Others never do things at the same times from one day to the next. Others seem to do fine wherever they are. Others howl as soon as they re unhappy. Others can sleep through thunderstorms. All these things together make up your baby s temperament.
Some combinations are easier to live with than others.
Easy babies are somewhat active, have regular body functions, adapt easily to change and are usually happy. Slow to warm-up babies have variable body functions, pull away from new things a little, and adapt slowly to change. Spirited babies tend to have irregular body functions, withdraw from new situations, adapt slowly to change and react very strongly. He s not difficult on purpose, and he is not a bad baby. He can grow up to be just as bright and loving as other children.