The Sleep Temperament Quiz for Toddlers & Young Children

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Quiz Questions

1.
My child...
- A.
  Rarely cries.
- B.
  Cries only when they're hungry, tired, or overstimulated.
- C.
  Cries for no apparent reason.
- D.
  Cries very loudly, and if I don’t attend to them, they quickly get into a rage cry.
- E.
  Cries a lot of the time.
2.
When there’s a loud noise, like a dog barking or a slamming door, my child...
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- A.
  Is never rattled.
- B.
  Notices it but isn’t bothered.
- C.
  Flinches visibly and often starts to cry.
- D.
  Gets loud as well.
- E.
  Starts to cry.
3.
When I change my child’s diaper, bathe him, or dress him...
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- A.
  They always take it in stride.
- B.
  They are okay if I do it slowly and let them know what I’m doing.
- C.
  They are often cranky, as if they can’t stand being naked.
- D.
  They wriggle a lot and try to pull everything off the changing table.
- E.
  They hate it – dressing is always a battle.
4.
If I suddenly bring my child into a bright light, like sunlight or fluorescent light, they...
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- A.
  Take it in stride.
- B.
  Can sometimes act startled.
- C.
  Blink excessively or try to turn their head away from the light.
- D.
  Become overstimulated.
- E.
  Act annoyed.
5.
The comment that best describes the communication between my child and me is...
- A.
  They always let me know exactly what they need.
- B.
  Most of the time their cues are easy to read.
- C.
  They confuse me; sometimes they even cry at me.
- D.
  They assert their likes and dislikes very clearly and often loudly.
- E.
  They usually get my attention with loud, angry crying.
6.
How does your child calm down?
- A.
  By hugging, caressing, or speaking to my child.
- B.
  By holding my child.
- C.
  By giving them space to relax.
7.
How would you describe your baby's energy level?
- A.
  VERY active.
- B.
  A combination of relaxed and active.
- C.
  Relaxed or slow paced most of the time.
8.
What does your child do when they wake up at night?
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- A.
  They whimper, whine, or play.
- B.
  They need immediate attention or start to cry.
- C.
  They scream.
- D.
  They calmly wake up beside me (sometimes wanting to feed).
9.
In the early months, where did your baby sleep?
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- A.
  In my arms sitting or lying down.
- B.
  Next to me in bed.
- C.
  In their own space, in my room.
- D.
  In their own space, and bedroom.
- E.
  Other
10.
During the first 3 months, how long did your baby nap (most of the time)?
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- A.
  15-30 minutes
- B.
  30-45 minutes
- C.
  1-1/2 hours
- D.
  2-3 hours
- E.
  Varied from 30-45 minutes to 1-2 hours
11.
Did your child ever have reflux, excessive gas, allergies, intolerances, or other health struggles?
- A.
  yes
- B.
  no
12.
When it's time to go to sleep, my child
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- A.
  Falls asleep easily in a few minutes with or without help.
- B.
  Takes 20 minutes to fall asleep with little to no help.
- C.
  Has a fear of missing out and seem to fight sleep. They are very restless and need motion like rocking, feeding, or cuddling to go to sleep.
