How Do You Know if You Have a High Need Baby?by Mary Ann Romans | More from this Blogger 23 Apr 2009 05:40 PM If you have a high-need baby, then chances are pretty good that you already know it. But if you need a little help recognizing or convincing others that you have a high need baby, then you'll want to read this post. I've laid out the signs of a high need baby. Won't Be Put Down I am a big advocate of attachment parenting. I tended to carry my babies around in a sling, and there are still those rare days when my toddler thinks it is great fun and comfort to be carried. One of the favorite songs that he has made up and loves to sing with a smile is "Hold-a-me. I want you to hold-a-me." It is so catchy, the whole family sings it when he walks into the room. These babies don't like much down time at all, especially alone in a crib. The upside? Isn't it nice to feel so wanted? Supersensitive My oldest child fell into the supersensitive group as an infant. Sudden noises or any changes in the environment would make him unhappy. He would startle easily and become overwhelmed when there was just too much stimulation. Babies who are supersensitive, are extraordinarily aware of their surroundings. They notice everything and therefore get upset if it changes. The upside? These babies can form very deep attachments to their parents and caregivers, thanks to all of that sensitivity. And research tells us that supersensitive personalities will form deep, intimate relationships as they grow older. Demanding I want it, and I want it now. If you feel yourself running around catering to your baby's every whim like a slave, then you may have a demanding baby. While other baby's may be asked to be picked up and then wait patiently, your little one will let out a piercing wail if her needs are not met within a couple of seconds. This type of high need baby can be exhausting. The upside? Having a strong temperament will help your demanding child reach her full potential later in life. Mary Ann Romans writes about everything related to saving money in the Frugal Blog, creating a home in the Home Blog, caring for little ones in the Baby Blog and now relationships in the Marriage Blog. You can read more of her articles by clicking here or subscribe to the blog using the subscription box on the right. Related Articles: Using Compromise with a Toddler Using Compromise with a Toddler 2 Learn more about Mary Ann Romans  Mary Ann Romans is a freelance writer, wife and mother of three children. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, the kids and a 16-pound cat. Relevantbaby tags User Comments  colombina (36) 02 Jul 2009 03:54 PMWow, my son is definately one of these babies. He sleeps great at night in his basinet, but during the day he won't sleep in it for more than 20 minutes at a time. Carrying him, putting him in a sling or sleeping beside him seems to work. It seems that most of our society doesn't believe in attachment parenting. All of my friends and family think that I have to let me 2 month old cry until he gets use to sleeping on his own during the day without my assistance. When my mom comes to visit she immediately wants to put him in his basinet when he falls asleep after feeding, as if he will get used to being carried. I seem to be always be defending myself. Great article, thank you. I will continue what I'm doing and am planning on reading a book concerning attachment. Discuss this article
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