CP: Temperament from Baby Whisperer

[Faevantastic]

Does your baby (ok, toddler) fit in any of these temperament?

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[muppetinma]

I said Angel, because it was the closest, but it's not dead on. I would say he fit that description, aside from the nap lengths, almost exactly until about 11 months.

[carawestt]

Jul 16, 2013 13:59:35 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

She has elements from each type.

This for Lincoln too. But I'd pick textbook mixed with spirited.

[katfco]

Textbook. He'd be an angel if it wasn't for the sleeping. I can't tell you how many people comment on what a chill baby he is.

Of course, he's also fiercely independent and determined, but that's usually most evident at home when others don't see him.

Abby on the other hand, is a spirited child.

[Deleted]

Mostly spirited with a touch of angel. Lol!

Seriously though his energy level is incredible compared to the 1 year olds in our family/in his church class. But so is his happiness level.

[Faevantastic]

I would've said textbook at 9 months (when i saw this) but nowadays he's more like spirited.

[The Foozzler]

Mostly a mix of angel and spirited. Sleep was not his thing u tip closer to 10 months. Now he sleeps like a champ and goes down by himself.

[katie]

Jul 16, 2013 14:01:35 GMT -5 @thadsrad said:

Mostly spirited with a touch of angel. Lol!

Seriously though his energy level is incredible compared to the 1 year olds in our family/in his church class. But so is his happiness level.

I would have to agree with this for Lillian too. She isn't aggressive with other kids though, she's social and will sit and play with kids who she doesn't know, not really that shy with kids. More so with adults.

[meggabs]

Angel for most things, but touchy for sounds. She is so laid back about eating, we need to make sure she eats often and good amounts because she doesn't "speak up!" and is content after having some food, but could prob eat more. She runs and covers her ears and is startled easily.

[kandrze1]

I can see aspects of each temperament in her. I'd lean towards spirited with a slight angel if I had to put her into a category.

[carawestt]

Thad, Lillian and Lincoln sound very similar personality wise.

[bigapple]

Wow, Spirited is spot on. Holy crap do they know my kid! Do I need to read this book now?

[katfco]

Jul 16, 2013 14:04:09 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

I voted crock of shit, btw. lol

That's pretty much how I see it. Kids' temperaments can change over time and aren't easily categorized--as we can all see from the caveats "S/he is mostly this, but a little of this."

Interestingly, this article mentions that our children's temperament affects how we treat them, which makes me wonder how much of our kids' later temperament has to do with how we treat them early on. www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/pages/Babys-Temperament.aspx

[bigapple]

Jul 16, 2013 14:10:15 GMT -5 carawestt said:

Thad, Lillian and Lincoln sound very similar personality wise.

Can we add Carter to that group? He's only aggressive in his affection - he loves giving hugs and kisses, but they're sometimes very forceful.

[Deleted]

Laney is a mix of textbook, spirited and angel.

[carawestt]

Jul 16, 2013 14:14:49 GMT -5 bigapple said:

Jul 16, 2013 14:10:15 GMT -5 carawestt said:

Thad, Lillian and Lincoln sound very similar personality wise.

Can we add Carter to that group? He's only aggressive in his affection - he loves giving hugs and kisses, but they're sometimes very forceful.

Of course! Come on in, Carter. Lincoln is a big lover too. His kisses sometimes include teeth though.

[Deleted]

Jul 16, 2013 14:10:15 GMT -5 carawestt said:

Thad, Lillian and Lincoln sound very similar personality wise.

Laney too. At least I feel Laney and Lincoln are similar.

[carawestt]

Jul 16, 2013 14:18:22 GMT -5 ladybug said:

Jul 16, 2013 14:10:15 GMT -5 carawestt said:

Thad, Lillian and Lincoln sound very similar personality wise.

Laney too. At least I feel Laney and Lincoln are similar.

Yes, they're very similar!

[Deleted]

Spirited mostly describes my kid. Pretty darn close..... they are only missing the clingyness.

[eav2c]

He has elements of all. He matches up with Angel the best except for sleep which is the thing that concerns me the most but not one is actually 100% on point.

[fusion]

Both my children are completely different from baby to toddler. Jameson was a horrible and grumpy baby and now is a wonderful angel of a toddler with touches of being spirited. Anna was the true definition of an angel baby, and now is such a grumpy and demanding little girl! I hope this is just a molar/learning phase and isn't her norm, because it is not pleasant.

[silverjm]

Somewhere around angel/textbook. He's always been very good natured and generally happy and content. He goes to sleep well and naps well, but he doesn't STTN, and he's never been a great eater. He's also on the later end with most of his milestones.

[Deleted]

Max is definitely spirited now as a toddler. He was a little more chill until he was mobile. Now he doesn't know how to sit still!

[raynes]

Owen is definitely a mix of touchy and spirited, even though that sounds like it should be impossible.

[charlielove]

I'd pick Angel for the one Charlotte is most like. Claire was between textbook and touchy.

[TrudyCampbell]

Angel

[devotchka]

The problem I have with these categories, is that they are very rigid. I don't know a single kid that is only one of these things. I would say Max is a mix - 40% angel, 30% spirited and 20% grumpy and 10% touchy  

[Faevantastic]

Jul 16, 2013 14:35:43 GMT -5 @pcloadletter said:

I said angel for Owen. That is most like him.

And what about Hazel?  Just curious!

[heyjojo]

Silas is a spirited child for sure. I've got my hands full. Everything from fearlessness to impatience. It's funny they mention breastfeeding a spirited child, because now if the milk doesn't come fast enough he will get up and step on my boob to "kick start" it.

[Faevantastic]

Jul 16, 2013 14:52:43 GMT -5 heyjojo said:

Silas is a spirited child for sure. I've got my hands full. Everything from fearlessness to impatience. It's funny they mention breastfeeding a spirited child, because now if the milk doesn't come fast enough he will get up and step on my boob to "kick start" it.

This made me lol!  Hahaha.