Many people often attribute certain aspects of themselves to the month they were born in.
“I can’t stand the cold! I was born in July, I guess I’ll always be a summer baby at heart.”
“If I had to choose between snow or sand, I would always choose snow. I was born in February, after all!”
While most of this is just casual talk, there may be more to the month we were born in than we originally thought.
Several studies have investigated the potential impact of birth month on certain characteristics of individuals. There are some interesting associations for people born in April. While these findings are not conclusive, they are still interesting to explore.
The Science is in: Why April Babies are So Special
April is the first true month of spring and often brings some sunshine, warmer temperatures, the first flowers, and longer daylight hours. A few studies have yielded interesting results regarding babies born in April.
Low Asthma Risk
A study published in The Journal of Informatics in Health and Biomedicine found that babies born in April have a lower risk of respiratory issues such as asthma. This could be because April babies are exposed to pollen and allergies in the spring air earlier than babies born in other months of the year. (1)
Born Leaders
Research from The University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business indicated that babies born in April are more likely to become CEOs and business leaders later in life. This is attributed to the fact that April babies are among the older group in their class. They are further along in their development in the early preschool and kindergarten years, making them more likely to assume a leadership role in their class. (2)
Optimists
Spring babies, including those born in April, are more likely to have a positive outlook on life, according to a Hungarian study. This is determined by a scale that measures an individual’s natural optimism, known as the hyperthermic scale. Spring babies tend to score higher on this scale than those born in other seasons. (3)
Night Owls
A study published by the Sleep Research Society found that babies born in the spring and summer months were more likely to go to bed and reach sleep mid-point later than those born in autumn or winter. This tendency was more significant in males. (4)
Need More Sun Protection
Research suggests that April babies may have an increased risk of developing melanoma later in life due to their early exposure to UV rays. This underscores the importance of sun protection for children born in spring or summer. (5)
It’s important to note that these findings are based on association rather than cause and effect. Nonetheless, it’s an interesting topic to explore. Remember, every baby is special for a variety of reasons, not just their birth month.
