3.6K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 119 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/NewParents Traffic & Engagement r/NewParents Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/NewParents Most Active Times When r/NewParents Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/NewParents Flair Performance r/NewParents Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Sleep | 752 (21.1%) | 6 |
| Feeding | 364 (10.2%) | 8 |
| Mental Health | 337 (9.5%) | 26 |
| Tips to Share | 287 (8.1%) | 17 |
| Product Reviews/Questions | 215 (6.0%) | 7 |
| Babies Being Babies | 156 (4.4%) | 26 |
| Skills and Milestones | 153 (4.3%) | 18 |
| Family Problems | 145 (4.1%) | 1 |
| Childcare | 136 (3.8%) | 28 |
| Illness/Injuries | 136 (3.8%) | 15 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/NewParents Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/NewParents
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| baby | 753 (21.1%) | 23 | 35 |
| old | 544 (15.3%) | 11 | 17 |
| month | 389 (10.9%) | 9 | 16 |
| sleep | 334 (9.4%) | 6 | 26 |
| months | 143 (4.0%) | 17 | 16 |
| help | 141 (4.0%) | 4 | 12 |
| time | 109 (3.1%) | 23 | 34 |
| anyone | 99 (2.8%) | 25 | 25 |
| week | 98 (2.8%) | 11 | 28 |
| newborn | 94 (2.6%) | 28 | 50 |
r/NewParents Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/NewParents
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/NewParents Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/NewParents
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Contact Nap: Baby's POV
I regret motherhood bc my baby has several birth defects
Why doesn’t anyone tell you
Daycare wants ‘consistent’ pick up drop off times
I love my baby
What’s a newborn or baby tip you learned that you tell everyone?
Oh. My. God. I was making a big mistake and I had no idea till 17 months old.
Ms Rachel has taught my 11.5 month old SO much.
Why does everyone hate kids now?
Babysitter let my baby cry for 40 minutes
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Nap: Baby's POV | 1.7K | 48 | text | Sep 17 |
| I regret motherhood bc my baby has several birth defects | 1.1K | 300 | text | Sep 29 |
| Why doesn’t anyone tell you | 1.0K | 163 | text | Sep 23 |
| Daycare wants ‘consistent’ pick up drop off times | 977 | 260 | text | Sep 24 |
| I love my baby | 966 | 89 | text | Sep 8 |
| What’s a newborn or baby tip you learned that you tell everyone? | 945 | 1.1K | text | Sep 27 |
| Oh. My. God. I was making a big mistake and I had no idea till 17 months old. | 856 | 236 | text | Sep 15 |
| Ms Rachel has taught my 11.5 month old SO much. | 834 | 619 | text | Sep 20 |
| Why does everyone hate kids now? | 712 | 377 | text | Sep 9 |
| Babysitter let my baby cry for 40 minutes | 711 | 215 | text | Sep 13 |
r/NewParents Audience Overlap r/NewParents Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/NewParents FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/NewParents
What's the best time to post on r/NewParents?
Based on posting volume, r/NewParents is most active on Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/NewParents?
r/NewParents averages 119 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/NewParents get?
Posts on r/NewParents average about 16 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/NewParents get most?
On r/NewParents, most posts are text posts (100%)