r/babywearing

Community Overview

About r/babywearing

Babywearing is simply holding your baby close to your body using fabric or a carrier instead of your arms. This sub is for advice and support on your babywearing journey! Learn about different types of carriers, how to use them, and post a fit check for advice on how to get an optimal fit. We are not a buy/sell group and those activities are not permitted here. We are not affiliated with any Facebook groups or carrier brands.

The community at a glance

r/babywearing is a Subreddit for Parents with roughly 83K members. It has been around since 2011. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 20K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Fit Check, Carrier, and Ring Sling. Product recommendations often mention carrier, baby carrier, and ring sling.

On Reddit
Established 2011
83K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +20K members
Growth: +31.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 536 members
  • 2014: 975 members
  • 2015: 1K members
  • 2016: 1K members
  • 2017: 1K members
  • 2018: 3K members
  • 2019: 6K members
  • 2020: 7K members
  • 2021: 7K members
  • 2023: 15K members
  • 2024: 11K members
  • 2025: 18K members
  • 2026: 10K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 1K members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 2K members

Topics

  • Fit Check
    188 posts in the past month
    #1
    Fit Check
    188
  • Carrier
    115 posts in the past month
    #2
    Carrier
    115
  • Ring Sling
    47 posts in the past month
    #3
    Ring Sling
    47
  • Babywearing
    47 posts in the past month
    #4
    Babywearing
    47
  • Newborn
    43 posts in the past month
    #5
    Newborn
    43

Flair

  • Fit Check
    78 posts in the past month
    1. Little win + fit check
    2. First time momma baby wearing
    3. Ring sling
    #1
    Fit Check
    Little win + fit check · First time momma baby wearing · Ring sling
    78
  • Discuss
    29 posts in the past month
    1. Tactical baby gear ads
    2. Are other people allowed to wear your baby?
    3. I don't get the Ring Sling hype
    #2
    Discuss
    Tactical baby gear ads · Are other people allowed to wear your baby? · I don't get the Ring Sling hype
    29
  • Just for Fun / Meme
    10 posts in the past month
    1. NHL hockey player baby wearing - and looks like correctly!
    2. Look at this awful carrier someone posted on Facebook marketplace
    3. Didymos has no chill
    #3
    Just for Fun / Meme
    NHL hockey player baby wearing - and looks like correctly! · Look at this awful carrier someone posted on Facebook marketplace · Didymos has no chill
    10
  • Influencer Wearing Dangerously
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Someone give Josh a fit check!
    2. My heart stopped when I saw this
    3. Million Dollar Nannies 😖
    #4
    Influencer Wearing Dangerously
    Someone give Josh a fit check! · My heart stopped when I saw this · Million Dollar Nannies 😖
    6

Product recommendations

  • carrier
    99 posts in the past month
    1. Best carriers for back pain
    2. Best carrier for upper back pain
    3. Best high back carrier for very short person in warm weather?
    #1
    carrier
    Best carriers for back pain · Best carrier for upper back pain · Best high back carrier for very short person in warm weather?
    99
  • baby carrier
    80 posts in the past month
    1. Best baby carrier to support baby and reduce back pain?
    2. I’m so overwhelmed.. please tell me the best baby carrier for $150 or less!!
    3. I’m so overwhelmed.. please tell me the best baby carrier for $150 or less!!
    #2
    baby carrier
    Best baby carrier to support baby and reduce back pain? · I’m so overwhelmed.. please tell me the best baby carrier for $150 or less!! · I’m so overwhelmed.. please tell me the best baby carrier for $150 or less!!
    80
  • ring sling
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Best summer fabrics for ring slings?
    2. Best resources/advice for nursing in ring sling?
    3. Ring sling with newborns.. Is feet in position not recommended?
    #3
    ring sling
    Best summer fabrics for ring slings? · Best resources/advice for nursing in ring sling? · Ring sling with newborns.. Is feet in position not recommended?
    7

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/babywearing for?
Best for Parents enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/babywearing 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/babywearing have?
Roughly 83K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/babywearing on?
r/babywearing 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/babywearing cover?
On the Hive Index, r/babywearing is organized under Parents.
How do I join r/babywearing?
You can join r/babywearing 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.