2.1K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 69 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/newborns Traffic & Engagement r/newborns Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/newborns Most Active Times When r/newborns Is Most Active
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r/newborns Flair Performance r/newborns Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Sleep | 501 (23.3%) | 7 |
| Feeding | 388 (18.1%) | 4 |
| Vent | 291 (13.6%) | 27 |
| Tips and Tricks | 221 (10.3%) | 12 |
| Postpartum Life | 187 (8.7%) | 39 |
| Health & Safety | 187 (8.7%) | 3 |
| Pee and Poop | 84 (3.9%) | 5 |
| Family and Relationships | 79 (3.7%) | 30 |
| Product Recommendations | 78 (3.6%) | 4 |
| Skills and Milestones | 55 (2.6%) | 18 |
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r/newborns Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/newborns
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| baby | 407 (18.9%) | 12 | 21 |
| old | 323 (15.0%) | 5 | 12 |
| sleep | 227 (10.6%) | 9 | 13 |
| week | 193 (9.0%) | 3 | 10 |
| newborn | 154 (7.2%) | 24 | 27 |
| help | 114 (5.3%) | 9 | 15 |
| month | 113 (5.3%) | 5 | 15 |
| feeding | 98 (4.6%) | 4 | 10 |
| day | 70 (3.3%) | 8 | 15 |
| time | 68 (3.2%) | 11 | 17 |
r/newborns Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/newborns
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/newborns Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/newborns
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Difference between soon-to-be and new parent posts on this sub crack me up
Telling new moms to feed newborns on a schedule…
I feel like the best mom in the world
Husband is getting a hang of fatherhood and uh… it’s kinda hot
We went to the movies today!!
“Sleep when baby sleeps” is a cruel joke😂
Goodbye and Good Riddance Newborn Stage
You are not overreacting-your husband isn't doing enough
MIL is overstimulating my baby
Husband told me to “f*** off”
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difference between soon-to-be and new parent posts on this sub crack me up | 990 | 106 | text | Jul 20 |
| Telling new moms to feed newborns on a schedule… | 793 | 236 | text | Jul 3 |
| I feel like the best mom in the world | 701 | 43 | text | Jul 15 |
| Husband is getting a hang of fatherhood and uh… it’s kinda hot | 673 | 42 | text | Jul 5 |
| We went to the movies today!! | 618 | 93 | text | Jul 29 |
| “Sleep when baby sleeps” is a cruel joke😂 | 573 | 96 | text | Jul 5 |
| Goodbye and Good Riddance Newborn Stage | 502 | 105 | text | Jul 9 |
| You are not overreacting-your husband isn't doing enough | 490 | 103 | text | Jul 24 |
| MIL is overstimulating my baby | 381 | 179 | text | Jul 18 |
| Husband told me to “f*** off” | 379 | 203 | text | Jul 17 |
r/newborns Audience Overlap r/newborns Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/newborns FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/newborns
What's the best time to post on r/newborns?
Based on posting volume, r/newborns is most active on Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/newborns?
r/newborns averages 69 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/newborns get?
Posts on r/newborns average about 13 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/newborns get most?
On r/newborns, most posts are text posts (100%)