| name | reddit-replies |
| description | Drafts human-sounding Reddit replies for BabyPickr founder posts in parenting gear subs (r/Buyingforbaby, r/beyondthebump, etc.). Verifies catalog facts, builds safe deep links, and applies blog-writing anti-AI voice rules. Use when the user wants to reply to a Reddit post, share babypickr.com on Reddit, or polish a comment before posting. |
Reddit replies (BabyPickr)
Read blog-writing skill first for voice and anti-AI rules. This skill adds Reddit-specific workflow, catalog checks, and link rules.
Voice (inherits blog-writing)
Write like a tired-but-sharp parent who has compared gear in a hallway, not a brand account or gear blogger.
- Answer the post first. Link last.
- State opinions plainly ("I'd grab the Minu", "I'd test that in the store").
- Specific numbers beat adjectives (lbs, inches, age/weight limits).
- Vary paragraph length: one short line, then a longer explanation.
- No em dashes (
—), en dashes (–), or double hyphens (--) in comment copy.
- Cut AI tells: rule-of-three lists, staccato fact chains, hedging stacks ("Additionally", "It's worth noting"), empty intensifiers ("game-changer", "seamless", "crucial").
Reddit-specific rules
Structure
- Lead with help — congrats or empathy only if natural, then direct advice.
- Address their fear or constraint — don't dismiss (e.g. tipping, sizing, budget).
- Products you don't carry — honest gap ("haven't used it myself"). Do not mention BabyPickr, "my tool", or "my site" yet.
- Products you carry — specs from catalog, plain parent language, clear pick for their situation.
- Site mention last — one sentence: "I put together a stroller comparison site when we were shopping…" then markdown link.
Never reference BabyPickr, "the tool", or "my site" before paragraph 5. Readers don't know what you mean.
Links
| Rule | Detail |
|---|
| Domain | Always https://www.babypickr.com (config/seo-metadata.ts SITE_ORIGIN) |
| Format | Reddit markdown: [natural anchor text](url) — never paste raw ?sortBy=…&highlight=… in the comment body |
| When to link | Thread asks for comparison, specs, or "what would you choose?" Skip link if a link-free comment is enough (first post in a sub, tight self-promo rules). |
Supported browse URL params (strollers /)
Cold visitors skip the journey gate when any of these are present (app/strollers-home.tsx):
space — apartment | housebudget — budget | mid | premiumparentHeight — short | average | tallsortBy — best-match | value | portability | ratinghighlight — catalog ASIN (scrolls to product card)
Not supported in URL today: features=travel, features=double, or other Must-have chips. Do not invent query params. UI filters exist; deep links do not.
Other categories: check that category's page.tsx for the same cold-visitor param pattern before linking.
Building deep links
- Grep catalog:
data/strollers.ts, data/car-seats.ts, etc.
- Confirm product exists, note
asin, weightLbs, flags (isTravelFriendly, etc.).
- Match link to the post situation (travel →
sortBy=portability; tall parent → parentHeight=tall).
- Prefer
highlight={ASIN} when recommending one catalog pick. Products with asin: null (e.g. Nuna TRVL dubl) cannot use highlight; tell them to search the brand name on site.
- Sanity-check: link must work without journey storage in browser.
Common stroller links:
| Situation | Example href |
|---|
| Travel / flying | /?sortBy=portability&highlight={minu-v3-asin} |
| Side-by-side double (Minu Duo) | /?sortBy=portability&highlight=B0DSX7TXKG |
| Tall parent | /?parentHeight=tall&sortBy=best-match&highlight={asin} |
| City apartment | /?space=apartment&sortBy=best-match&highlight={asin} |
Blog deep links are OK when the guide matches the thread (e.g. travel doubles in best-strollers-disney-world). Prefer gear browse when the post is not Disney/travel-park specific.
Self-promo tone
- Use: "I put together a stroller comparison site when we were shopping…"
- Avoid: "check out my website", "our travel filter", "side-by-side doubles sorted by weight here" (vague + marketing).
- Anchor text examples: "Minu Duo specs here", "Minu V3 specs and other portable strollers here".
Workflow
- [ ] Read the Reddit post — situation, fear, budget, products named
- [ ] Read blog-writing anti-AI section
- [ ] Grep catalog for every product you will mention
- [ ] Note gaps (not in catalog → honest "haven't used / can't compare specs")
- [ ] Draft advice-only body (no site mention)
- [ ] Add one closing line + markdown deep link
- [ ] Anti-AI pass: read aloud; cut dashes, triplets, symmetrical paragraphs
- [ ] Verify URL params against strollers-home (or category page)
No tests required unless you change catalog or browse URL behavior.
Catalog honesty
- Only cite specs from
data/*.ts or blog copy tied to catalog.
- Community lore (e.g. TRVL tipping with one empty seat): frame as "what kept coming up in reviews" or "I haven't owned one, but…" — not first-hand unless user confirms.
- Do not pretend to know products absent from catalog (Zoe Twin, Joie Rosemary LX, etc.).
Output format
Deliver a single copy-paste block for Reddit (plain text + markdown link). No tables or meta commentary inside the block unless the user asks for a breakdown.
For before/after samples see examples.md.
