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How old are year 1 mums

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gottalovemushrooms · 10/12/2025 20:22

If u are a mum to a child in year 1 how old are u? Just cos I feel so old. I’m almost 42

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Mrsnothingthanks · 13/06/2026 23:13

I'm 45 with a Y1 child and my husband is 50. I don't think we're necessarily the oldest parents in her class, but definitely near the top!
My other children are Y11 and first year uni however, and I'd say I'm one of the younger mums for both of those groups 😀

Flumpsareyummy · 13/06/2026 19:22

My dc2 is currently in Y1, I’m 44. I was 34/35 when dc1 was in Y1. I will be 45/46 when dc3 is in y1

Dapplesun · 17/12/2025 07:34

I was 29 with my first child
34 with my Second

sfd146 · 15/12/2025 17:36

I’m not I’m gran to a year 3 but the ones I know go from 40’s 30’s and 20’s. I was a year 1 mum at 44 I thought I was going to be the oldest and people would think I was granny. But no there was seven of us late 30’s and into 40’s. Women often have careers now and have children later.

Mydoglovescheese · 15/12/2025 09:09

29 for my eldest child and 37 for my youngest. Child’s position in the family makes a difference.

Shopsrshut23 · 15/12/2025 07:22

46 and wasn't even the eldest. 2 same age as me and several over 40. This was a one class entry RC school in an ordinary town in Essex. Their teacher, however, was 22, in her first job. Seemed rather popular with the dads 😄

CandidRaven · 14/12/2025 21:13

I was 24 for my oldest and was noticeably younger than the other mums

JoDea · 14/12/2025 20:52

I’m 47 & my LO is in reception 👍

bryceQ · 14/12/2025 19:59

I was 34/5 last year with my son and was one of the younger ones

Nameymcnamechange25 · 14/12/2025 19:57

I'm 41. Others I know who had children in the same class as my eldest are a similar age so would have been 38 last time round! There's a couple who are a bit older (46 into early 50s) then a couple who are a bit younger. Most I would say are late 30s/eadly 40s.

JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn · 14/12/2025 19:49

I was 47 when DD was in Y1 🤷🏼‍♀️

DibblysquibblygenX · 14/12/2025 09:19

Strictlycomeparent · 10/12/2025 20:25

Mainly 35-45 with a few outliers either side.

I was 44 when I gave birth to my now year 5-er. A couple of Mums also my age. Never bothered me. Maybe more common in London?

Padowan · 14/12/2025 09:05

I'm 50 and my wife is 52, got one in year 1 and another in pre-school. Came into parenthood a bit later but loving every minute of it.

tellmesomethingtrue · 14/12/2025 00:56

38

mustardrarebit · 14/12/2025 00:19

41, but this is my 3rd rodeo. I was 32 first time round. The younger parents all seem to be very keen and like their WhatsApp groups and socials. I cannot be arsed with that nonsense anymore 😂

EvieBB · 13/12/2025 23:57

gottalovemushrooms · 10/12/2025 20:22

If u are a mum to a child in year 1 how old are u? Just cos I feel so old. I’m almost 42

I was nearly 39 when my youngest was born so I dunno are they ages 6 in yr 1? Can't remember now...but I estimate I was 45 at that time so don't worry at all x
Older mums have more life experience and so much to give xx

Okeyd0key · 13/12/2025 23:44

49

AliasGrape · 13/12/2025 22:02

I’m 46. I’m one of the older mums but not the oldest, and the average is around 38/39 I think. Ever since having DD pretty much all the mums I’ve come across have been in their mid 30s upwards, a mum in her 20s would probably stand out much more. In fact my niece was 23 when she had her first and 25 when she had her second and says she felt very much like the odd one out at the school gate (different school but same general area).

Princesspickle777 · 13/12/2025 21:54

I’m 35, but I do have older children too.

Townupnorth · 13/12/2025 21:52

My son is in year 1 and I’m 49!
I have 2 daughters at uni and another son in 6th form so quite a gap. I know I’m the oldest year 1 mum but I’m just glad to be there 😊

TheRosesAreInBloom · 13/12/2025 21:51

I was 53 when my youngest was in Yr1, she’s now Yr3 and I’m about to turn 55. I became a grandmother two weeks ago 👵🏻.

I’m the oldest class mum and was 30 yrs old when the youngest class mum was born! …that’s quite sobering 🤣.

NDFB · 13/12/2025 20:48

Our 5 year-old has just started Year R and we are both 53. So next year, when he starts Year 1, we will both be 54.

mamabird2984 · 13/12/2025 20:46

I’ve got 3, eldest is in Y2 and and middle is in Reception. I’m 32. I think I’ll be 35 when my youngest starts school? Our cohort have a full range though - some people in their very early twenties, up to fifties. I think it’s lovely to have a range personally, it mean it’s not cliquey :)

Silentwhisper93 · 13/12/2025 19:19

My DD is in year 1 and im 29

Oldmumzero · 13/12/2025 18:59

I’m 51!
I swear I feel like the other mums mum 😂
very liberating though, I’m at the age where I don’t care!