What is your baby’s personality type?
When my oldest son was four months old, he didn’t sit on my lap, instead, he stood and bounced up and down like he wanted to jump off. He crawled at 6 months. One day, I was busy doing something in the kitchen and he crawled out of the room. I looked around the first floor of our townhouse and could not find him anywhere. Of course, I started to panic.
It occurred to me to look upstairs and that’s where he was! I had no idea he could crawl up the stairs but he’d done it. After that, it was time to put up a safety gate.
That was the beginning. Ben went on to be a very active, and at times defiant, toddler. He’d often run away from me and send me into more panics. My husband and I knew that we had a determined and very active child on our hands.
Our second son was a lot different. He was more easy-going as a baby and his personality continues to reflect that. He always smiled and charmed people; he fits his Libra sun- sign. He is still a little charmer.
Now, several years later, we have baby number three, and humor me while I say so, but this little guy is so sweet! His first six weeks were rough; he had digestive problems and was colicky.
But since his digestive problems have been worked out and he’s past the three month point (typical time for colic to stop), he is a little dream-man. People often comment on what a sweet disposition he has. He looks up at them with his huge blue eyes and smiles. While he is agile-he rolled over (and over and over) at 3 months he is usually mellow. He sits calmly on my lap and does not spring up and down like Tigger (or like our oldest son did at four months).
I’m thinking that this is who our baby is: an easy, happy and low-maintenance kind of guy. He may be on the go (ie: crawling) early, since he’s already rolled across the room, but he’ll also be happy to just hang out at times (and not try to run away from me all the time like my oldest did!).
Our first two boys early traits have stayed with them until this day so I think I can expect the same from baby # 3. Have your kids personalities been evident since they were babies? Do you think you can tell if your baby will grow up to be wild and crazy, calm and shy or any number of things in between?
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kari says...
I just can’t wait to check my email to see what information regarding babies on line..love it. love it!
Gramma Sandy says...
Looking back, I can attest to the fact that personalities are present at birth.
I have four sons, and all their personalities presented themselves early.
Son #1 was premature by six weeks. He managed very well, although colicky the first few weeks. He was a happy baby, only displaying crankiness when hungry. He never put foreign objects in his mouth as was expected of infants. He was wide eyed and inquisitive but easily dissuaded when his behavior was unacceptable. He was always eager to please. He was diagnosed (incorrectly) as learning disabled early on. He was an average student through high school. Took a job at a Hardware store where he was loved and admired for his abilities. As an adult he excelled. When he decided he wanted more education he was tested at well above average with an IQ of 128 and graduated in the top 10% of his class. He is very successful in his chosen career. He is very open minded and able to accept all
Opinions and attitudes, encouraging those that may have been misjudged as children. He works with troubled youth, teaching them to push beyond what is expected.
Son #2 was also premature by four weeks. He was strong willed from birth, rolling over constantly in the ICN until they had to tie him down. He was an anxious baby with a mind of his own. He was fussy only when he was confined. (Those were the days when tummy sleeping was desired) He was competitive from the start, always pushing to better his big brother and friends. He excelled in college, graduating with a 3.9 GPA, and disgruntled that it wasn’t a 4.0. He has been successful in several areas of pursuit, always looking for something better.
Son #3 was three weeks overdue. Very quiet baby. Wide eyed from birth, always taking in his environment. I finished my degree while he was a baby and took him to classes with me. He was always quiet and seemed interested in all that surrounded him. He became our mascot and graduated with me. Hi was always inquisitive, often waking in the night with questions…How far are the stars?, what happened to the dinosaurs?, etc. He excelled academically, finishing his second Masters Degree and is now working on his PhD.
Son #4, also three weeks post term. Completive from birth. Always trying to keep up and exceed his big brothers. He was an excellent student, but opinionated, often remarkable. He was able to grasp abstract concepts at an early age and excelled in school. He has always been opinionated and fights for his beliefs. He was contrary to a fault and asked to take a semester off from college. He never returned but pushed to another path. He is successful in his field and sought out by others more experienced.
Take heed of your child’s personality and foster his/her strenghs. Don’t try to change them, it is to no avail.
Cabera says...
Is it possible to judge a baby in 6 months?
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