Home / Our Partners That’s what I’m talking about How to survive & thrive with a 10-month-old baby. By Motherly + Target May 6, 2020 Rectangle This article was sponsored by Target. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Motherly and mamas. Who knew conversations could be so cute? As your baby finds their voice, becomes even more expressive and displays preferences, you two are really taking your interactions to the next level. At this point, your little one loves their parents’ voices, music and the babble of other babies. Every interaction provides important feedback for that rapidly developing brain of theirs, and now is a perfect time to introduce new books and songs into the mix. It’s understandable if you’re torn between wanting to capture every moment on camera and being completely present. This is a good opportunity to think through some boundaries when it comes to personal screen time, alone time and more. Although these can evolve in the years to come, it’s a worthwhile practice to put some general guidelines in place. There’s a lot on your mind at this juncture, mama—but luckily, you can arm yourself with products that make this beautiful phase simpler. Here are a few of our favorite items for babies and mamas at the 10-month mark. For disguising lessons as play: Fisher Price magic lights fishbowl During the first year of life, babies’ cognitive abilities boom as they work to process the complex feedback from the world around them. That’s why hands-on activities are more than fun and games—they’re important learning tools. $17.99 Buy Now For cuddling up together: Cloud Island plush baby blanket When your active baby is constantly moving, those rare snuggles are all that much sweeter. Cozy up with a comfortable blanket, gather some favorite books and make a daily ritual of it. $14.99 Buy Now For easy cleanup: Cloud Island silicone placemat In just a few months, your baby has gotten quite the hang of eating. But table manners? That’s a different story. Let’s just say easy-to-clean placemats will save you a ton of time while cleaning up after the meal—which means more time for playing together! $7.99 Buy Now For standing ovations: Baby Einstein activity table Assisted standing offers your baby an exciting new perspective on the world! As they develop those leg muscles, it’s a great time to introduce activities at their standing height. $34.99 Buy Now For your digital native: LeapFrog tablet Thanks to a growing desire for independence (cue the tears!), your little one probably loves toys they can take into their own hands. And when there’s a learning element involved? Well, that’s something for a parent to love as well. $15.99 Buy Now For jotting down favorite memories: Moleskine journal With so many precious and special memories in the making, a journal that you can toss into your diaper bag allows you to document the cutest scenes before they slip your mind. $14.95 Buy Now For combating #mombrain: Tile mate Moms have so much to keep track of, and we all need a little help managing it all. Thankfully, technology comes to the rescue with trackable tags that can help you find your keys, wallet, phone or anything else that often gets misplaced. $24.99 Buy Now For logging those miles: Graco FastAction jogging stroller The mood-boosting benefits some fresh air are real. Getting outside with a baby for a spin around the block can be simple with this awesome stroller, which even allows mama to get a jog in (hello, endorphins!) while logging time with her babe. $146.99 Buy Now For easy touch-ups: Honest Beauty mascara Now that you’re a mama, you may be thinking more about the ingredients in your go-to beauty products—and few things in the makeup bag get more use than mascara. Yet another reason to love Target? They categorize clean beauty items so you can easily identify them. $16.99 Buy Now For your active lifestyle: All In Motion sports bra When your life is a workout—hello, busy baby!—a quality sports bra is an everyday essential. Because let’s face it: Even a “rest” day feels pretty active when you’re chasing after and lifting a tiny human. $24 Buy Now Related Stories Marriage & Partnerships 5 Tips to babyproof your relationship Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas A true account of one mama’s ‘restful’ evening Child Learn & Play How to raise resilient kids—the Finnish way The latest Our Partners Conquer Potty Training with Pampers® Easy Ups™ Our Partners This is the *only* baby bathtub you’ll ever need to buy Our Partners Finally! We found the best diapers for sensitive skin Our Partners Here’s how to avoid the back-to-school lunch slump this year