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Does a Baby’s Temperament Last a Lifetime?
As babies grow up, they don’t get less intense or sensitive, but they do
develop other skills to help themselves control their temperaments and
better cope with the world. By three months they begin to smile, coo,
roll, grab, and chew. And shortly thereafter they add the extraordinarily
effective self-calming techniques of laughter, mouthing objects, and
moving about.
What’s Your Baby’s Temperament?
Even on the first days of your baby’s life, you can get glimpses of his
budding temperament. The answers to these questions may help you
determine if your child’s temperament is more placid or passionate:
1. Do bright lights, wet diapers, or cold air make your baby lightly
whimper or full-out scream?
2. When you lay him down on his back, do his arms usually rest
serenely at his sides or flail about?
3. Does he startle easily at loud noises and sudden movements?
4. When he’s hungry, does he slowly get fussier and fussier or does

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4. When he’s hungry, does he slowly get fussier and fussier or does
he accelerate immediately into strong wailing?
5. When he’s eating, is he like a little wine taster (calmly taking
sips) or an all-you-can-eater (slurping the milk down with speedy
precision)?
6. Once he works himself into a vigorous cry, how hard is it for you
to get his attention? How long does it take to get him to settle
back down?
These hints can’t perfectly predict your child’s lifelong
temperament, but they can help you begin the exciting journey of
getting to know and respect his uniqueness.
With time infants develop enough control over their immature bodies
to allow them to direct the same zest that used to spill out into their
shrieks into giggles and belly laughs. Passionate infants often turn into
kids who are the biggest laughers and most talkative members of the
family. (“Hey, Mom, look! Look! It’s incredible!”) And sensitive infants
often grow into compassionate and perceptive children. (“No, Mom, it’s
not purple. It’s lavender.”)
So if you have a challenging baby, don’t lose heart. These kids often
become the sweetest and most enthusiastic children on the block!