6 reasons March babies are special

The grey days of winter are coming to an end and spring is in the air. The sidewalks will no longer be icy and soon flowers will start poking up. This month is a wonderful time to become a mother, and a pretty great month to be born, too.

People born in March have so much to look forward to. From high career aspirations (hello, future CEO!) to having a bright and sunny outlook. March babies will be either an Aries or a Pisces which means your little one is likely to have a passionate or determined nature.

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March babies have these 6 things in their future

1. They’re likely to climb the corporate ladder

Babies born this month are the most likely to get that corner office when they grow up. Research indicates a higher percentage of CEOs are born in March than any other month.

One study of 375 CEOs found 12.5% of those holding the position were born in March. The link is thought to be related to school enrollment cutoffs which often see March babies on the older end of their class spectrum.

2. They’re less prone to myopia than their summer cousins

While those expecting in June or July might want to up their optometry coverage, March babies are more likely than their summer-born peers to pass an eye exam. A study of nearly 300,000 military applicants found summer babies have the highest rates of severe short-sightedness, while spring kids are less likely to have myopic eyes (winter-born kids have the best rates, though).

3. They’re naturally optimistic

A 2014 study found March-born babies (and their April and May peers) are basically born optimists. They have high ratings on the hyperthymic scale as adults, which means they’ve got a positive outlook on life.

4. They’re at lower risk for asthma

Dust mites are abundant at this time of year, and while it can be annoying for those with allergies, it’s great for babies with March due dates. According to a 2015 study, kids born in the spring have lower rates of asthma because exposure to all those dust mites in infancy strengthens the immune response.

5. They’ll probably be a night owl

One sleep study suggests children born in the spring and summer generally go to bed later than those born in the fall and winter, so your March baby is likely to want to stay up past their bedtime in a few short years.

6. They’ll be a Pisces or an Aries

These two astrological signs are known for their determination and passion, respectively. Babies born between March 1 and March 20 are known as optimistic Pisces, while those born after March 20 are officially spring babies, members of the Aries sign. Aries are known for being fiery and passionate, so you might want to start practicing for bedtime arguments with your future night owl right away.

A version of this post was published March 1, 2018. It has been updated.