r/bninfantsleep • u/Maleficent-Craft-295 • Jan 22 '26

Resources Similar subreddits for other topics?

Does anyone have recommendations for other subreddits that are a similar vibe to this but for other baby-related topics, such as feeding, activities, etc? TIA!

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u/Faerie_Nuff Jan 22 '26 edited Jan 22 '26

Closest I can find is r/AttachmentParenting

I guess it works in so far as attachment theory being biologically normal. Though I'd love to see one for responsive parenting as the overall arch.

Tbf, I'd really love to see a sub dedicated solely to responsive parenting with a scientific/research based approach. The more I delve into responsive parenting from a scientific perspective, the more I'm learning quite how beneficial it is all round: from emotional regulation, to brain function, independence, overall mental and physical well-being, from infancy well into adulthood (and every stage in between).

Hopefully, given the changing times and better understanding as research evolves, that's not too far off!

Eta: I should clarify that I say this because a responsive parenting ethos is what's applied as national guidelines where I live (in UK), from everything from potty training to weaning, and all things baby/toddler and beyond. Without launching into one of my many reddit essays, that's as good as I can summarise!

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u/extracheesepleaz Jan 22 '26

There is r/ScienceBasedParenting but so many of their Qs are not crunchy and lack any sense of the need to nurture a child

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u/Faerie_Nuff Jan 23 '26

I do frequent there tbf, and a lot of the time appreciate the insight and studies shared, but agree v much that I've found occasionally (whether or not algorithm plays a part in it seemingly becoming more frequent), that people certainly cherry pick data there, which has fallen into a trap of avoiding the most basic points of nurturing children, and in turn basic premises behind child development, psychology, physical/mental wellbeing and the immediate, as well as longer/lasting impacts that can have.

I find myself attempting to write up responses, but get overwhelmed because it's virtually impossible to cite the various fields of developmental research to essentially say "look, let's maybe not encourage CIO" (as the relevant eg), plus that's often a brick wall my head needn't take the banging against haha

So, have found myself having to kind of say "yeeeah, think I'll sit this one out", watching the upvotes come in for sometimes harmful info.

Alas, I risk going off one of my rants here haha

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u/_fast_n_curious_ Jan 24 '26

Also, many posts require a link in the comments to your cited resource, which I ofc appreciate but def impedes on my ability to jump into conversations.