Are second children quieter?

[helicase]

In my limited (8 month) experience as a mom of two, I've noticed that Calvin has been much quieter than Theo was at C's age.  I think it's because T dominates the room (verbally and physically) and C just watches instead of interacting/babbling.  I'm not sure if it's a personality thing or if C just gets overwhelmed watching T whirl around the room.  I'm wondering if other parents of 2+ kids noticed the same thing.  The older kid(s) will take over and the younger kids just observe.

[teamhayes]

he was at first now he is the loudest kid in the entire world I think mostly bc he has to talk loud to be heard

[ashleydl83]

Micah is the oldest and quietest. Eli and Lexi compete for who can be the loudest. It's kind of the same with me and my brothers. I think it's more of a personality thing.

[shevacc]

I was going to say I think it's maybe a personality thing? A loves to observe G for sure, but he'll "talk" loudly.

[fusion]

it's all personality, my three are all so intensely different from one another

[Dorothy Zbornak]

No. Nein.

[carawestt]

No but Calvin is much calmer than Lincoln in general. He doesn't complain a lot and is always happy.

[skwcm80]

Lololololol!! No.

[devonpow]

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

No.

[devonpow]

I'm the younger sibling and I guess for my first few years I was pretty quiet because my sister "talked" for me. Then I busted out and became obnoxiously loud and outgoing. Which I continue to this day.

[lolaburns]

Baby wise and in the womb they are very similar. It will be interesting to see how she is as a toddler.

[thedahliharpa]

D is a touch calmer than her sister. But she's closing the gap.

[jnoellee]

Rose never stops making noise. Jane is extremely quiet.

[Faevantastic]

Calmer, yes... but I find that she's more vocal and more mobile.

[helicase]

I think it's funny that my two kid's personalities are really reflective of the Presidents that share their names.

Theodore Roosevelt: Big, boisterous personality

Calvin Coolidge: "Silent Cal"

We'll see if this lasts as they get older.

[TrudyCampbell]

Ruby is certainly less demanding. I wouldn't say quieter though.

[creamsiclechica]

No way. Primal scream and running full force is C's style. Plus, he enjoys the company of other kids. A is so much more reserved.

[greenkitty98]

Definitely not P. I think it is definitely a personality thing, not a first/second child thing.

[katfco]

Caleb was a very chill baby, unless it dealt with sleeping.
Now? Have I mentioned his morning routine of singing "Let it Go" at the top of his lungs?

[nilex0102]

No no no!

[Deleted]

My DS2 is much louder and more boisterous.  He also plays better by himself, more independently, than DS1 did at the same age.

[browndog]

Julia is sooo much louder than James was. She will settle down much faster, but she definitely wants to be heard.

[Na]

Well it is still early but Rory is SO vocal, esp compared to A. He is babbling and growling, cracks me up. I don't think A was babbling yet at this age. I'm interested to see when R talks.