February baby facts
What pops into your mind when you read the word February? A month with 28 days but sometimes 29? Love month? National pizza day? Well for soon-to-be moms that are expecting to give birth this February, this month gets a different meaning. Do you know that February babies are special? In fact, here are some February baby facts!
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1. February babies birthstone
A purple stone called Amethyst is their birthstone.
Amethyst is derived from the Greek word amethusthos meaning “not intoxicated”. In Neolithic Period, people used the amethyst in several ways such as beads in their jewelry. The ancient civilization considered this stone synonymous with luxury. That’s why this stone costs a fortune. The purple color also symbolizes royalty and allegiance to Christ.
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“Amethyst’s ability to expand the higher mind also enhances one’s creativity and passion.”
How about giving your baby the name Amethyst? That sounds lovely!
2. Zodiac sign? Aquarius.
People born in February have a zodiac sign of Aquarius. And we know for a fact that Aquarius people usually stand out. That’s because they are assertive, analytical and unique. They are also easy going, but mostly independent. They know what they want and they take things seriously.
3. The Primrose
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February babies have a birth flower of the Violet Primrose. The meaning of this is modesty, spiritual wisdom, humility and faithfulness.
4. Feb babies are taller and smarter
According to a study, over the past 7 years, 21,000 children who are born in February were significantly heavier, taller and had a larger head circumference at the age of 7. Most of them are also top of the class. Amazing, right?
5. They are born with a creative side
According to LifeDaily, people who are born in February are most likely to become artists. This is because of their dominant right brain that focuses on the artistic side.
6. February babies can see their names in shining lights
According to Journal of Social Sciences, most of the big artists nowadays are born in January and February. Maybe you will give birth to the next queen and diva!
7. Their relationships can be an explosive one
According to Loverly, men who are born in February and marry women who are born in March are most likely to have a divorce. Calm down, these are just studies and stats. On the bright side of things, having your birthday set on the love month will also be an advantage if you work things out.
8. Leap Day
How about the babies who are born in leap day? People who are born in this day are extra special. Because they only celebrate their birthdays every 4 years! Does that mean they don’t age? Well, not really. Most of them just choose to celebrate their birthday the day before or after on non-leap years.
9. They are less likely to be irritable
According to researchers from Hungary, in the study of 400 people, babies who are born in February are most likely to have mood swings when they grow up and less likely to become irritable adults.
“The February sunshine steeps your boughs and tints the buds and swells the leaves within.”
William C. Bryant
SOURCE: Huffpost , Good Housekeeping
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