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Who are your go-to influencers?

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LibbyMumsnet · 25/09/2023 17:26

We're curious about the influencers who inspire and guide you in your parenting journey. Who are your top go-to influencers in the parenting space? Share their names or handles and a quick reason why you find them influential. Let's create a list of the most impactful influencers according to our Mumsnet community. Thanks for your recommendations!

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BocolateChiscuits · 25/09/2023 17:54

I like a lady who does mini tours of the crap state of her house, to help people feel better about the crap state of theirs.
She has kids, there are clothes and toys and clutter everywhere. It works. I feel a bit more normal.
Don't know her name - think it's Emily something.

NetZeroZealot · 25/09/2023 17:55

Clearly some sort of revenue generating exercise for MNHQ. I do wish you would be more transparent.

TheChosenTwo · 25/09/2023 17:55

None. They’re not influencers, they’re advertisers.

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BocolateChiscuits · 25/09/2023 17:54

I like a lady who does mini tours of the crap state of her house, to help people feel better about the crap state of theirs.
She has kids, there are clothes and toys and clutter everywhere. It works. I feel a bit more normal.
Don't know her name - think it's Emily something.

Ä°s that the Welsh lady- shitmumsclub ?

topnoddy · 25/09/2023 17:57

Influences my ARSE !

Media whores more like

ErrolTheDragon · 25/09/2023 17:57

PaprikaPlease · 25/09/2023 17:54

Monty Don

Grin

Seriously ... parents on MN surely don't need 'influencers'

Pocketfullofdogtreats · 25/09/2023 17:57

Hmm, this is going well. Might have more luck if you post on Nethuns?

littlecornishsea · 25/09/2023 18:01

absolutely none

DeliaOwens · 25/09/2023 18:04

I'm sorry...my go-to influencers?
Do any people actually believe the cods wallop these so called trendsetters peddle?

Binningtonianrose · 25/09/2023 18:05

I enjoyed that popcorn.

Anyone putting their kids on Insta and promoting family perfection should be avoided at ALL costs.

myusernamewastakenbyme · 25/09/2023 18:06

Lol....these influencers are the most greedy freeloaders ever....they will promote anything and everything if they are getting it free or they are being paid #gifted #ad

TrustPenguins · 25/09/2023 18:06

🤣

LuluBlakey1 · 25/09/2023 18:07

None. I have no interest in any of them. I find the whole concept pathetic, puerile and think it typifies where we are as a society with mindless following of 'names' and willingness to earn fortunes for people who do sweet FA for a living except collect 'hits' on a website.

Esgaroth · 25/09/2023 18:09

I can't imagine having a "go-to influencer" 😆

Neekoh · 25/09/2023 18:09

Ugh.

ActDottie · 25/09/2023 18:10

None.

In fact I hate that influencers are so unrealistic about the reality of pregnancy and parenthood.

Im pregnant and bloody hate it and have felt so guilty about it because influencers I’ve watched have said it’s so magical and they love being pregnant etc. when that’s not the reality for many women.

soddingspiderseason · 25/09/2023 18:10

Boudicca. Fearsome mother.

JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn · 25/09/2023 18:12

I don't know any influencers. Wouldn't even cross my mind to 'go-to' one.

MermaidEyes · 25/09/2023 18:12

Well this is going well....

ShagratandGorbag4ever · 25/09/2023 18:13

LibbyMumsnet · 25/09/2023 17:26

We're curious about the influencers who inspire and guide you in your parenting journey. Who are your top go-to influencers in the parenting space? Share their names or handles and a quick reason why you find them influential. Let's create a list of the most impactful influencers according to our Mumsnet community. Thanks for your recommendations!

I don't follow 'influencers' but if I did, I would steer well clear of any who used the phrase 'parenting journey'.

Tenashelflife · 25/09/2023 18:14

I used to follow parenting accounts about 8 years ago but it all became either painfully smug and unrealistic or all about how they hate their kids and drink gin all the time.

olderbutwiser · 25/09/2023 18:15

As someone who was a mum in the 90s I am very sad my parenting space lacked go-to influencers.

fabricstash · 25/09/2023 18:16

GrinMumsnet is enough for me. No need to follow fake lives

clopper · 25/09/2023 18:17

None. If something is being promoted by influencers I would actively avoid the brand. Grifting for a living.

BethDuttonsTwin · 25/09/2023 18:17

Never sought out or watched a parenting influencer in my life.