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What's Your Baby's Personality?
Some babies are in perpetual motion. Take 8-month-old Ethan Johnson: "He doesn't settle down at night and wakes up with tons of energy," says his mom, Heather, of Camarillo, California. "With Ethan, it's just go, go, go!"
What he needs from you: Active babies like to explore -- and that's a trait you should try to develop. Choose toys that encourage active play, take him along when you run errands, and hit your local playground or baby gym class for lots of stimulation.
These kids are always on the prowl, so you need to be especially vigilant about childproofing. Even if you've covered electrical outlets and tied back window treatments, scour the house for less-obvious hazards: Secure that harmless-looking dresser to the wall because your little explorer will try to scale it!
It's also important to give an active child plenty of downtime at the end of the day. "These kids need a calming, predictable bedtime routine to help them settle down," explains Debbie Thompson, a pediatric nurse practitioner at Children's Medical Center, Dallas. "Play soothing music, read his favorite story, or give him a gentle massage to help him relax."
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My daughter is turning nine months this saturday and I must say she has a pretty good routine and she's use to it. Our routine have always been the same ever since she turned 3 months and that is helping me to get a good night sleep. She knows that 9pm is her bedtime.
4/18/2012 12:30:38 PM Report AbuseMy baby is easy going and happy,although he prefers alot of company, he'll notice if i sneak away to swap the laundry. Im supportive+talkative with him and he's thriving,we're blessed. I liked the article, its always good to network for the best well beings for all of our little ones.
3/7/2012 08:15:25 PM Report AbuseMy firstborn was so difficult that when my second one came along (10 years later) my husband and I thought something was wrong with her. She rarely cries and is overall just a really happy, mellow baby. They both like their routines and it's just up to us to respond to their individual personalities :)
1/20/2012 12:43:33 PM Report AbuseMy baby is extremely sensitive. Hates loud noises and cries at new faces. But is perfectly angelic within the home with the familiar faces as long as they are quiet).
1/16/2012 05:07:27 AM Report AbuseMy daughter has an outgoing personality. She is into things but at the same time can be quiet and sit by herself. She has been walking since 9 months which means she also doesn't stay in one place for very long.
1/12/2012 10:05:33 PM Report Abusemy baby is very active, she may stay on her crib for a few minutes but then shell just be jumping around and crying for me to take her out and play! she goes to sleep at 2:00 am!
1/12/2012 11:18:48 AM Report Abusemy boy jarem is one year now, i bet you, jarem will never stay in his walker for 5 seconds unless hes being push along. he do every thing to wiggle himself out of it even when he was 7mons old. hes very active and playful but you always have to watch out for him
12/29/2011 10:08:58 AM Report AbuseMy baby is mellow for the most part but when it comes to nap time he can get very cranky.
11/27/2011 10:40:02 AM Report AbuseI have an awesome baby!! She is always alert of her sirroundings. She loves new faces and she is always smiling. She puts herself to sleep at nights and wakes up about the same time every morning with a smile......
10/9/2011 01:41:47 PM Report AbuseI guess my baby is in between the active and the mellow baby because he doesn't fit the others, maybe fussy when he gets tired only. So, this article seems a bit vague. I wish there were more specifics.
7/31/2011 08:37:59 PM Report AbuseMy daughter hated routines. She would scream and scream if we put her to bed at the same time everyday because she wasn't necessarily tired..or hungry. We gave up the schedule and started doing things by her cues. Things went much smoother for all of us. My son on the other hand...we had to start a routine for him because he needs a schedule for him to be happy. It really depends on the child.
7/31/2011 10:37:01 AM Report AbuseEvery child needs a schedule no matter what kind of personality they have.
7/29/2011 03:36:08 PM Report AbuseIt's jut a matter of time..I can rememeber when I would just lay my lil one to watch her morning toons while mommy gets ready for breakfast(@ 7months)and she would not move her or her eyes of Nick Jr., Now she is 10 months and I have to put her in her walker so she can follow me to do my routine because she is too active! O how I miss her lazy days!!!
5/5/2011 10:05:19 AM Report Abusetoo few types... My baby is not any of them...
4/20/2011 05:15:52 PM Report AbuseMy son Carlos is 6 months old, easy going baby, he likes play by himself,and with mama and papa, be around people, I can take him any place with us. I have a good son.
3/15/2011 05:08:43 PM Report AbuseDon't forget they climb bookshelves.
3/15/2011 02:21:12 AM Report Abuse