r/AttachmentParenting is a subreddit with 64k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses sleep, struggling, baby, parenting, and weaning, 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
: "My wife is suffering so much due to nighttime breastfeeding our 18 month old baby"
33 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "I'm feeling so ashamed and I'm disgusted from myself"
8 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "High need baby - impossible to put to sleep, we tried everything - literally. Please help"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/AttachmentParenting
#1
Sleep
: "Baby uncomfortable/fussing for second half of night, every night"
24 posts
#2
Struggling
22 posts
#3
Baby
13 posts
#4
Parenting
12 posts
#5
Weaning
4 posts
#6
Separation
4 posts
#7
Toddler
4 posts
#8
Nap
: "Baby starts daycare in 1 month and unsure how to handle Naps"
4 posts
#9
Guilt
3 posts
#10
Attachment
3 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
Baby Wrap Or Carrier
6 reviews
#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
🤍 Support Needed 🤍
: "Why am I not allowed to think motherhood is hard?"
62 posts
#2
❤ Sleep ❤
: "It’s not your fault, it’s just your baby"
53 posts
#3
❤ General Discussion ❤
: "A little thought"
21 posts
#4
❤ Daycare / School / Other Caregivers ❤
: "Navigating generational differences with grandma: She doesn’t let him "cry it out," but her threshold for picking him up is so much higher than mine. Looking for advice/reassurance."
11 posts
#5
❤ Separation ❤
: "15 month old starting daycare next week 💔"
10 posts
#6
❤ Attachment ❤
: "Baby too attached to mum?"
10 posts
#7
❤ Toddler ❤
: "I finally did it!!"
8 posts
#8
❤ Emotions & Feelings ❤
: "I had an adult tantrum today"
6 posts
#9
❤ Partner / Co-parent ❤
: "My 7-year-old says my girlfriend sleeping over feels “too much.” Am I moving too fast?"
3 posts
#10
❤ Feeding ❤
: "Weaning a 3 year old?"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/AttachmentParenting
Yearly
+13k members(25.5%)
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Last updated: August 14, 2026