Children differ remarkably and each child has his own temperament. Even in the same family, children differ a great deal. We all know how different we are from our siblings. Thus some children are quiet and others cry a lot, some are very active, others are placid, some are quick to respond, others are slow. There are many such temperamental differences which can be traced to parental heritage. But the environmental differences (the way the child is handled and treated) are equally significant. What is most important is the consistency in the behavior of the mother or the caregiver.
There are some early indicators of the child’s development. For example, when you are talking to the baby, there should be eye contact, that is, the child should look at you for at least a short time. If the child does not react to your speech or action even at four months, then consult your paediatrician.
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