First-born child truths that all parents will recognise

First in, best dressed?! For a little while, your first-born is a “temporary only child”. Then you have the bright idea or happy accident of growing your brood – and everything changes BIG TIME!

If you’re pondering the differences between your first-up kiddo and those that came afterwards, here are a few things to keep an eye out for. While they won’t apply to every family, these first-born trends endure:

First-borns love routine

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Life with one child can follow a fairly reliable pattern, but throw some extra siblings in the mix and it's all about being flexible and adapting.

Your first-born may pine for the days when things ran like clockwork - and may gravitate to routine as they grow older.