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In just one year, your baby has transformed from a completely helpless newborn into an independent little person. In this portion of Web MD's month-by-month guide, you'll discover what baby milestones you can expect your child to achieve now that she's 1 year old. Your baby's weight has likely tripled since birth. At month 12, babies also have grown by 50% -- about 9 to 11 inches -- and their brain is about 60% of its adult size. After an incredible one-year growth spurt, your baby's weight gain will start to slow down as her activity level increases. Your 1-year-old should be standing alone, and may even have taken those first tentative solo steps. If she hasn't, hopefully you'll have your video camera ready to capture the moment when she does. One-year-olds are pretty good at doing a few things for themselves, such as eating with their fingers, helping their parents dress them, and turning the pages of a storybook. Your baby should be starting to use a few everyday items correctly, including a spoon, telephone, and hairbrush. Although her aim with these things might not be perfect, she certainly has the right intention. By one year, your baby should be sleeping less during the day and more at night. Most children at this age still need an afternoon nap, but their morning nap may be a thing of the past. At one year, you can make the transition from breast milk or formula to cow's milk. Start with whole milk. Your baby needs the extra fat for healthy brain growth and development. Don't transition to low-fat milk -- or any other low-fat foods, for that matter -- until after your baby's second birthday, or advised by your pediatrician. If you've been breastfeeding, you might decide that one year is the time to start weaning your baby. It tends to be easier on both mother and baby to wean gradually, dropping one feeding at a time. The bedtime feeding is usually the last one to go. To replace nursing, you can give your 1-year-old a cup of milk, a snack, or something to suck on. Now that your baby is eating more table foods, be very careful about choking hazards. Avoid giving your 1-year-old whole grapes, pieces of hot dogs, popcorn, or any other foods that could get stuck in her throat. Always stay close by your baby during mealtimes. You can now give foods that contain honey. Eggs and nut butters are also acceptable. Your baby's vocabulary is expanding quickly. You'll probably hear a few words, like â Mama,â â Dada,â âno,â or âuh-ohâ on a regular basis now. One-year-olds learn language by imitating their parents' speech, so expect that your baby will turn into a little mimic, if she hasn't done so already. At this point, mama really refers to mama, and dada really means dada. By one year, babies are becoming more social. They are starting to understand what people are saying to them, and they are using their newfound language skills to get the attention of those around them. In month 12, your baby will also start testing the limits, which can include responding to your requests with a ânoâ or even throwing a tantrum. Be firm and let your child know that these behaviors are not acceptable. Meanwhile, reward good behaviors with praise or a treat. Your baby will prefer certain people to others now. You can see her becoming shy or anxious around strangers, and clinging to you when you try to leave. Both stranger and separation anxieties will pass. For now, be sympathetic to your baby's worries. When you have to go out, make leaving as quick and painless as possible and assure your baby that you will return soon. Now that your baby may be starting to walk, it's time to think about buying that first pair of baby shoes. Though you might be tempted to reach for the cutest shoes on the shelf, comfort and fit are the most important priorities for your baby's first pair of shoes. Go to a store that specializes in children's shoes and ask a salesperson to measure your baby's feet. Make sure there is enough room in the shoes for your baby's feet to grow. You'll probably need to go shoe shopping again in two or three months as your baby's feet continue to grow. One-year-olds love to explore. Provide plenty of opportunities for safe exploration by filling cabinets with unbreakable Tupperware containers, wooden spoons, and whisks or by putting large, different textured items inside a box. Use a firm âno' when something is off limits and redirect your baby's attention. If your child is a good climber, think about removing the bumpers from her crib and dropping the crib mattress now so that she doesn't get a leg-up and fall over the top of the crib railing. At your one-year visit, check with your pediatrician to make sure your baby is up-to-date on all vaccinations. Make sure that the house is still baby proofed with stairways gated, no blind cords hanging down where baby can reach them, pots and dishes put back away from counter edges, and household cleaners out of reach. Make sure your baby is in a rear-facing car seat.