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It’s not easy keeping track of 19 children. Moms of much smaller families may have difficulty recalling the ages and birth dates of all their offspring. Birth times and weights? Forget it.

But as mothers go, Michelle Duggar seems to be well organized and on top of things. Having that many children forces some amount of organizational skills or life would become absolute chaos. No doubt she has a spreadsheet – either electronic or handwritten – tucked away somewhere to remind her of all her children’s birthdays. Because if your mom forgets, who else matters?

The Duggar family Instagram account is full of birthday wishes for all the children, proving that Michelle Duggar doesn’t just remember their special days – she makes a big deal out of them.

Who are the Duggars?

The Duggar family rose to fame in 2008 following the premiere of their hit TLC show, 19 Kids and Counting. The reality series followed the family as they lived out their lives in a sprawling 7,000 square foot Arkansas home. They needed the space – all together, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar have 19 children.

Another reason for the endless fascination with the Duggars is their unique lifestyle. They are Independent Baptist Christians and reject most customs of modern society. Women don’t wear pants, children are homeschooled, and they avoid books, movies, and television that isn’t God-focused. Young adults don’t date, but rather court one another in preparation for marriage. There is absolutely no kissing or hugging allowed before marriage. And obviously, no sex.

How old are the Duggar children?

The years fly by for parents and even for television fans watching those kids grow up. When the Duggar family’s show premiered, they only had 17 children, and all of them were living at home. Now more than a decade later things are very different. Not only do the Duggars have 19 kids, but they even have 12 grandchildren as their children have gotten married, moved out, and started families of their own.

Here are the Duggar children in order of birth date and how old they are as of December 2018:

1. Josh Duggar

  • Birthday: March 3, 1988
  • Age: 30

2. & 3. John David & Jana Duggar (twins)

  • Birthday: January 12, 1990
  • Ages: 28

4. Jill Duggar Dillard

  • Birthday: May 17, 1991
  • Age: 27

5. Jessa Duggar Seewald

  • Birthday: November 4, 1992
  • Age: 26

6. Jinger Duggar Vuolo

  • Birthday: December 21, 1993
  • Age: 24

7. Joseph Duggar

  • Birthday: January 20, 1995
  • Age: 23

8. Josiah Duggar

  • Birthday: August 28, 1996
  • Age: 22

9. Joy-Anna Duggar Forsyth

  • Birthday: October 28, 1997
  • Age: 21

10. & 11. Jedidiah & Jeremiah Duggar (twins)

  • Birthday: December 30, 1998
  • Ages: 19

12. Jason Duggar

  • Birthday: April 21, 2000
  • Age: 18

13. James Duggar

  • Birthday: July 7, 2001
  • Age: 17

14. Justin Duggar

  • Birthday: November 15, 2002
  • Age: 16

15. Jackson Duggar

  • Birthday: May 23, 2004
  • Age: 14

16. Johannah Duggar

  • Birthday: October 11, 2005
  • Age: 13

17. Jennifer Duggar

  • Birthday: August 2, 2007
  • Age: 11

18. Jordyn-Grace Duggar

  • Birthday: December 18, 2008
  • Age: 10

19. Josie Duggar

  • Birthday: December 9, 2009
  • Age: 9
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