579 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 19 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 7 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (83%).
r/NICUParents Traffic & Engagement r/NICUParents 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/NICUParents Most Active Times When r/NICUParents 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/NICUParents Flair Performance r/NICUParents Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Advice | 230 (39.9%) | 6 |
| Support | 103 (17.9%) | 10 |
| Venting | 97 (16.8%) | 13 |
| Success: Then and now | 40 (6.9%) | 121 |
| Off topic | 29 (5.0%) | 21 |
| Trigger warning | 16 (2.8%) | 25 |
| Introduction | 15 (2.6%) | 15 |
| Surgery | 14 (2.4%) | 15 |
| Trach | 12 (2.1%) | 38 |
| Success: Little Victories | 12 (2.1%) | 81 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/NICUParents Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/NICUParents
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| nicu | 107 (18.5%) | 17 | 10 |
| baby | 65 (11.2%) | 18 | 9 |
| weeks | 42 (7.3%) | 29 | 8 |
| weeker | 36 (6.2%) | 61 | 10 |
| home | 33 (5.7%) | 20 | 8 |
| anyone | 23 (4.0%) | 14 | 16 |
| help | 22 (3.8%) | 5 | 7 |
| feeding | 22 (3.8%) | 5 | 5 |
| week | 21 (3.6%) | 19 | 11 |
| looking | 20 (3.5%) | 12 | 11 |
r/NICUParents Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/NICUParents
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| i.imgur.com | 6 | 92 |
r/NICUParents Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/NICUParents
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
18 years old!
1 year of formula and love
32 weeks to 4 months (triplet edition!)
Ex 25 weeker turning 1!
Just wanted to share 💗💗💗
Five years later 🥹💙 now and then if you want to take a peek at where we started
We graduated from the NICU yesterday
26 weeker now 5 months old. Trust the process and have faith. They’re stronger than they look 💪🏾❤️ 650 grams when born!
My 30 weeker is One!
From 27 seeker to 27 month old
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 years old! | 647 | 41 | image | Jun 30 |
| 1 year of formula and love | 406 | 10 | image | Jun 5 |
| 32 weeks to 4 months (triplet edition!) | 384 | 14 | image | Jun 11 |
| Ex 25 weeker turning 1! | 336 | 18 | image | Jun 10 |
| Just wanted to share 💗💗💗 | 320 | 33 | image | Jun 8 |
| Five years later 🥹💙 now and then if you want to take a peek at where we started | 301 | 12 | image | Jun 28 |
| We graduated from the NICU yesterday | 278 | 9 | image | Jun 2 |
| 26 weeker now 5 months old. Trust the process and have faith. They’re stronger than they look 💪🏾❤️ 650 grams when born! | 271 | 13 | image | Jun 11 |
| My 30 weeker is One! | 267 | 16 | image | Jun 27 |
| From 27 seeker to 27 month old | 241 | 8 | image | Jun 1 |
r/NICUParents Audience Overlap r/NICUParents Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/NICUParents FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/NICUParents
What's the best time to post on r/NICUParents?
Based on posting volume, r/NICUParents is most active on Tuesdays around 7 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/NICUParents?
r/NICUParents averages 19 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/NICUParents get?
Posts on r/NICUParents average about 21 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/NICUParents get most?
On r/NICUParents, most posts are text posts (83%)