9 Fun Facts About Those Perfectionist Virgo Babies

Your Virgo child may want to “help” you with everything from cleaning to cooking to raking leaves. This can be cute (but also annoying) when they’re little, but it’ll actually be a huge help as they get older. Part of their helping is likely rooted in wanting to please you as Thomas tells Romper, “Virgo children tend to be very initially dependent on their parents,” so their helping may be a way of ensuring they are right next to you.

Virgo season runs from Aug. 23 through Sept. 22, which means Virgo babies will reach six months old before spring hits in earnest. Why does this matter? Well, a 2013 study showed that babies who are exposed to pollen in their first six months (so typically babies born in winter and spring) are more likely to develop hay fever and asthma later on.

These findings on allergies actually extend to food allergies, too. A 2010 study showed that Boston-based children born in fall and winter were more likely to have food allergies though this is likely because of reduced exposure to sunlight and UVBs, so if you live in a place that gets a lot of sun year-round, this may not be relevant.

One fact about your Virgo child that you’ll realize early on is that they’re not shy about sharing their opinions (and some of the Virgos I know, ahem my husband, are easily convinced that their “opinion” of something is a universal truth).

“Virgo children are very particular about what they do and don't like,” Thomas tells Romper. You may notice this when it comes to what they wear, eat, how they spend time, and in smaller things like how they like their shirts folded or how to store their toys.

“Virgo children despise chaos and like things to be very organized,” Thomas says. They’ll likely have strong opinions about where things go and will appreciate the art of a label maker. Unfortunately, this doesn’t necessarily mean their bedroom will always be immaculate, in fact in could even be quite messy— the difference from other less organized signs is that even if things appear messy, Virgos usually have a system and will be able to tell you where things are.

One indisputable fact about your Virgo child is that they share their star sign with some pretty legendary people. Famous Virgos include Beyoncé, Zendaya, Ray Charles, Keanu Reeves, Amy Poehler, Prince Harry, Idris Elba, and so many more.

This fact about your Virgo child may not seem like great news at first, especially when you’re trying to get them settled in for the night. As they get older though, you may be able to take them to a later dinner reservation or a movie that starts in the evening. This fact may not be because of their Virgo-ness per se, but according to a 2009 study, babies born in spring and summer (Virgo season technically ends in fall, but just barely) went to bed and “reached midpoint of sleep” later than those born in fall and winter.

Don’t be surprised if your Virgo child throws away their homework only to start completely anew when they make even the smallest mistake, like spelling a word wrong or making a math error (note to parents of Virgos: have them use a pencil). Virgos can be extreme perfectionists, which is admirable at times, but can also be trying for parents. Sometimes they prefer to not do things at all if they feel they can’t do them perfectly.

Virgo children are also sensitive to criticism and may “panic when they are scolded,” Thomas says, because scolding highlights their imperfections. However, this perfectionism makes them great problem-solvers because they won’t rest until the solution makes complete sense.

A 2017 study by the National Bureau of Economic Research that examined the relationship between a child’s age when they start school and their readiness to do so found evidence that September-born children may be more likely to achieve academic success. The researchers attributed this notion to the fact that many September babies will start kindergarten later than their peers due to school birthdate requirements. Their maturity relative to kids who start school younger can give them a leg up academically. Plus, that extra year of physical growth can also give them an athletic edge over time.

Historically, September is the most popular birth month for babies born in America. However, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that the month of August had the most births in 2021. September actually ranked 3rd for the year behind both August and July. So, either way you look at it, there are lots of Virgo babies out there.