The couple, who have been married for a year, are keeping the sex of their child a surprise. Donald Jr. told People magazine, "Vanessa will, no question, be an amazing mother. She is one of those few people who are able to take crying children out of their mother's arms and actually get them to calm down. I think I'll have a lot of learning to do, but I learn fast." But there’s one baby duty he won’t help out with. Don said, "Trumps don't do diapers."

Vanessa told People, "Everyone's very excited, [but] if you mention the 'grandpa' word (to Donald Sr.), he might not be so excited." Of little Barron's relationship to his upcoming niece or nephew, Vanessa said, "They'll be more like brothers, or brother and sister."