Sibling may be Good for Child's Health

According to a study, birth of a sibling , especially when the child was between 2 to 4 years old, was associated with a healthier body mass index (BMI) by first grade. Children the same age who did not have a sibling were nearly three times more likely to be obese by first grade. the finding includes 697 children across the U.S ., appear in the April 2016 issue of Pediatrics.

According to the author one possible explanation could be that parents may be change the way they feed their child once a new siblings born. With children developing long-lasting feeding habits at around three years old, changing dietary habits may have a significant impact.