- D.
  Fusses a little, starts to fall asleep and then wakes up, repeatedly, often needing to feed or cuddle to sleep.
- E.
  Seems to resent being put down and often fusses to sleep in their bed or in my arms.
13.
Does your child follow a nap schedule?
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- A.
  Yes, very well.
- B.
  Most of the time.
- C.
  I don't know how to set up a schedule.
- D.
  Nothing works.
- E.
  It changes all the time so it's hard to figure out.
14.
Looking back, tell me about your child's sleep at night?
- A.
  They slept well at first, but then a sleep regression hit. We've never recovered.
- B.
  They slept okay. We've dealt with 1-3 awakenings for a while.
- C.
  They have been waking up every 45 minutes to 2 hours for a long time (or forever).
- D.
  They slept poorly every month or two with decent sleep in between.
- E.
  It hasn't been hard at all to build sleep habits. They have been sleeping great!
- F.
  They are sleeping great now, but we worked hard or waited it out. My child has come a long way!
15.
What's your child's nap situation?
- A.
  My child struggles to nap well; they miss their naps and/or have short ones.
- B.
  They have been napping well for weeks or months. (For 1-2 hours each, most of the time.)
- C.
  They take short naps every now and then with 1-2 hour naps in between.
- D.
  They only nap well when I hold them. They wake up when I lay them down.
- E.
  They take naps in my arms and it's working great!
16.
Can you tell when your child is going through growth, development, or teething? (aka sleep regressions)
- A.
  No. Their sleep has always been poor. I can't tell if something is going on.
- B.
  Yes, I can tell when they are growing, developing, or teething. It's obvious.
- C.
  Their sleep has always been good. (Even when they are teething!)
- D.
  Their sleep is off for short periods during sleep regressions. In between these rough patches, they sleep better.
- E.
  I don't know anything about this.
17.
What does your child do when you leave their sight?
- A.
  They show concern initially but resume playing.
- B.
  They may show concern but usually, don’t mind unless they are tired or sick.
- C.
  They cry immediately or look sad or upset.
- D.
  My child runs after me.
- E.
  They cry loudly and lift up their hands and say "up."
18.
What happens at night if your child wakes up and has to wait for you?
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- A.
  They don't wake up alone or have to wait for me. They are next to me.
- B.
  They wake all the way if I leave them for too long.
- C.
  They whimper, make angry noises, or cry.
- D.
  They play, waiting patiently.
- E.
  They scream, especially if I don't hurry.
19.
My child seems to...
- A.
  Feel utterly safe in their own bed
- B.
  Prefer their bed most of the time.
- C.
  Feel insecure in their bed.
- D.
  Act feisty, like the bed is a prison.
- E.
  Resent being put down into their bed.
- F.
  N/A. My baby sleeps with me.
20.
What description fits your child best?
- A.
  Good as Gold | Easy-Going | Happy | Mellow
- B.
  Laid Back | Predictable | Goes-With-the-Flow | Easy-Going
- C.
  Hard to read | Sensitive | Craves Affection/Closeness | Gets Overstimulated | Easily Upset
- D.
  Energetic | Alert | Afraid-of-Missing-Out | Busy | Happy
- E.
  Serious | Old Soul | Fusses to Sleep | Irritable | Opinionated

