Temperament refers to innate personality traits that determine how a baby interacts with their environment, affecting their reactions to routines and sleep. Researchers Dr. Stella Chess and Dr. Alexander Thomas identified nine key traits of infant temperament and categorized infants into three temperamental types: easy, difficult, and slow to warm up. Recognizing these traits can help parents understand their child’s behavior and how it impacts their sleep, offering insights into managing challenges associated with fussiness and sleep disruptions.
"Understanding your baby's temperament will help you understand why they are fussier or less fussy or why they fight sleep or wake up multiple times at night."
"The temperament of a child is the personality traits that determine how the baby reacts to their environment. It includes traits such as moods, sensitivity and adaptability."
"Researchers Dr. Stella Chess & Dr. Alexander Thomas conducted a groundbreaking research study on infant temperament in the 1950s & 1960s."
"Three General Temperaments: Dr. Chess Thomas and Chess categorized infants into three temperamental types: easy, difficult, and slow to warm up."
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