From the second DD was born, she was curious. She didn't cry a peep, but looked back and forth at DH and me, trying to size us up. People would always comment about how "alert" she was for such a young baby. I even joked that she was born with the cord around her neck 3 times because she must have been in my belly saying "What was that noise? What was THAT noise? Oh, what was that noise??"
At almost 10 months, I find her so much more in tune to her surroundings and better able to communicate her needs (pointing, bits of words, hand gestures) than other babies her age that we meet. She also sleeps a whole lot less and is a bit of a challenge to put down. She still only takes 2 X 45-minute naps a day and is up at least 3-4 times a night (with a few nights that are better--or worse).
I've just started reading that alert babies need less sleep (and, I'd guess, are easily aroused because their curiosity kicks in). Anyone have a similar experience or know anything more about the connection?
I'm really curious! TIA.
At almost 10 months, I find her so much more in tune to her surroundings and better able to communicate her needs (pointing, bits of words, hand gestures) than other babies her age that we meet. She also sleeps a whole lot less and is a bit of a challenge to put down. She still only takes 2 X 45-minute naps a day and is up at least 3-4 times a night (with a few nights that are better--or worse).
I've just started reading that alert babies need less sleep (and, I'd guess, are easily aroused because their curiosity kicks in). Anyone have a similar experience or know anything more about the connection?
I'm really curious! TIA.
. Naps, on the other hand, are impossible! My theory is that alert babies are great at processing stimuli and therefore don't need to shut down as often. They're fine with total chaos!
