Decoded: The First Year | Episode 39 | Why A "Difficult Baby" Is Often Neurology In Disguise | DrSCL

Decoded: The First Year · Apr 22, 2026 · 8m

Hey Mum…

Have you ever looked at your baby and thought…

“They’re just a bit more sensitive…”

“They’re strong-willed…”

“They’re just not as easy as other babies…”

And if you’re really honest — there’s a tiny part of you wondering… am I missing something here? Because one minute they’re calm… the next, they’re overwhelmed.

One day they’re exploring… the next, they’re clinging or unsettled.

It feels inconsistent.

And no one’s really explaining why.

So we default to labels.

Temperament.

Personality.

“That’s just who they are.”

But what if I told you… a lot of what you’re seeing right now isn’t…