Gender Differences in (Some) Formative Inputs to Child Development

While there is a large literature on gender differences in important childhood developmental inputs developing countries, the evidence for developed countries relatively limited. I investigate some of these US and Canada. In very low birthweight males face excess mortality compared to their female counterparts. provide that previously documented increase with withdrawal critical care at Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) threshold primarily boys. The fact both boys girls changes discretely this suggests possible misallocation scarce hospital resources. first born are breastfed longer than males, but difference so small it unlikely have any consequence. Finally, mothers Canada more likely experience depression post birth when child boy. Perhaps related, parenting years life be confrontational.