawl, with his butt in the air and knees off the ground.

Babies at this age may stand while holding onto a piece of furniture, and they may even take several steps forward while still holding on. Some children at this age may be able to stand independently or take a few steps alone.

Mealtime can be fun, as babies use their newfound hand’s dexterity to feed themselves finger food. Besides, babies this age frequently enjoy dropping objects from their highchair and watching you retrieve them. This is a very funny game for children, but it is tiresome for parents!