513 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 17 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (80%).
r/NICUParents Traffic & Engagement r/NICUParents Traffic & Engagement
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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 | 218 (42.5%) | 7 |
| Support | 98 (19.1%) | 18 |
| Venting | 62 (12.1%) | 18 |
| Success: Then and now | 46 (9.0%) | 107 |
| Off topic | 22 (4.3%) | 19 |
| Surgery | 14 (2.7%) | 13 |
| Success: Little Victories | 13 (2.5%) | 61 |
| Introduction | 12 (2.3%) | 20 |
| Trigger warning | 9 (1.8%) | 32 |
| Trach | 8 (1.6%) | 40 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| baby | 91 (17.7%) | 20 | 11 |
| nicu | 73 (14.2%) | 19 | 10 |
| weeks | 43 (8.4%) | 19 | 14 |
| home | 28 (5.5%) | 35 | 8 |
| week | 27 (5.3%) | 48 | 7 |
| feeding | 26 (5.1%) | 9 | 8 |
| weeker | 26 (5.1%) | 90 | 9 |
| days | 25 (4.9%) | 57 | 11 |
| tube | 20 (3.9%) | 10 | 12 |
| help | 17 (3.3%) | 13 | 12 |
r/NICUParents Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/NICUParents
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| i.imgur.com | 11 | 9 |
r/NICUParents Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/NICUParents
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My 34 Weeker Turned 1 last Week
9 months and we got upgraded to ITU
same baby, same shirt buttons: 33 weeker two years later
Ex 27+6 micro preemie twins are now 4!
After nearly 300 days, we have a discharge date!
Our child is going to die and we don't know what to do.
My 33 weeker turned the big three
Two years later
29+6 severe IUGR, now 7.5mo 💓
my 32+4 weeker, now 7.5m adjusted
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My 34 Weeker Turned 1 last Week | 417 | 18 | image | Aug 2 |
| 9 months and we got upgraded to ITU | 397 | 39 | image | Aug 21 |
| same baby, same shirt buttons: 33 weeker two years later | 373 | 11 | image | Aug 6 |
| Ex 27+6 micro preemie twins are now 4! | 350 | 15 | image | Aug 19 |
| After nearly 300 days, we have a discharge date! | 292 | 30 | image | Aug 19 |
| Our child is going to die and we don't know what to do. | 283 | 98 | text | Aug 26 |
| My 33 weeker turned the big three | 271 | 19 | image | Aug 31 |
| Two years later | 260 | 8 | image | Aug 5 |
| 29+6 severe IUGR, now 7.5mo 💓 | 258 | 6 | image | Aug 15 |
| my 32+4 weeker, now 7.5m adjusted | 253 | 23 | image | Aug 9 |
r/NICUParents Audience Overlap r/NICUParents Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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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 3 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 17 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 25 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/NICUParents get most?
On r/NICUParents, most posts are text posts (80%)