Have a baby due amidst April showers? While the forecast may be rainy, according to your baby's birth flowers — the daisy and sweet pea — this season is bound to bring you a sunny child who's relaxed and outgoing: a social butterfly who's as sweet as a pea!
What are the April birth flowers?
If you have an April baby, his birth flowers are the fresh daisy and the fragrant sweet pea. And when it comes to predicting your young one's personality, these birth flowers are good news all around. Expect an empathetic, adaptable child who surrounds himself — and everyone who knows him — with friendship, beauty, and love.
Daisy: Still waters run deep
Is there anything crisper and more spring-fresh than a daisy first bursting into bloom? Daisies begin flowering in April, making them the perfect symbol for your April baby. These bright white flowers traditionally represent simplicity and innocence, but the biology of daisies reveals they are about so much more.
While a single daisy may look like just that — one flower — it's actually two flowers combined into one. The fuzzy yellow sun in the center is one flower, while the crown of white petals is another. These two flowers work in tandem to attract as many bees as possible, which is why daisies have come to symbolize collaboration, friendliness, and true love.
Your daisy child will go above and beyond "playing well with others." He's a natural team player with genuine love, curiosity, and empathy for others. Daisies thrive in a variety of environments (wet, dry, they don't care!), and this birth flower foretells a child who is easygoing and thrives in every new situation that life throws at him.
"My April baby is the most wonderful caring girl in the world," says What to Expect Community mom graciebeanbaby. "She is 4 and she is very focused on being a hero and helping people."
Like the saying "still waters run deep," a daisy child's friendly, easygoing exterior belies a deeper understanding of the inner workings of human nature and how we can all be stronger together.
"My 9-year-old is April 22, and he is an absolute doll," says Community mom Fallin. "His teachers just told us that he is a peacemaker and always looking out for the little guys in the class."
Track your pregnancy, plan your baby's arrival, and connect with other moms who have babies due in April on the What to Expect app.
Sweet Pea: Sweet as a pea, beautiful as a butterfly
Sweet peas are best known for their enchanting scent: a delightful mix of oranges, honey, and jasmine. But don't disregard their beauty — climbing up a wall or trellis, sweet peas' colorful, silky April blooms could be mistaken for butterflies mid-flight. Originally discovered in southern Italy in the 1600s, they've been shared around the world by botanists and plant lovers. These easy-to-grow, aromatic annuals are welcome in any garden!
You can expect your April baby to be as sweet as the aromatic sweet pea and twice as beautiful. Just like the sweet pea — which does best when surrounded by others, from trees that provide shade to a trellis to climb — don't be surprised if your little one's innate friendliness and kindness makes him something of a social butterfly.
"They are the type to have all eyes on them, and they shine in the light. I always admire that about them," observes Community member dream2create about those born in April.
How can I incorporate the daisy and sweet pea into our family's life?
To include the daisy and sweet pea, consider planting them as well as incorporating flower-themed decor. Whether you want to head outside and add some color to your yard or brighten up your child's room, here are some creative ideas:
- Watch them grow. Both daisies and sweet peas are easy to grow outdoors, though sweet peas prefer cooler weather. Make sure to give your sweet peas a trellis or fence to climb!
- Embrace a neutral pallet. Are you in love with the neutral nursery trend? As the parent of an April baby, you're in luck! With their whites and creams, daisies make the perfect gently hued nursery decor. Check out this DIY daisy mobile or just search for daisy decor, and you'll be well on your way to creating a daisy-themed room.
- Go retro. Prefer something more polychromatic and playful? Take some inspiration from the '80s and '90s "flower power" decor themes, which often features the daisy flower and lots of pastel colors. Try your hand at a pastel-colored nursery or bedroom, and add crocheted or chenille daisy pillows and daisy decals to your walls.
- Get crafty. This DIY yarn flower wall of daisies is bound to make a statement, and your little one will learn so much from exploring all the different textures. While inexpensive, this project can be a little time-consuming, so save it for a rainy day at home.
- Don't forget the sweet peas! While less popular than daisy decor, with sweet peas, the road less traveled is definitively sweet. Framed prints or photos of sweet peas make beautiful wall decor. Not to mention, a spritz here and there of sweet-pea infused oil or perfume around your home (when safe for your child) is a great way to enjoy the enchanting scent of this special flower year-round.
Integrating your little one's birth flowers into your home or every day happenings can bring joy to all, but these flowers also serve as a reminder of your baby's birth season and month, as well as their personality and their spirit.
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