If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve typed something into Google at 2 a.m. that you’d never admit out loud. (“Does my baby hate me?” anyone?) It’s basically the modern parent’s lifeline, a place we turn when we’re exhausted, baffled, or just trying to understand the latest word our tween used that sounded… not real.
Because parenting is confusing, and it can feel really solitary. When you notice a rash on your baby in the middle of the night, you’re the one tasked with figuring it out. From infancy to the teenage years, we’ll turn to our trusted search engines with thousands upon thousands of questions—and it’s no surprise that there’s a lot of overlap.
So what were moms and dads searching for this year? Google shared the biggest parenting search spikes of 2025, and let’s just say we’re all in this together.
Weird things babies do
Babies are mysterious little creatures. One minute they’re smiling, the next they’re making a noise that sounds like a farm animal, and naturally, we go straight to Google. Babies do a lot of strange things, so “why does my baby…” questions get a lot of play—and these were the most searched in 2025.
In their sleep
Yup, sleep takes up the majority of our mental energy for, well, years. Unsurprisingly, parents were Googling a ton of questions about baby sleep.
Pinch me while falling asleep: They’re exploring the world through touch… and you’re the closest interesting object.
Gasp while sleeping: Can be caused by reflux or gassiness, but call your doctor if it seems persistent.
Cry in their sleep but not wake up: Short sleep cycles, hunger, or general baby-ness.
Have bags under their eyes: Sleep or teething is often to blame.
Sleep with their mouth open: Usually due to a stuffy nose.
Breathe fast in their sleep: “Periodic breathing” is normal and something they grow out of.
In general
The questions don’t end with sleep. There are plenty of other odd things babies and toddlers get up to, and some are kind of freaky (Google, help!).
Hit their head on the wall: Often self-soothing or expressing big feelings (and yes, usually normal).
Have bubbles in their mouth: Teething = drool. So much drool.
Spit up an hour after eating: Reflux is common as tiny tummies mature.
Sound like a pig: Congestion or digestion can lead to surprisingly piggish noises.
If you’ve Googled any of these, solidarity. So did the rest of the world.
Weird things kids say
If you haven’t been made to feel completely out of the loop by your teen or tween’s slang, are you even a parent? They’re often so incomprehensible that moms and dads around the country were frantically trying to figure out what their kids were saying (spoiler: usually very little). These were the top searches of 2025.
67: This number that means… nothing… still topped searches.
41: Another nonsense number used to confuse adults (mission accomplished).
Chat: Just another way to refer to a friend, like “bro.”
Sigma: A “be yourself” vibe that teens latched onto.
Skibidi: A filler word for any chaotic moment that gained traction with the popular YouTube Skibidi Toilet videos.
Skibidi toilet: More nonsense—used for everything.
Ohio: Translation: weird, cringe, or just… Ohio.
Rizz: It’s essentially having cha-rizz-ma.
Good boy: A sarcastic “rule follower” jab that parents would probably like to see gone.
Aura: A compliment referring to someone’s “it” factor. It’s a good thing.
If you’ve searched any of these, you’re not alone because half of these don’t even mean anything (which feels intentional, no?).
Turns out we’re all turning to Google, whether we’re trying to decode a baby’s newest sound or a teenager’s newest invented language. Parenting is confusing, hilarious, and humbling—and it’s comforting to know we’re all typing the same strange questions into the search bar.
