About r/AttachmentParenting
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.
The community at a glance
r/AttachmentParenting is a Subreddit for Parents with roughly 66K members. It has been around since 2010. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the Parenting communities list.
Roughly 13K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Struggling, Sleep, and Parenting. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention books, baby carrier, and bed.
Community Topics
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 585 members
- 2014: 481 members
- 2015: 259 members
- 2016: 446 members
- 2017: 654 members
- 2018: 2K members
- 2019: 5K members
- 2020: 6K members
- 2021: 6K members
- 2023: 14K members
- 2024: 9K members
- 2025: 10K members
- 2026: 11K members
Past year (monthly)
- Nov: 928 members
- Dec: 1K members
- Jan: 2K members
- Feb: 868 members
- Mar: 1K members
- Apr: 1K members
- May: 952 members
- Jun: 1K members
- Jul: 1K members
- Aug: 1K members
- Sep: 877 members
- Oct: 694 members
Themes
- Advice Requests12 posts in the past month
- Weaning Advice at 21 Months
- 1.5 year old crib refusal
- My husband is an amazing dad, but being the “less preferred” parent is breaking my heart a little. Is my son still securely attached to me?
#112Advice RequestsWeaning Advice at 21 Months · 1.5 year old crib refusal · My husband is an amazing dad, but being the “less preferred” parent is breaking my heart a little. Is my son still securely attached to me? - Solution Requests7 posts in the past month
- Daycare Naps - HELP!
- Baby not sleeping by himself
- Working on independent sleep with 2yo and how to go about it with new baby when she’s older
#27Solution RequestsDaycare Naps - HELP! · Baby not sleeping by himself · Working on independent sleep with 2yo and how to go about it with new baby when she’s older - Pain & Anger2 posts in the past month
- Still not over C-section sadness
- lol tantrums
#32Pain & AngerStill not over C-section sadness · lol tantrums
Topics
- Struggling20 posts in the past month#120Struggling
- Sleep19 posts in the past month#219Sleep
- Parenting12 posts in the past month#312Parenting
- Baby12 posts in the past month#412Baby
- Separation4 posts in the past month#54Separation
Flair
- ❤ Sleep ❤38 posts in the past month
- I want time in the morning before my toddler wakes up
- Weaned and toddler is (mostly) sleeping through the night, but I’m not!
- 13 mo old still only contact naps?
#138❤ Sleep ❤I want time in the morning before my toddler wakes up · Weaned and toddler is (mostly) sleeping through the night, but I’m not! · 13 mo old still only contact naps? - 🤍 Support Needed 🤍24 posts in the past month
- I can’t believe my baby is real
- Still not over C-section sadness
- My husband is an amazing dad, but being the “less preferred” parent is breaking my heart a little. Is my son still securely attached to me?
#224🤍 Support Needed 🤍I can’t believe my baby is real · Still not over C-section sadness · My husband is an amazing dad, but being the “less preferred” parent is breaking my heart a little. Is my son still securely attached to me? - ❤ Toddler ❤10 posts in the past month
- Weaning Advice at 21 Months
- My daughter prefers my husband
- Toddler Advice Wanted
#310❤ Toddler ❤Weaning Advice at 21 Months · My daughter prefers my husband · Toddler Advice Wanted - ❤ General Discussion ❤7 posts in the past month
- At what age/stage does group care have benefits for the kiddo that exceed being at home with nanny or family?
- Not letting grandma babysit aio
- Child development
#47❤ General Discussion ❤At what age/stage does group care have benefits for the kiddo that exceed being at home with nanny or family? · Not letting grandma babysit aio · Child development - ❤ Daycare / School / Other Caregivers ❤4 posts in the past month
- Daycare Naps - HELP!
- Extreme Separation Anxiety
- Trying to figure out a back to work schedule
#54❤ Daycare / School / Other Caregivers ❤Daycare Naps - HELP! · Extreme Separation Anxiety · Trying to figure out a back to work schedule
Product recommendations
- books9 posts in the past month
- Best AP children's books to prep for new sibling
- Best books!
- Best parenting book you’ve read
#19booksBest AP children's books to prep for new sibling · Best books! · Best parenting book you’ve read - baby carrier3 posts in the past month
- Best baby wearing wraps or carriers for forward/outward facing
- What is the best baby carrier to use while pregnant?
- Best carrier for Disney World in August?
#23baby carrierBest baby wearing wraps or carriers for forward/outward facing · What is the best baby carrier to use while pregnant? · Best carrier for Disney World in August? - bed3 posts in the past month
- Bedsharers: what is the best age for transitioning to separate beds?
- Need a new bed, what is best for bed sharing?
- Perhaps the best cosleeping FAQ I've seen.
#33bedBedsharers: what is the best age for transitioning to separate beds? · Need a new bed, what is best for bed sharing? · Perhaps the best cosleeping FAQ I've seen. - thermometer1 post in the past month
- Best thermometer for baby/toddler?
#41thermometerBest thermometer for baby/toddler? - car seat1 post in the past month
- Car seat recs
#51car seatCar seat recs
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/AttachmentParenting for?
- Best for Parents enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
- Is r/AttachmentParenting free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does r/AttachmentParenting have?
- Roughly 66K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/AttachmentParenting on?
- r/AttachmentParenting runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
- What topics does r/AttachmentParenting cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/AttachmentParenting is organized under Parents.
- How do I join r/AttachmentParenting?
- You can join r/AttachmentParenting by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Parenting communities like?
- Communities for parents at all stages, from pregnancy through raising teenagers. Reddit has active subreddits for specific parenting styles and age groups, with Facebook groups drawing hundreds of thousands of members for pregnancy advice, newborn questions, and general parenting discussion.
Monthly Stats
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- Views /mo (+71%)
- 11
- Visitors /mo (+57%)
- 1
- Referrals /mo
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