X
TAP top app download banner
theAsianparent Philippines Logo
theAsianparent Philippines Logo
EnglishFilipino
Product Guide
Sign in
  • Money Tips
    • Savings
    • Insurance
    • Loans
    • Investments
    • Government Benefits
  • Building a BakuNation
  • Becoming a Parent
    • Trying to Conceive
    • Pregnancy
    • Delivery
    • Losing a Baby
    • Project Sidekicks
  • Ages & Stages
    • Baby
    • Toddler Years
    • Preschool Age
    • Kids
    • Preteen & Teen
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • News
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Health & Wellness
    • Diseases & Injuries
    • Allergies & Conditions
    • Vaccinations
    • COVID-19
  • Education
    • Preschool
    • K-12
    • Special Education Needs
  • Lifestyle Section
    • Celebrities
    • Contests & Promotions
    • Home
    • Travel and Leisure
    • Fashion
    • Fitness
    • Wellness
    • Money
  • Become a VIP
  • Press Room
  • TAP Recommends
  • Shopping

STUDY: Babies with big heads tend to be smarter, more likely to go to university

2 min read
STUDY: Babies with big heads tend to be smarter, more likely to go to university

Your baby's big head could be a sign of his intelligence!

Are you a parent of a big-headed baby? Here’s something that’ll probably make you feel pretty pleased: research from the UK Biobank has found that babies born with a larger head circumference tend to be smarter and are more likely to go to university, as Kidspot reports.

big head baby

Photo: Shutterstock

The UK Biobank is a health resource for researchers that has information from over 500,000 people aged 37-73 years old. The study used data from over 110,000 individuals aged 40-73 years.

Published in Molecular Psychiatry, the study found that larger infant head circumferences were linked to “increased likelihood of a college degree” and “higher scores on verbal-numerical reasoning.”

On the next page: is size everything?

Is size everything?

It would be too simplistic to say that the size of your baby’s head will determine his future. Note how Albert Einstein’s brain weighed less than most—indicating that in the end, quality, not quantity, is more important.

big head baby

Photo: Shutterstock

“In addition to there being shared genetic influences between cognitive skills and some physical and mental health states, the study also found that cognitive skills share genetic influences with brain size, body shape and educational attainments,” Professor Ian Deary, the study’s lead author, told Neuroscience News.

Taking care of your child’s health is the best way to ensure that he reaches his full potential, as researcher Saskia Hagenaars noted. “The study supports an existing theory which says that those with better overall health are likely to have higher levels of intelligence,” she wrote.

READ: 5 Kinds of food that make you smarter

Be sure to check out theAsianparent Community for more insightful stories, questions, and answers from parents and experts alike. If you have any insights, questions or comments regarding the topic, please share them in our Comment box below. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Google+ to stay up-to-date on the latest from theAsianparent.com Philippines!

Partner Stories
Kids at risk of stunting? This Growth Calculator can help moms find out plus predict their future height!
Kids at risk of stunting? This Growth Calculator can help moms find out plus predict their future height!
Four Findings Every Parent Should Know About Brain Development
Four Findings Every Parent Should Know About Brain Development
From Past to Present: How NIDO® 3+’s “You're My #1” Song Connects #1Moms and Their Toddlers
From Past to Present: How NIDO® 3+’s “You're My #1” Song Connects #1Moms and Their Toddlers
5 Tips To Challenge Your Child For His All-Around Development
5 Tips To Challenge Your Child For His All-Around Development

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

Cristina Morales

Become a Contributor

  • Home
  • /
  • Baby
  • /
  • STUDY: Babies with big heads tend to be smarter, more likely to go to university
Share:
  • Teaching Kids About Emergencies: 7 Important Lessons For Kids

    Teaching Kids About Emergencies: 7 Important Lessons For Kids

  • You're Not Imagining It: Rainy Days Make Kids Go Feral

    You're Not Imagining It: Rainy Days Make Kids Go Feral

  • Baby Led Weaning: Should You Let Your Baby Eat on Their Own?

    Baby Led Weaning: Should You Let Your Baby Eat on Their Own?

  • Teaching Kids About Emergencies: 7 Important Lessons For Kids

    Teaching Kids About Emergencies: 7 Important Lessons For Kids

  • You're Not Imagining It: Rainy Days Make Kids Go Feral

    You're Not Imagining It: Rainy Days Make Kids Go Feral

  • Baby Led Weaning: Should You Let Your Baby Eat on Their Own?

    Baby Led Weaning: Should You Let Your Baby Eat on Their Own?

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Money Tips
  • Building a BakuNation
  • Pregnancy
  • Parenting
  • Lifestyle Section
  • FAMILY & HOME
  • TAP Community
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
  • Become a Contributor


  • Singapore flag Singapore
  • Thailand flag Thailand
  • Indonesia flag Indonesia
  • Philippines flag Philippines
  • Malaysia flag Malaysia
  • Sri-Lanka flag Sri Lanka
  • India flag India
  • Vietnam flag Vietnam
  • Australia flag Australia
  • Japan flag Japan
  • Nigeria flag Nigeria
  • Kenya flag Kenya
© Copyright theAsianparent 2025. All rights reserved
About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
  • Tools
  • Articles
  • Feed
  • Poll

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it