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The month you’re born in affects how tall you will be

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Smiling babies sitting together
He’s probably chuffed because he’s a summer baby (Picture: Getty)

Sorry winter babies, but science has just shown it’s all about summer birthdays.

Research at Cambridge University has found that babies born in the summer months don’t just get to enjoy their birthday in the sunshine, they tend to be taller and healthier too.

The researchers discovered that babies born in June, July and August were on average heavier at birth and taller as adults.

Whereas babies born in December, January and February tended to be lighter at birth and shorter at adults.

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