Baby too content

[bubblesxx]

This probably sounds ridiculous but I'm genuinely curious! My daughter is 11 months old and she's quite literally a little angel, she's not fussed or bothered by anything, never had a bad night since birth, has always slept through. She has never ever thrown a baby tantrum or screamed like most babies do, she growls when she's hungry by that's about it😂 she eats everything given to her, laughs and smiles at everyone and everything, she's just super chilled out, almost to chilled out, don't get me wrong there's no complaints im very greatful for how easy going she is but its also a bit concerning I've never met a baby like it, my other children where all the complete opposite, she does not have any health problems other than a referral to the paediatricians for a large head. so tell me am i being ridiculous or do you think im right to be a little suspicious

Make the most of it , she sounds lovely!

Long may it last!

I infer that you are worried by this, because you have posted.

When a mum has a worry what they are saying should be considered by doctors - are you saying you're concerned there could be an underlying cause?

It is ok to go and talk to your GP about this if you have a worry.

Come back to this thread when she's 3 🤣

Sounds wonderful! It doesn’t sound like there’s anything wrong but if you’re worried, maybe chat to someone. I do understand why you’d be worried, my friend has a baby who slept through the night almost straightaway and she worried there was something wrong because all she’d heard was horror stories about baby sleep.
Your little one might make up for it when she’s a toddler!

Ds1 was a bit like this ( long time ago now)
Trouble is we had another one who wasn't
Just enjoy your nice chilled baby
Apparently my late sister in law ' slept the clock round ' and my mil didn't get why all babies didn't do this! They are all different.

My youngest was exactly like this. Never cried, never woke up for a night feed. Always in good form and was so easy. He is 13 now and still the most calm, pleasant, chilled amazing young man. He is doing great in school, at sport. Every teacher has always commented on what a joy he is and how popular he is in class.

FWIW, my MIL told me it wasn't healthy that he didn't cry and would question if he was OK? 🙄

I honestly never had any concerns about him as he met all his milestones and his developmental check ups were all great too. Its just his personality.

Or 5, or 15!! Who even knows what’s coming next!

My second was exactly the same - total angel, no bother, would go to anyone, sleep anywhere/anytime, eat anything!
She's almost 3 now. And the devil took her about 3 months ago 🤣 still patiently waiting for my angel to return!!
However I will say she still sleeps, naps and eats anything so no complaints there. Just the attitude 🤣

DS 2 was like this. We paid for it later 🤣

But you sound a bit worried. It’s ok to ask your hv or GP if you have any concerns.

Enjoy her.

Some babies are just like that.

According to my mum, I was the worlds most chilled baby as well. Slept through the night from about 3 days old (I'm a good sleeper to this day!) and was just never bothered by anything. I wasn't a smiley baby though, I was apparently very solemn!

If you're concerned though, do mention it to your doctor.

Dts were like this. 3 however...

Mine were like that as babies, it was great. They are in primary school now and still generally pretty chill kids. It was nothing to worry about, they just had a calm temperment- some children just do.

Some babies are just laid back. I’ve had a high needs baby, which was hell on earth, and a laid back just plain lazy tbh baby, enjoy it!

My daughter was like this, one feed a night, slept through, rarely ever cried, always easy to smile. She had ONE tantrum when she was about two which was hilariously cute and was over in about 30 seconds. She's just about to turn 16 and she's still a sunny, funny, laid back, sweet girl with a dimply smile that melts everyone's heart.

I thank my lucky stars every day she takes after her father and not me! 😂

I had a really laid-back baby, too. Didn't sleep as well as yours, but didn't cry.

He's 2.5 now, still rarely cries, has had one tantrum in his whole life that lasted about 10 seconds and then set him off giggling. He's always laughing and smiling. Don't get me wrong, he's a toddler in his own way and he's very stubborn, but he's a naturally happy and sociable child. He's always eaten everything, loves company, and is very easy-going.

Nothing you've written sounds concerning to me :)

Thank you for posting this OP! My little girl is 6 months and she's exactly the same. Slept through the night since 6 weeks old and never cries, always smiling.
I did worry it wasn't normal as I had a horrendous pregnancy and all people kept saying to me was "you think you're tired now, wait til the baby is here". I got more sleep in the newborn stage than I did when I was pregnant!
I have felt like I can't ask people about it because it almost feels like showing off and I'm really not. I do keep telling myself to just enjoy it while it lasts as she could be a nightmare toddler.
I think as long as your little one is meeting all their milestones there's nothing to worry about.

Edited to add: I did actually ask my health visitor when she was about 4 months if this was normal and she said what I said above, she's meeting all of her milestones and developing well so I should just be grateful and enjoy it

There's calm easy babies and there's placid uninterested babies. The former I wouldn't worry about if they engaged with you and were curious. The latter I would.
There is such a thing as a 'happy gene', where a person is generally happy and content the vast majority of the time.

By the sounds of things @bubblesxx your little one is in very good health, none of the usual, colic, reflux and a huge amount of other usual issues that can cause babies to be fussy, cry, not sleep well. Plus being this isn’t your first child it maybe that you are calmer, so this in turn might be rubbing off on baby and she’s chilled. If she’s stimulated emotionally there would be no need for any boredom crying either. If little one is developing through all stages so far without any delays of struggles then you might be a very lucky parent, of course she may become less chilled at toddler or another stage.

however you are her mum, if you have concerns then please see hv or gp to set your mind at rest, being over cautious and getting a professional opinion never hurt any mum or child

My mum has told me many times that I was like this as a baby. I didn’t even cry at birth. Apparently I slept extremely well, ate everything given to me, and was astonishingly stoical - the only time my mum remembers me properly screaming as a baby was when I had what turned out to be a severe ear infection. When I was just starting to walk I fell and cut the back of my leg on a bit of glass, and apparently just said ‘Ow!’ and ‘looked worried’.

When I got to about two I did have the odd tantrum but apparently not much and I still hardly ever cried.

I turned out fine 🤣

How lovely, I can see why you'd be suspicious. My daughter was a nightmare and would literally scream at me and wave her arms if I did something she didn't like (at 10 months old ).

Perhaps she is lulling you into a false sense of security before she unleashes total hell on you when turning 2, just Kidding

I think that when you're a seasoned mum, you're naturally more relaxed, leading to a relaxed baby.

How is your baby now, @bubblesxx?