Whiney

Robin is so right in saying that their personality will flip. My Boy/Girl twins (11 months) did this too. My boy was so laid back and my girl was super super needy and whiney....and now...total opposite. My little man needs all the attention while baby girl is content playing on her own.
So don't feel too guilty spending more time with one vs. the other. Her time will come when she needs mommy more then sister does:)
Take care and congrats on your little twin ladies!

Yes. This is definetly her personality. My boys are 25 months apart. My first was and is the laid-back, easy-going type of person. My second is very needy, wants attention all of the time, and is very impatient. I, too, have to share my time so the youngest one cries and whines while he waits for me. I've learned that there is no changing him, this is who he is, but I have forced him to be patient. He doesn't like it, but I just talk to him along the way... "Hold on, buddy. I'll get you a different toy when I'm done making your brother's sandwich." I don't know how much he understands, but the key is to let him know that I haven't forgotten about him. I guess that this is your first lesson that although your girls are twins they are 2 different people! :)

I know how you feel S.. I have twin girls that are 2. I remember those days clearly. My advice is this, If one is laid back now, take advantage of this to spend time with the other. I am sure the roles will reverse back and forth. I found this to be true with mine. One is more needy than the other at different times. If you can give them more attention when they need it, they will be less jealous of each other later. My girls are so loving and not at all jealous of my attention with the other. As twins can develop this easily. So take advantage of one being so content and enjoy your time with the other doing what ever they enjoy. You will have time to spend with each individually, if you make them feel secure when they need you. Enjoy your Twins. They are so much fun!!! If you ever want to chat twin talk, lol, emial me! ____@____.com

My daughter was, and still is, this way. She 2 1/2 and her 6 month old brother is laid back. It's a challenge! I feel guilty because my toddler takes up more attention than my baby does. I've started 'baby wearing' a lot. I can carry my son around hands free and play with my daughter at the same time. I have a Maya Wrap that I loved when he was younger, and a Peanut Shell pouch. I'm about to get a Babyhawk carrier too. I've heard that's a perfect carrier for 6 months and up. That way I don't feel like I'm ignoring the laid back one, just because their sibling is so much more demanding.

www.thebabywearer.com is a good site to learn about all the different kinds.

Hi S. -

I do not have twins, but my 7 mo. old son is the same way! I also feel that this is their personality. I have to constantly change his scenery, hold and cuddle him and try to get him interested in something else. Sometimes just getting his breakfast ready in the morning is a challenge!!

And since it is just him, I am ok if he needs to be held or cuddled or needs my attention - I love that part. But the fun part is when even that doesn't make him happy...and there are those days! I can't imagine having another one to care for at the same time! I feel for you.

It will get better though and they are very worth it! I know it seems horrible now, but we will look back on this in a few months/years and not even remember how tough it was!

Good luck.

yes- this is her personality..

but the attention span for a 6 month old is very short..

so 10 minutes on a toy is a long time.

it iwll get better with time.