Episode 172 - Cruising into the First Birthday: An 11-Month Guide to Milestones & Motherhood

This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we catch up with our regular guest Julia as her daughter, Aurelia, reaches 49 weeks old and prepares for her first birthday! This episode is a candid look at the final, transformative stretch of babyhood, from high-speed crawling and first words to navigating illness and big feeding transitions.Key discussion points include:The Big Milk Question: What happens to milk feeds after 12 months? Meg provides a clear guide on dropping daytime bottles, when to transition from formula to cow's milk, and how much milk your little one really needs.Mobility Milestones: Aurelia is crawling at a "rate of knots" and cruising on furniture. We discuss the importance of not rushing walking and why consolidating crawling skills is so crucial for long-term coordination.Language Development: Aurelia is saying her first words! Learn why pointing and naming ("there!") is a critical milestone for communication and how to encourage your baby's verbal skills.Navigating Illness: Julia shares the challenge of dealing with constant germs from an older sibling and how it disrupts sleep and feeding.A Mother's Reflection: As the first birthday approaches, Julia reflects on the journey of motherhood, the growth she's experienced as a parent, and the meaning found in "wondering" rather than always "knowing."This episode is a must-listen for parents of almost-toddlers, packed with expert advice, relatable stories, and heartfelt reflections.About Our Guest:Julia is a mom to two beautiful children, Santi and Aurelia. As a regular guest on the podcast, she has generously shared her honest and relatable parenting journey, from the newborn days with Aurelia through to the exciting milestones of the first year.Episode References and Links:📱 Parent Sense App – Your all--in-one baby care app for routines, nutrition, and expert advice. Download it here.CONNECT WITH MEG FAUREWeb: megfaure.comSocial Media Channels: Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/MegFaure.Sense Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megfaure.sense/Parent Sense mobile app:Download Parent Sense App Web: https://parentsense.app/I hope you enjoyed this episode of SENSE BY Meg Faure! If you want to support or follow the podcast, here’s how:Subscribe, or listen on Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcastsLeave a 5* rating and review on Apple PodcastsFollow my social media channels or sign up to my mailing listFor episode feedback & suggestions, or to nominate yourself or a friend to appear as a guest on the show, please email [email protected]