If an infant is baptized, could there be noticeable signs?

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Is our sister planning to raise her daughter as a Catholic? If so, it would be good to encourage the sister to have the child baptized. It might help the child in the long run to feel differently about herself, since she would see that others take the faith seriously. Also it would give her graces as she grows up.

In my opinion, children should not be given candy except on special occasions. My grandson got in the habit of asking for a toy every time his parents went to the store, but I don’t do that. Kids are self centered. They need to be gently told that they have plenty of toys at home, and why don’t we play with them when we get back? Also, suggest something healthy when she asks for candy— fruit or a cracker.
 
Could you start getting involved with her spiritual life? Buy a Bible, a Good Children’s Bible

@PianistClare might have some great 4yo Biblical book suggestions. Buy her some rosary beads too, and only allow her to have them when praying short prayers with you and while you read to her

And read to her. No use complainting. Help out
 
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I’m trying to urge my sister to baptize her little girl who is four years now. She has some behavioral issues, like all four year olds, constantly wanting candy and always talking about her desire for material items like clothes and toys. Every time I watch her, I’m bombarded by her cries and whines for these things. I know it doesn’t sound so bad, but believe me, if you met her you would understand my frustration.

I was just wondering, if she were baptized, could there be a change in her behavior? Even slight?
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I have witnessed a child baptised at the age of 4 with significant behavioural problems, running around the Church and away from the priest before baptism. An adult holding the child experienced a preternatural event that they do not want to witness again. For three days post baptism this child was the most pleasant and well behaved and happy - complete opposite to before baptism.

This stillness and peace in the child (was incredible to see first-hand) did not last and slow return of the behaviour issues. The childs mother failed to take the child to Mass after the baptism.

Certainly, worthwhile to have the child baptised if her Mum allows for this. It is important if this child is baptised to take her to mass with her mother.
 
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This was the reply I was looking for. That is very interesting. Perhaps I shouldn’t have used my niece as an example because I was truly just interested in learning about if this happens.
 
I am attempting to teach her stuff. I tried teaching her the guardian angel prayer, one that my mom taught me when I was little and scared of the dark that we would say together. She didn’t quite grasp it yet so I think I might get some saint books for kids and help her learn some very short prayers.

That is a great idea for a Children’s Bible. Are there any good Catholic Children’s Bibles? I’d love to hear some suggestions. Thanks.
 
keep it very simple at that age. start teaching her the Lords Prayer and Hail Mary. I would get a Childrens Bible with lots of pictures. They love Noahs Ark story, The Christmas Story with baby Jesus, Jesus in the Temple, and the Angel visitations. And their Guardian Angel stories.
And the stories of Jesus with the little Children.

Prayers little by little, a few lines at a time, even sung.

Let the Holy Spirit guide you.
 
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