Tell me how you sleep and I will tell you who you are: the personality of a child according to the position in which he sleeps
There is some research showing that the position in which babies sleep is directly related to their personality. Chris Idzikiwsky, coordinator of the UK's Sleep Institute, says that according to the sleeping position of children, we can decipher some of their personality traits.
Although every mother knows her little one perfectly, this is undoubtedly a curious way to understand what your baby is like and to decipher which character traits define him best.
It is possible to catch the first signs of when they are infants, because it is precisely from that age that they begin to adopt a series of sleeping positions with which they feel most comfortable. Here are the conclusions of the study, English which is to say the least. Interesting.
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Position of the trunk
It is characterized by the fact that the child usually sleeps on his side, in an upright position, and from there he looks like a "trunk". The arms also remain straight and rigidly attached to the sides of the body and the legs remain rigid and together.
The study states that children who sleep in this position are usually quiet, with a great ability to relate to others, especially children their age, and have a lot of fun playing in groups. They are very sociable, but at the same time they are usually so confident that they can also be naive at times.
"Starfish" position
This posture consists of sleeping on your stomach with your legs apart and straight. The arms upwards fold and surround the pillow as if they were hugging it. According to the English research, the so-called starfish posture denotes in the little one a great ability to be loved and to make friends. In addition, they are usually very children. generous, open and selfless people. However there is one thing they hate and that is being the center of attention.
Position of the "melancholic"
The posture is lateral, with the legs straight and together, while the arms are stretched forward. In addition, a hand can be placed under the pillow. The study concludes that children who sleep in the so-called "melancholy" posture, also known as the nostalgic position, tend to have complex personalities. They are quite stubborn and it doesn't matter what is told to them, because that won't stop them from achieving their goal.
They usually have no problem relating to others because they are very friendly people, even if they don't trust everyone at first. This makes them cautious and they wait a long time before confiding in someone. Only when their trust has been gained, then they will open up and share their secrets and their innermost thoughts.
Fetal position
It is the posture that sees the back curved and inclined, with the legs curled up and brought towards the chest. Usually, the arms are overlapping or close to the legs. It is one of the most common positions and the fact that you bring your legs close to the chest is directly related to the sensitivity of the individual. In fact, in general, children who sleep like this tend to be very sensitive, emotional and to live intensely relationships with children. others: At first they may appear as shy children, but when they gain confidence they are loving and kind.
Free fall position
This posture is so called because the wearer seems to have just fallen from the sky. In this case, the baby is on his stomach, with his legs straight and extended and his head tilted to the side. "high and positioned on the sides of the head or with one or both hands under the pillow.
Usually those who hire it are independent, freedom-loving "rebellious" children. They are not very good at receiving criticism or being told what to do; they always reject rules and dictations, especially if they are not explained to them. In short, we could say that they are free spirits.
Position of the soldier
They are those children who sleep on their backs in an upright position, as if they were in "military training". The arms are left at the sides of the body, straight like the legs, and a little apart. They are usually reserved and introverted children, who don't like being the center of attention or talking about themselves. They are very loyal and faithful people, especially in family matters, with friends and colleagues. In short, those you can always trust.
