More time is spent on social and personal growth during a baby's tenth month of life.
Imitating others becomes a driving force for learning new skills and behaviors. People and things are identified from their surroundings. Crying for help, discomfort, or to relieve internal pressure occurs less often. Instead, crying at this age more often reflects fear of strangers, new places and activities, or unhappiness at being separated from mother or other loved ones. Although all children are unique, new growth and development milestones will typically occur by the end of 10 months.