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Your child's sleep temperament is "Attached Sleeper."
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Technically, there are two types of sleep temperaments for little ones: "Self-Settling" or "Signaling." "Self-Settlers" may learn to sleep well easily or sooner than other children. It's common to be a "Signaler," too. These children need patience and extra support to become ready for independent sleep and sleeping through the night.Because your child shows signs of being sensitive and spirited, they are considered a "Signaler," or an "Attached Sleeper." Your child is probably a light sleeper and very attached to you. The light sleep can improve with work. Being attached is acutally good! It means your child has a strong bond with you and you can help them feel safe and at peace. It may be difficult for your child to sleep independently for long stretches. They may also be very sensitive to sleep regressions and have them back to back (AKA development, teething, and growth spurts.) They need more support and patience than other children do. But this extra effort and care will contribute greatly to their health, development, and well-being.To help your child sleep as well as possible, soon, learn my supportive tear-free methods, my system for building security and trust, and always, always be responsive. Rushing this process would not be wise. Using traditional sleep methods may worsen sleep, hurt your child's overall well-being, or prevent optimal development. Adjust your expectations and find ways to share the load and focus on your own well-being!Hey, there 🥰 My name is Meredith!I’m the founder of Sweet Slumber, a sleep coaching service. We teach parents how to get their infants, toddlers, and young children sleeping as well as possible, as soon as possible. We will teach you how to work WITH your baby to build permanently strong sleep habits.This quiz can help you understand your child's needs and tell you what you need to move forward.We'll teach you how to fine tune your intution, use nature, and empower your child to sleep better. Instead of waiting for months or years for your child to sleep better on their own, or enduring long nights of tears, you'll use peaceful methods to help your child become a strong sleeper.The tear-free Supported Sleep System will improve your child's sleep as much as possible! If you are interested in our services, schedule a Sleep Connection Call with me!Chat about your child's needs, your goals, and decide what to do next!
2.
Your child's sleep temperament is "Steady Sleeper."
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There are technically two types of sleep temperaments for little ones: "Self-Settling" and "Signaling." "Self-Settlers" learn to sleep well easily or sooner than other children. "Signaling" children need patience and extra support to become ready for independent sleep and sleeping through the night.Your answers to the quiz indicate that your child is a "Self-Settler." They have the potential to become a "Steady Sleeper" very soon! Your child may be easy-going or predictable but also have a little bit of sensitivity, spiritedness, or grumpiness. This means they may be easy to care for, except when it comes to sleep. To help your child sleep well as soon as possible, use my supportive, tear-free methods, learn my powerful system for building security and trust, and always, always be responsive. This will optimize your child's well-being, health, and development and give you peace of mind. Hey, there 🥰 My name is Meredith!I’m the founder of Sweet Slumber, a sleep coaching service. We teach parents how to get their infants, toddlers, and young children sleeping as well as possible, as soon as possible. We will teach you how to work WITH your baby to build permanently strong sleep habits.This quiz can help you understand your child's needs and tell you what you need to move forward.We'll teach you how to fine tune your intution, use nature, and empower your child to sleep better. Instead of waiting for months or years for your child to sleep better on their own, or enduring long nights of tears, you'll use peaceful methods to help your child become a strong sleeper.The tear-free Supported Sleep System will improve your child's sleep as much as possible! If you are interested in our services, schedule a Sleep Connection Call with me!Chat about your child's needs, your goals, and decide what to do next!
3.
Your child's sleep temperament is "Secure Sleeper."
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Technically, there are two types of sleep temperaments for little ones: "Self-Settling" or "Signaling." "Self-Settlers" may learn to sleep well easily or sooner than other young children. It's just as common for babies to be "Signalers." They need patience and extra support to become ready for independent sleep and sleeping through the night.Your child has a sensitive side and needs to learn to feel secure and trusting on their own. They are considered a "Secure Sleeper" because they thrive on the sense of security and peace you have already instilled in them and the way they feel when they are with you. It doesn't come naturally for them to sleep in a crib or another room alone, but this is something that can change. They may be sensitive to development, growth and teething periods, aka sleep regressions, causing sleep disruptions on a regular basis for weeks at a time, which means they will need lots of comfort and reassurance from you. Your child may need more support than others do, but your efforts and care will contribute greatly to their health, development, and well-being. To help your child sleep as well as possible, soon, use my tear-free sleep methods , learn my powerful system for building security and trust, and always, always be responsive. Adjust your expectations and find ways to gain support for your own well-being. Rushing this process would not be wise. Using traditional sleep methods may worsen sleep, hurt your child's overall well-being, or prevent optimal development.Hey, there 🥰 My name is Meredith!I’m the founder of Sweet Slumber, a sleep coaching service. We teach parents how to get their infants, toddlers, and young children sleeping as well as possible, as soon as possible. We will teach you how to work WITH your baby to build permanently strong sleep habits.This quiz can help you understand your child's needs and tell you what you need to move forward.We'll teach you how to fine tune your intution, use nature, and empower your child to sleep better. Instead of waiting for months or years for your child to sleep better on their own, or enduring long nights of tears, you'll use peaceful methods to help your child become a strong sleeper.The tear-free Supported Sleep System will improve your child's sleep as much as possible! If you are interested in our services, schedule a Sleep Connection Call with me!Chat about your child's needs, your goals, and decide what to do next.

The Sleep Temperament Quiz for Toddlers &amp; Young Children

Reveal your child's sleep nature and unlock the solutions to your exhaustion!Answer the following multiple choice questionsFor each of the questions, pick the best answer – the statement that describes your child most of the time.

Quiz Questions

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The Sleep Temperament Quiz for Toddlers & Young Children