So, you’re blogging away to your heart’s content about your adorable little cutie-pies, posting artfully arranged pictures of them in the snow or describing their latest supermarket meltdown in excruciating detail, when you’re struck by a troubling thought: is anybody actually reading this? And if they aren’t reading me, who are they reading? Who are the big fish in the even bigger pond that is the world of parenting blogs?

Who are the most influential parenting bloggers on Twitter in the UK?

Let’s break this down to the national level. We’ve taken a look at the Tots 100 list of UK parenting blogs, adding a few other parenting blogs that we’ve encountered that do not feature, and tried to assess the impact each blogger has on Twitter, using the social media analytics service, Klout.

Klout is one of the ways in which UK bloggers are able to gauge (and jealously guard) their own social media impact. To give some sense of perspective, Google and Twitter each have a Klout score of 97. (Klout has rather modestly awarded itself a score of 80.) The score is one of the factors that Tots 100 use to come up with its own rankings each month, but Klout focuses particularly on likes, comments and shares – social media’s most precious crypto-currency.

Our Top 50

So, deep breath, here is our list of the 50 most influential parenting bloggers on Twitter. We’ve highlighted our Top 13, as there was just too much influence to squeeze into 10 bloggers.

The good news is that many of them are joint 38th, so no one has to worry about being bottom of the league. On other hand, we are very aware that we might have left out a mummy blogging superstar out there somewhere, so if you have any suggestions for people we’ve overlooked, let us know by posting a comment below.

 

