Some babies find life far too challenging to stop. Tired or not tired, they just want to go on. The more stimulus they get, the more experience they want. In short, these babies keep themselves awake and do not allow themselves to sleep. No matter which way you have organized your routine and daily rhythm, these babies will often object when they have to go to bed. These little ones are sometimes called 'temperamental babies'. And if you are the dad or mom of a temperamental baby you cannot help but noticing that you have your hands full. A temperamental baby demands the most of you, but there is a reason for this! You could also replace the word “temperamental’’ with “eager to learn” and “curious”.

However you describe it, one thing is perfectly clear: sometimes you have to protect these babies from themselves. A baby just cannot go through an entire day with little or no sleep. Try this: play games that correspond to the mental leap your baby is in right now. These are the games that train the skills he is mastering, and these demand the most of your baby’s brain.

Chances are that your baby's curiosity and inquisitiveness will be satisfied. Once you notice that he gets tired, treat him very calmly and be very restful. Wanna bet that he goes to sleep?