2.2K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 72 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Mondays around 11 AM 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 | 520 (23.2%) | 6 |
| Feeding | 363 (16.2%) | 3 |
| Vent | 332 (14.8%) | 24 |
| Tips and Tricks | 235 (10.5%) | 9 |
| Postpartum Life | 222 (9.9%) | 28 |
| Health & Safety | 195 (8.7%) | 6 |
| Skills and Milestones | 83 (3.7%) | 12 |
| Family and Relationships | 69 (3.1%) | 21 |
| Pee and Poop | 68 (3.0%) | 12 |
| Product Recommendations | 63 (2.8%) | 6 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/newborns Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/newborns
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| baby | 437 (19.5%) | 12 | 20 |
| old | 337 (15.0%) | 5 | 11 |
| week | 237 (10.6%) | 6 | 12 |
| sleep | 223 (9.9%) | 8 | 15 |
| newborn | 170 (7.6%) | 15 | 22 |
| month | 106 (4.7%) | 4 | 16 |
| help | 100 (4.5%) | 4 | 12 |
| weeks | 86 (3.8%) | 10 | 19 |
| night | 83 (3.7%) | 7 | 18 |
| day | 65 (2.9%) | 6 | 10 |
r/newborns Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/newborns
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
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
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Hold them when they cry
So my baby decided to embarrass me today…
“Friends” just pissed me off
We are expecting too much
Sometimes babies are babies
Who here is having an absolute blast?!
I’m spoiling my newborn
Dropped four week old
The anticipation was crazy
GUYS it happened
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hold them when they cry | 1.1K | 135 | text | Aug 20 |
| So my baby decided to embarrass me today… | 902 | 61 | text | Aug 7 |
| “Friends” just pissed me off | 576 | 205 | text | Aug 9 |
| We are expecting too much | 478 | 50 | text | Aug 1 |
| Sometimes babies are babies | 395 | 42 | text | Aug 21 |
| Who here is having an absolute blast?! | 347 | 202 | text | Aug 6 |
| I’m spoiling my newborn | 333 | 165 | text | Aug 11 |
| Dropped four week old | 302 | 136 | text | Aug 6 |
| The anticipation was crazy | 300 | 19 | text | Aug 9 |
| GUYS it happened | 294 | 58 | text | Aug 4 |
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 Mondays around 11 AM 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 72 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 11 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%)