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8 Fascinating Facts About February Babies
There’s a lot to love about babies born during the shortest month of the year!

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February may already have you a little more heart-eyed than usual—and having a lovebug on the way only amps up those warm-and-fuzzy feels. Even though February is the shortest month of the year, there’s no shortage of things to love about February babies.
The lilac-colored stone represents peace and love and, in some cultures, was believed to have protective qualities.
…When it comes to their birth flower, at least. Though we tend to associate February with all things pink and red, February’s birth flower is the delicate violet—a symbol of virtue, modesty, and faithfulness.
If your baby is born before February 19, they’ll be an Aquarius, a sign associated with intelligence, independence, and quirkiness. Babies born at the end of the month (February 19th or later), fall under Pisces, a sign known for being kind, compassionate, and easygoing.
One study found that more celebrities were born in Aquarius season than under other zodiac signs. Jennifer Aniston, Harry Styles, Rebel Wilson, Chris Rock, and Laura Dern are a few fellow famous February Aquarians.
One of the most common professions for February babies is artist, according to one British study that examined the link between birth month and career. Another job that’s high on the list for February babies? Traffic cop.
If your February baby is due at the end of the month, they might have a very special birthday. Leap Day (February 29) only rolls around once every four years, so there’s typically a 1/365 chance of being born on any given day, but there’s a 1/1461 chance of being born on Leap Day!
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