What makes someone "naturally" good with children?

[Enlyu]

The person could do nothing particular -- yet the child automatically loves them! It just baffles me!

Recently, I visited my friend's one-year-old nephew. From what I've been told, he's extremely shy of anyone besides his family-- even children his own age! But when I first walked in that door and saw him, he didn't run away. He initially just stared and smiled. He waddled to me, I extended my hands, and he hugged + high fived me. His whole family and I were mindblown lol. They then applauded me for being the first person that he approached at his own will ever!

What makes children be so comfortable with someone within a few seconds?

[dudeman]

I think its because you can act like a kid yourself. Me and my nephew dance like fools. I think if u are good with kids you are probably be good with animals too. I think its just the energy u give off. I can sense people s intentions.

[dakraziest]

care, love, affection
kids can sense it in a person and they automatically get comfortable with those who have it
its natural way of things and no one has been able to identity why it happens but it just happens

[BEatenyou]

children have almost a paranormal sense to a sensitive level of energy we later loose as adults. So him opening to you was a great sign of your kinetic energy and spirit.

[ThisAndThat]

Good question. I've always loved being around them they are a lot of fun. I get to cut up and act goofy and forget my troubles for a while. Sooner or later they're beating me up of whatever you know.

[planetnumb]

It could be a pleasant kind face or manner.