Some want traditional, some want unusual and some just want a name that's quirky; choosing a newborns name is a decision that leads many first-time parents to arguments, says new research.
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A new study by myvouchercodes.co.uk looked into first-time expectant parents’ arguments during pregnancy and found out that choosing the name of the first child tops the chart for topics most argued about, closely followed by childcare options and partners diet'in second and third place respectively.
Mark Pearson, Chairman of MyVoucherCodes.co.uk, said: “There is so much to think about when expecting your first child that it can be difficult to agree on everything at first. It is something new and exciting but also a little bit scary. So take time to listen to each other as having a baby now also means sharing all the decisions and meeting each other half way if you disagree."
The discount website wanted to find out more about how first-time expectant parents experience their pregnancy and how they feel in regards to the preparation of their first child birth.
www.MyVoucherCodes.co.uk polled 1,236 first-time expectant parents across the UK, all aged 18 and over, and initially asked them ‘Do you tend to argue about baby-related topics during your pregnancy?’ to which 68 per cent answered yes.
Mark added: “I am not surprised to see so many parents disagreeing on the choice of their baby's name as it is something that will be with them for the rest of their life, you want to make sure you're choosing the right one. Some parents come up with some very unusual funny names but don't forget they will come after you when they grow up if they end up as 'Princess Consuela Banana Hammock'!"
The respondents who admitted arguing about baby-related topics were asked to specify the reasons for their disagreements. Following the results, the top 10 baby-related topics first-time expectant parents argue the most about were as follow:
1. Baby’s name - 73%
2. Childcare options - 65%
3. Partner's diet (What's best for the baby etc) - 58%
4. Breastfeeding - 52%
5. Being too much/ not enough active - 47%
6. Knowing the sex of the baby - 34%
7. Going back to work - 28%
8. Spending - 22%
9. Having a second baby - 17%
10. Choice of baby clothes - 12%