/r/AttachmentParenting/

r/AttachmentParenting

65k members
r/AttachmentParenting is a subreddit with 65k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses struggling, sleep, baby, parenting, and separation, and they frequently recommend/review parenting books, swaddle, and baby wrap or carrier.
A sub for anyone who wants support with parenting through an attachment philosophy approach. The term attachment parenting was coined by American pediatrician William Sears, and focuses on the nurturing connection that parents can develop with their children, with the goal of raising secure, independent, and empathetic humans.

Popular Themes in r/AttachmentParenting

#1
Advice Requests
: "Parents of super active toddlers—how do you cope? 😅"
55 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Does anyone else feel sad that the baby/toddler years have been so hard?"
4 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Pregnant with 2nd, now 4yo suddenly clingy and anxious. Help?"
3 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "What can I do for money with a baby with me?"
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "F21 looking for fun? Add me on ssssnnnnaaaaappp"
1 post

Popular Topics in r/AttachmentParenting

#1

Struggling

22 posts
#2

Sleep

20 posts
#3

Baby

13 posts
#4

Parenting

12 posts
#5

Separation

4 posts
#6

Toddler

4 posts
#7

Weaning

3 posts
#8

Guilt

3 posts
#9

Attachment

3 posts
#10

Worst

2 posts

Products Discussed in r/AttachmentParenting

Parenting Books

13 reviews
#1
Kim John Payne and Lisa Ross
5.0 from 1 review
#2
Mona Delahooke
5.0 from 1 review
#3
Daniel Siegel and Tina Bryson
5.0 from 1 review

Swaddle

11 reviews
#1
Swaddelini
3.3 from 3 reviews
#2
Love to Dream
4.5 from 2 reviews
#3
Love to Dream Zip Up Swaddle
4.0 from 1 review
#1
Ergobaby
5.0 from 2 reviews
#2
Lillebaby
5.0 from 1 review
#3
Konny
5.0 from 1 review

Flair Used in r/AttachmentParenting

#1
❤ Sleep ❤
: "Co-sleeping at 11 UPDATE"
67 posts
#2
🤍 Support Needed 🤍
: "Does anyone else feel sad that the baby/toddler years have been so hard?"
57 posts
#3
❤ General Discussion ❤
: "It’s harder to be responsive with 2"
19 posts
#4
❤ Toddler ❤
: "Parents of super active toddlers—how do you cope? 😅"
13 posts
#5
❤ Separation ❤
: "Should I cancel my trips?"
9 posts
#6
❤ Daycare / School / Other Caregivers ❤
: "12 month old cries so loudly that the daycare sends her home within 2 to 3 hours everyday"
6 posts
#7
❤ Emotions & Feelings ❤
: "Guilt about going back to work"
6 posts
#8
❤ Behavior ❤
: "How do you keep your patience with your (just turning) 3 year old"
5 posts
#9
❤ Feeding ❤
: "Meals & snacks for toddler"
4 posts
#10
❤ Siblings ❤
: "My 3 year old says he wants to hurt his baby brother. Help!"
2 posts

Member Growth in r/AttachmentParenting

Yearly
+13k members(25.5%)

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Last updated: August 28, 2026