10 Milestones to Celebrate: Your Baby’s Journey from 6 to 12 Months

Hey, Mom! You’ve braved those first six months and, seriously, you deserve both a medal and a spa day. But hold on to your "mamahood is the new chic" hat because the next phase is like a mini royal tour of emamaco’s leggings—it’s full of drama, paparazzi-worthy moments, and the ultimate test of your negotiation skills (spoiler: they win).

Half a Year In, Future Prime Minister at Your Service!

From the moment your little munchkin figured out that their hand is actually connected to their body, the fun began. Now at six to twelve months, brace yourself for an emotional rollercoaster, complete with unexpected giggles and the baffling art of disappearing spoons—we promise they're not auditioning for the next magic show.

1. The Great Cheerio-ography

Let’s start with the epic dance recital you never knew you signed up for. Around six to seven months, your baby will demonstrate a move that can only be compared to a chef’s kiss: the Cheerio-ography. You’ll witness them fling cereal off the high chair tray with the kind of finesse that would make any octopus jealous.

Tiny Hands, Big Mess. You Can't Sit With Us!

At this stage, everything is finger food. And by everything, we mean everything. Including the dog’s tail and, yes, occasionally your very chic emamaco maternity leggings (good thing they’re machine washable!)

2. Babble Royale: Enter "Dada-nese"

Prepare your heart (and earplugs). Between seven and ten months, your baby will be serving up some serious babble. You’ll learn a new language, Dada-nese, because every call is "Da-da-da!" even if you swore you heard ‘Mama’ in between.

"Dada" is the New Black

At this point, you’ll wonder if it’s worth enrolling them in diplomacy classes

because their charisma is off the coordinates chart. Meaning you'll agree to just about anything they demand. Perhaps even an extra pair of leggings? Just saying.

3. The Crawl-Off: Relay Races of the Adorable Kind

Around eight months, it’s off to the races! Expect dramatic face plants and victorious belly flops. Crawling is not just mobility, it’s freedom, darling. Watch out, it coincides with the “I-can-fit-this-in-my-mouth” phase.

Slow and Steady Wins the Snack

Why is it that anything they shouldn't have is precisely what they reach? The chase is on, and you'll soon realize leggings that allow maximum bend are crucial—shameless product plug? Maybe, but also genuine advice from the crawling trenches.

4. Peek-a-Boo Mastermind

The age-old game of peek-a-boo between 8-11 months becomes akin to a mind-bending game of chess. They have learnt the ancient art of surprise and you’ve become the reigning queen of "Where’d Mom Go".

A Peek-a-boo a Day Keeps the Yawns at Bay

Just remember, they think you’re a wizard every time you vanish and reappear. These giggles are pure gold. Why isn’t society teaching this as a stress-relief exercise yet?

5. Standing Ovation for Standing Up!

Somewhere around nine to twelve months, your baby will make their political debut… standing up. That's right, once vertical, the world becomes their stage and you, their number one ballot-cast protector.

To Stand, Perchance to Dream… of Climbing

Your home will now transform into a wonderland playground where tables are climbing frames. These newfound heights mean they’ll probably spy your coveted mum tum leggings. Need I say more?

6. The First Words: Baby Talk Show

Ah, the moment when every uttera

nce from those tiny lips is a cause for celebration. You’ll realize you haven't felt this proud since you first donned those maternity jeggings and rocked the bump. When "Mama?" Is the Sweetest Music

Don’t fret if their first word isn’t “Mama.” Remember, they say “Dada” first, but they’ll chant “Mama” on repeat when tantrum time hits.

7. The Mini Picasso Phase

Give a baby a crayon, and they’ll give you art. Give them lasagna and, well, lasagna will become the new color trend on your pristine walls somewhere in the tenth to twelfth month.

Home is Where the Art Is (and the Cleaning Supplies)

We're all just living in our toddler’s abstract exhibition until they move on to more sophisticated endeavors like scribbling on the walls with, gasp, your eyeliner.

8. Clapping Demonstration, Applause Expected

Prepare for rounds of applause around month eleven. Seeing them clap with joy at their reflection in the spoon is more rewarding than any social media likes.

Clap If You’re Happy and You Know it!

Half of these milestones are more workout than thrill. Invest in a good pair of leggings, and you’ll be applause-ready for all the impromptu dance-offs.

9. Open Sesame… and All the Cabinets

Your baby is now curious and seeking treasures behind every door they shouldn't open. This calls for level 5 babyproofing. Your home is no longer yours!

Chaos is a Ladder (of Discovery)

Your nerves need to be clad in emamaco’s finest because their new hobby is re-organizing your pantry!

10. Cake Smash Bash

Finally, at the twelfth-month mark, it’s their birthday, and with it, the highest form of culinary destruction ever recorded: the cake smash.

The Biggest Food Fight You’ll Ever Love

Make sure you’re kitted out, perhaps in those perfect stretchy mum tum leggings, because you’ll need them for impromptu squat and dodge sessions with the flying icing.

Sign Off

So there you have it—ten wonderfully chaotic milestones your precious mini-human will pull off with style, because as it turns out, they’ve had you wrapped around their finger for much longer than Instagram could ever have you believe.

Cheers, Moms! Slip into those leggings, keep the cheerio-ography going, and celebrate every giggle, mess, and milestone in style! You’ve got this, and remember—if they’re not a little bit sticky, you’re probably doing it wrong!

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