 Blog nameTwitter handleReal nameQuick BiographyKloutFollowersTweets
1Brummy Mummy of 2brummymummyof2Emma ConwayWith a higher Klout score than any other blogger we've found on Twitter, Brummy Em is at our Number 1 spot. A reassuring voice that being a mum can be much harder work than Instagram might let on that's been heard everywhere from the Daily Mail to the Huffington Post.7921,22252,240
2Write Like No One's WatchingcharltaylorCharlotte TaylorOne of the @ChannelMum 'online village', 'the honest face of parenting', Charlotte is a mother of two with twin passions for 90s music and cheese. She's our second most influential parenting Twitter account, making the most of her relatively small number of followers.775,35045,025
3This Mama LifeThisMamaLifeUKSarah Willox KnottSarah is in our third position and a full-time working mum and vlogger from London.768,58221,944
4The Sensory SeekerpinkoddyJoy JacksonJoy is our fourth most influential Twitter parenting blogger with a mammoth 120k tweets. She is a zero waste ambassador and SEND advocate from Gloucestershire with plenty of expertise to share with parents of children with special needs.7210,010121,012
5Mudpie FridaysMudpieFridaysClare MinallClare is a mother of two who is dedicated to balancing motherhood with a corporate career. She also shares her experiences of being pregnant with Sticky Blood Syndrome. Despite only having 8.5k tweets, she rounds off our Top 5.7021,7428,517
5North East Family FunNEFamilyFunSamantha RickeltonSam is an award-winning family, travelling and money-saving blogger who acts as a 'mini-TripAdvisor' for the North East of England. Mother in a family of five and full-time blogger.7013,03443,162
7Side Street StylelaurasidestreetLaura SchwormstedtSouth African feminist, ethical living and family blogger. Laura lives in Wales and travels near and far with her partner and two children.6816,31626,743
7Toby & RootobyandrooHarriet ShearsmithHarriet appears at joint number 7 in our list of influential parenting tweeters. She's a coffee addict living in the North of England and a mother of three with expert knowledge of children products.6822,46156,471
7Cuddle FairyCuddleFairyBecky O'HaireBecky is a New York native who has crossed the Atlantic to live in Mayo in the West of Ireland. Her posts on Positive Parenting and a healthy lifestyle have won her enough influence to appear at joint number 7.6821,42978,752
7We're going on an adventureLollinskiColette BurgessRegularly appearing on Mummy blogging award shortlists, Colette has transplanted herself across the Pennines into Manchester and our Top 10. She blogs about her family of five and her life balancing teaching and motherhood.6816,72169,955
7Monkey and MouseyMonkeyandMouseyJenny EavesScottish Mum to two young boys, Jenny is also a home educator and a bat ecologist. She posts extensively on travel, breastfeeding and parenting with respect.6823,19281,077
7ET Speaks from HomeetspeaksfromEileen TeoEileen is a mother of two and award-winning blogger, who writes about cookery, DIY and raising a family within the Chinese culture.6819,094119,400
7The Inspiration EditInspire_EditAngela MilnesAngela is an award-winning Lancashire family lifestyle blogger and qualified Early Years teacher, posting about interest-based learning and crafty ideas.6820,591116,485
14Slummy Single MummymummybloggerJo MiddletonMulti-award winning UK family and lifestyle blogger. Certified word lover. Single mummy to Belle, @teachezbee and three kittens. At least threetimes more followers than any other blogger in this countdown.6784,52271,334
14A Moment with FrancaWithFrancaFranca DesjardinsLawyer mum living in London. Multi-award-nominated family, lifestyle & travel blog. Part of vlogger team for @HuffPostUK and @MumsnetTowers. Creator of #KCACOLS.6714,79532,452
14You Baby Me MummyyoubabymemummyAby MooreBlogger, Course Creator, Mischief Maker. Make your BLOG into your BIZ. Enormous n/umber of tweets, over 225k.6724,629227,987
14The Brick CastleTheBrickCastleJenny LeonardParent. Skilled at Lego building, dishwashing, mending all things broken or trodden on.. Ninja Pirate Friendly (aka Jenny).6714,97019,626
14Missing SleepmissingsleepKaren LangridgeSleep deprived mum of two boys (8 & 10) Parenting and travel blogger.6719,26313,892
14Mother DistractedlindahobbisLinda HobbisBlogger, influencer, content creator, top 100 UK family lifestyle blog. Lives in Cardiff, Wales.6712,671146,641
14Someone's MummumsomeoneDanielle DugginsDanielle Duggins. Award winning and multi-award nominated blogger, writer and autism awareness campaigner.6721,41931,741
14Northumberland MamNorthumMamKim CarberryA stay at home mum to two girls Becky & Ellie! Living it up in Northumberland in the North East of England677,65458,797
22Plutonium SoxPlutoniumSoxNatalie RayA family, travel and lifestyle blogger sharing the ordinary moments that make our lives extraordinary. Based in the West Midlands.6618,19150,586
