3.9K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 126 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/NewParents Traffic & Engagement r/NewParents Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/NewParents Most Active Times When r/NewParents Is Most Active
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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 | 781 (19.9%) | 12 |
| Feeding | 433 (11.1%) | 8 |
| Mental Health | 357 (9.1%) | 22 |
| Tips to Share | 345 (8.8%) | 15 |
| Product Reviews/Questions | 295 (7.5%) | 9 |
| Skills and Milestones | 200 (5.1%) | 13 |
| Babies Being Babies | 171 (4.4%) | 21 |
| Family Problems | 158 (4.0%) | 2 |
| Medical Advice | 120 (3.1%) | 5 |
| Happy/Funny | 118 (3.0%) | 118 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/NewParents Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/NewParents
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| baby | 806 (20.6%) | 22 | 26 |
| old | 613 (15.7%) | 5 | 13 |
| month | 459 (11.7%) | 5 | 12 |
| sleep | 325 (8.3%) | 11 | 20 |
| help | 157 (4.0%) | 6 | 12 |
| months | 122 (3.1%) | 12 | 14 |
| week | 118 (3.0%) | 3 | 11 |
| time | 115 (2.9%) | 27 | 26 |
| advice | 110 (2.8%) | 3 | 13 |
| anyone | 106 (2.7%) | 14 | 23 |
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.
On behalf of all childless friends, I formally apologize to postpartum parents…
Just found out we are going to be new parents in less than 6 weeks!
SIDS
You can have a baby after 40
I am BAFFLED by how much of my day is spent getting an CLEARLY tired baby to sleep
I owe some of yall an apology
Why aren’t more people honest about the first year?
You all were right!
Nobody prepared me for the first time you realize you’ve left a part of their baby/childhood behind..
This is the happiest I’ve ever been
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On behalf of all childless friends, I formally apologize to postpartum parents… | 2.3K | 143 | text | Jul 12 |
| Just found out we are going to be new parents in less than 6 weeks! | 1.5K | 193 | text | Jul 19 |
| SIDS | 1.4K | 102 | text | Jul 21 |
| You can have a baby after 40 | 1.4K | 323 | text | Jul 8 |
| I am BAFFLED by how much of my day is spent getting an CLEARLY tired baby to sleep | 1.1K | 179 | text | Jul 20 |
| I owe some of yall an apology | 1.1K | 74 | text | Jul 31 |
| Why aren’t more people honest about the first year? | 1.1K | 484 | text | Jul 24 |
| You all were right! | 1.0K | 52 | text | Jul 10 |
| Nobody prepared me for the first time you realize you’ve left a part of their baby/childhood behind.. | 979 | 90 | text | Jul 15 |
| This is the happiest I’ve ever been | 865 | 93 | text | Jul 23 |
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 1 PM 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 126 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%)