Ilona: temperament part two 1.25.13

How ironic that the day I decide to post about Ilona's temperament, I receive an email from WTE about baby's personalities. Here is a quick survey and Ilona's results: Be on the lookout for the following traits that, taken together, make up your baby’s personality and temperament. How would you describe your little critter? Calm or active? Does she wiggle and jiggle all day, or is she content to sit back and relax, taking in the world around her? More active babies may be tougher to parent, day-to-day. They don’t sleep as much, they become restless when they’re supposed to be eating, and you have to watch them like hawks lest they hurt themselves. But at the same time, they are curious, alert, and quick to pick up new skills. Ilona? Definitely active! Happy or sad? Some babies are smiley, giggly, and sunny — and some just aren’t. That doesn’t mean they’re not content or that you’re doing something wrong — it’s just the way they’re wired. Ilona? When not gassy of course, SOOO happy Predictable or not? The “regular” baby does you the favor of setting her schedule all on her own — waking, sleeping, eating, and playing at the same time, in the same way each day. If your baby is more unpredictable, you’ll need (for your own sanity) to ease her into a more regular pattern if you can. Be gentle, but consistent. Ilona: not sure...I think she's developing a patten for sleeping, eating, playing and fussing but it seems still too early to tell if it will stick Adaptable or cautious? When faced with a new person, place, or even plaything, does your baby carry on as if nothing’s changed, or does she need plenty of time to warm up? Once you know (based on your observations of her reactions), you can (try to) plan accordingly. Ilona: very adaptable and very social Intense or easygoing? Babies who are sensitive to sensory stimulation may react strongly to loud noises, bright lights, even pungent smells. Other babies may be oblivious. Knowing what upsets your infant goes a long way toward helping her avoid the troubling triggers. Ilona: haha. Quite the mix here. Mostly easygoing (like her daddy) but she has her intense moments few and far between (like her momma), but goodness they're still intense ;) And there you have it, Ilona in a nutshell!