jQuery :first-childSelector

jQuery Selectors

Definition and Usage

The :first-child selector selects the first child element of its parent.

Tip:Please use:last-childselector to select the last child element of its parent.

Syntax

Try it Yourself - Examples

Select the first <p> element of all <div> elements
How to select the first <p> element of all <div> elements.

The difference between :first and :first-child
Demonstrates the difference between the :first and :first-child selectors.

The difference between :first, :first-child, and :first-of-type
Demonstrates the difference between the :first, :first-child, and :first-of-type selectors.

jQuery Selectors