22The Dadventurerthe_dadventurerDave HornbySharing the adventures of a stay-at-home dad. Preschooler daughter (L) & newborn son ('Beetle'). #2 UK Dad Blog & #4 UK Parenting Blog.6615,27738,746
22What Katy SaidwhatkatysaidukKatyJoin me & other mums to Declutter Motherhood and be the best you.6615,58463,288
22A Cornish Mumstevie_couchStevie CouchUK Blogger, Mum of boys 2004 + 2006 1 who has Type1 Diabetes, partner to a very patient man who I once gave food poisoning.6622,15546,410
22Verily Victoria VocalisesVicWeltonVictoria WeltonPoet, Photographer, Lifestyle, Parent & Travel Blogger, daughter born January 2007, son born June 2017 via IVF Vlog series The Conception Diaries.6612,56177,390
22Kiddy ChartsKiddyChartsHelen NealeTop parent blog; Parenting advice; digital marketer with Channel Mum; parenting with glass of red & a smile.6620,59974,679
28Pink Pear BearpinkpearbearLouise TaylorLouise, Cheltenham, blogger, love my children & cake!6514,78318,797
29Hurrah for GinHurrahforGinKatie KirbyWriter/drawer person type thing. I like cheese, brushing my teeth, rabbits & gin. Published bestselling books on the trials of parenting,6417,18418,600
29EdspireEdspireJennie HenleyHome educating mummy of 5 children 0-7. Passionate about baby play and learning through play. Living our life for Tilda.6412,72883,726
29Le Coin de MelLeCoindeMelMel KnibbMaman of 4. Always camera in one hand, coffee in the other & chatting about food (or eating it!). Blogging about family life, food, allergies & photography.646,89046,821
29Bubbablue and meetustyEmma TustianFarmer’s wife, mum of one, blogger, plus the day job (whatever that may be). Loves dancing, photography and talking.647,34655,037
29Life Unexpected 2lifeunexpected2Chloe TaylorAward-Winning Family Lifestyle Blogger. Lives in Cornwall. Mum to a toddler. Travel Lover. On a mission to help busy mums!6411,09641,060
29The Purple Pumpkin BlogMsPurplePumpkinMichelle OrdeverSharing recipes, printables, travel (+ more!). Creative Blogger, Photographer, Disney Addict.646,66662,393
29Evans-Crittens Family BlogclaireyfaireyClaire EvansWriter of fun, family lifestyle blog with heart. Come along and read all about our adventures…649,50215,443
29Bump to Babybumptobaby_blogAlex GladwinMum of 2 boys. Wife to my childhood sweetheart. Tudor obsessed. Crazy cat lady & Vegetarian. Award-nominated Blogger & Vlogger.649,48018,987
29Life As MumlifeasmumblogBeth OwenMum of 3. Parenting Blogger. Mummy blogger. Parenting blogger. NorthWalesBlogger646,56250,782
38The Reading ResidenceReadingResJocelyn ReadingMum, Family & Lifestyle blogger. Bookworm, novice gardener, stationery & bujo addict, snail mailer, OU student.6312,98965,069
38Scrapbook LivesscrapbooklivesLaurenMama to Athena, 4 & Arlo, 2 ☆ Job: Community. Manager & Social Media Manager (freelance).639,44948,255
38Let's Talk MommyletstalkmommyJenny Ripatti-TaylorAward winning blogger, mommy of two, Author, PR friendly, freelance, food editor at Little & Fierce.6310,11451,802
38Five Little Dovesfivelittledove5Laura EmmersonLancashire based Parenting blog Finalist. Mumsnet 2016 - Campaigner BiBs2017. Inspirational. Mum of 5. Raising awareness whilst raising rainbows.6310,2408,979
38Life According to Mrs ShiltsmrsshiltsEmma ShiltonUK Family Lifestyle Blogger. Mama to Olly (5yo) & Baby Freddie born Jan 2018.6310,25576,164
38A Slice of my LifecorneliusblogLeanne CorneliusAuthor of A Slice of My Life Wales blog. Mama of Aria born Feb 15 and two fur babies, Kitty & Earl Grey. Family & Lifestyle Blogger & Photographer.6310,14649,177
38Little Hearts, Big LoveliquoriceukLouise GeorgeFull-time mummy & blogger, raising awareness of CHD & treasuring every precious moment with my gorgeous girlies. Shortlisted in BiBs2016 for best family blog.639,05337,007
38Twin Mum and DadTwinmumanddadEmily HigginsEmily Higgins. Parenting, Travel, Lifestyle. Mummy & daddy to twin girls.6311,97853,635
38Hodge Podge DaysHodgePodgeDaysJane ArschavirFood, family & lifestyle blogger. Freelance Writer. ICA Cheese Judge. Proud Mancunian. Loves crafts. Mum to a boy & a pup. 98% tired.6310,46244,171
38Ramblings of a Suburban Mumsuburb4nmumMaria HyrapietMum of two boys, works @eveningstandard Designer by day. Family, Travel & Lifestyle Blogger by night.639,73414,568
38Katy KickerkatykickerKaty StevensI love to help people kick their finances into touch. I blog about parenting, money saving and much more. Based in Harlow, Essex.639,98048,427
38Life with Pink PrincesseslwpprincessesJodie May-SmithA UK Parenting & Lifestyle Blogger & Vlogger. Covering family, travel and more!634,82624,469
38Making It UpliveotherwiseJax BluntAutistic home educator, blogger, sometime geek, I have children, books, and pictures crowding out the words in my head.639,368242,946

*The Klout scores were all taken on 24 February 2018.