r/newborns

130k members
r/newborns is a subreddit with 130k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses baby, newborn, sleep, struggling, and feeding, and they frequently recommend/review swaddle, breast pumps, and breast pump.
A subreddit for parents/caretakers of newborn babies and those who are getting ready to have babies.

Popular Themes in r/newborns

#1
Pain & Anger
: "I can’t set my 12w old down it’s ruining my life"
3 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "When to take newborn to urgent care for low grade fever and diarrhea?"
2 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "What products would you recommend for a first time mom?"
1 post

Popular Topics in r/newborns

#1

Baby

38 posts
#2

Newborn

18 posts
#3

Sleep

: "I am so tired of putting my newborn to Sleep"
12 posts
#4

Struggling

10 posts
#5

Feeding

7 posts
#6

Breastfeeding

7 posts
#7

Postpartum

6 posts
#8

Baby Gear

5 posts
#9

Parenting

5 posts
#10

Reflux

4 posts

Products Discussed in r/newborns

Swaddle

73 reviews
#1
Halo
4.9 from 16 reviews
#2
Love to Dream
4.8 from 8 reviews
#3
Zipadee Zip
4.8 from 4 reviews

Breast Pumps

49 reviews
#1
Spectra
4.6 from 18 reviews
#2
Medela
3.9 from 7 reviews
#3
Lansinoh
4.8 from 5 reviews

Breast Pump

31 reviews
#1
Spectra
4.1 from 9 reviews
#2
Momcozy
4.9 from 9 reviews
#3
Medela
4.4 from 5 reviews

Flair Used in r/newborns

#1
Vent
: "Telling new moms to feed newborns on a schedule…"
45 posts
#2
Sleep
: "Baby slept through the night and I feel like a new person"
36 posts
#3
Postpartum Life
: "Husband is getting a hang of fatherhood and uh… it’s kinda hot"
31 posts
#4
Tips and Tricks
: "Newborn parenting tip: be a tourist in your own house"
30 posts
#5
Family and Relationships
: "Anyone else get irritated with their husbands lack of urgency??"
17 posts
#6
Feeding
: "Mother will only breastfeed or pump despite inadequate supply"
14 posts
#7
Pee and Poop
: "Baby Pooping/Peeing as soon as diaper comes off"
10 posts
#8
Health & Safety
: "Had to take baby to the store 5 days old. Give me reassurance please"
6 posts
#9
Product Recommendations
: "Gift for new mom?"
6 posts
#10
Skills and Milestones
: "Two month FOMO"
3 posts

Member Growth in r/newborns

Yearly
+47k members(57.2%)

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Last updated: July 16, 2026