Baby Horoscopes

Capricorn Child

"You be the baby and I'll be the Mommy!"

Compiled and adapted from Linda Goodman's Sun Signs

You know those wrinkly, prune-faced babies that look like little old men? Those are your Capricorn children. It must be their early maturity showing through. These children are known to be strangely adult-like, even as toddlers.

And those wrinkles - they will one day grow into gloriously smooth skin that rarely sags with age. This is just a taste of the wonderful inconsistencies of the Capricorn child. They are as thoughtful as they are strong-willed and can be as gloomy as they are positive, depending on the day - and their mood.

The Capricorn baby will shame you out of that silly baby talk by casually replying with a seriously thoughtful and well-articulated response to your itty bitty baby questions. You can tell by his tone he's wondering just how silly you'll actually get.

Capricorn kids are usually not big fussers. Instead of tantrums your Cappy may communicate his negative feelings quite plainly with a single demonstrative sentence. This can sometimes make the parents of Capricorn children feel a little inept or foolish. There's an odd role reversal at play in this relationship. Cappy's parents can't always figure out why, but they often find their children a little bit intimidating.

There is nothing wishful about a Capricorn baby. They crawl and toddle and speak with deliberate intent. It's as if they plotted their day while you were busy making breakfast and are now ready to set out on their journey - organized plan in hand.

These children are nothing if not definite.

They are also not coy about letting you know what they need. Believe me, you'll get the message loud and clear. A Capricorn child will have two responses to a "No." If it's something he doesn't much care about, he'll shrug it off and somehow make you feel silly for considering it. On the other hand, if it is something he really desires, he'll bide his time, wearing you down, eventually getting what he wants - one way or the other.

Your Capricorn child will adapt naturally to daily rhythms and routines, such as mealtimes and potty-training. As he grows, he will organize his life into a routine. Toys will belong in a certain place and please don't disturb his systems, they are very important to him.

Capricorn kids like to play by pretending to be adults. They enjoy dress up, playing Mom while you play the baby, cooking, cleaning and playing doctor, teacher or astronaut. They will probably also take on the role of pretend "parent" with small pets or younger siblings.

Capricorn children also like to paint, draw and enjoy music but you won't find them wasting time on aimless games. They enjoy more practical tasks - like weaving a potholder or building birdhouse out of popsicle sticks.

These children are less interested in pranks and childish behavior than other kids. Homebodies, they show a preference for the familiar tastes of home and would rather stay there with adult company than run off to the arcade with a gang of kids. Actually, he'll seldom have a "gang" of friends, preferring the company of a few close companions or a single "BFF," with whom he'll share all his secrets.

A Capricorn babe is often a dream-child for parents as he will be well-behaved without being asked, polite to elders, serious about his future and will organize his every last chore and responsibility and save for that rainy day. Though you may have to constantly remind him to scrub behind his ears he'll come to respect your wisdom more than you know.

Barring a conflicting rising sign or a restless Moon, your Capricorn child will rarely struggle in school. Although he won't necessarily project a flashy genius and may test teachers' patience with his slow and careful learning methods, a Capricorn child is studious and mannerly. Though they are not super-fast learners, they are thorough and have amazing skills of concentration that lead them to grasp the fundamentals easily.

They are also remarkably responsible and will tackle their homework before play without being asked. A true Capricorn must tend to duty before leisure. A teacher may note on your Capricorn's report card that he is reluctant to participate in class activities and is sometimes timid. But don't fear, one day he'll come home and casually mention he's now the class president.

Capricorns are poised for leadership positions because of their reliability and trustworthiness. They'll be behind the scenes guarding treasures and keeping records while the more gregarious are out speaking to the world. The two things a Capricorn seeks most are respect and authority.

Be wary of pushing your Capricorn too hard. If you do, they can become bluntly cruel and painfully harsh in turn, acting coldly dictatorial while ordering around the weaker kids. But most often a Capricorn will be as sweet as the sugar he hates and submit to stronger sun signs. You may even worry that your Capricorn is being bossed around by older siblings or classmates. You can know that he can take care of himself. Capricorns have a powerful instinct for self-preservation.

Encourage your Capricorn child to play outdoors. He may not seek out the sun and fresh air with much passion but it is good for him and will help clear his head from all those heavy Saturn influences.

Adolescent romance may be gloomy and painful. Even as children Capricorns are intensely interested in members of the other gender, no matter how modest. Valentines Day will be giggly and mysterious as your Cappy signs his cards, "Guess Who?" But he'll need your careful handling and deepest sympathy to weather the stormy teen heartbreaks.

Rare stubborn spells may occur and he may be picky about his food. One day you may catch a glimpse of your son in dad's hat and coat and almost ask him to drive to the store for milk, until you remember he's only eight. It's that responsible maturity that Capricorn kids embody. Sometimes you almost forget that they are children.

Babies/Toddlers

• thoughtful
• serious
• strong-willed
• mature
• introverted
• bashful
• deliberate

Adolescents

• well-behaved
• reliable
• modest
• good scholars
• responsible
• leaders
• trustworthy

Parenting tips to best handle your Capricorn tot or teen.

• give him lots of practical activities for play
• encourage and validate his bright, solid dreams
• be kind and don't force or push him to hard
• guide his mature thinking towards worthwhile goals

Your Capricorn child will cling to his home and family with honest devotion and you will rarely wonder where he is. Raise him with thoughtful care and he'll happily make you part of his life as he grows and may one day open his home to share with you all over again.