On the home stretch, mama?
If you are heavily pregnant and about to welcome a little July baby – you might be interested to know that according to science, babies born this time a year are actually pretty special.
It's true. How so, you ask? Well, here are just three ways your little July babe will a real good 'un:
1. They are in touch with their feelings
According to a Japanese study , babies born in the summer showed more "effortful control" than their autumn or winter peers by the age of 18 months. According to Mother.ly, this refers to their "ability to voluntarily choose a course of action under conditions of conflict and to plan for the future and detect errors." And more effortful control is closely linked with greater emotional and behavioral regulation skills.
2. They might be a 'fine size'
Not to freak you out or anything, but babies born this month (as well as in June and August) tend to have greater average birth weights.
3. They are born optimists
Research has shown that people born this month tend to have sunnier outlooks on life. The "hyperthymic temperaments" most commonly found among spring and summer babies mean they are prone to "excessive positivity." So good news, no? At least you won't be dealing with a grump!
