u/Effective-Ad-6176 — reddlx

Hey, I’m the person behind PeekABook.

And honestly, this didn’t start as a product idea.

It started with something that made me uncomfortable…

I always thought the hard part of parenting would be sleep.

Or the crying.

Or the exhaustion.

But it turned out to be this small moment:

My baby looking at me… while I’m on my phone.

Not even doing anything urgent.

Just replying to messages, checking things, scrolling.

And I caught myself thinking:

“This is what he sees all day.”

That hit me.

I’m not against phones. My work actually depends on it.

But I started wondering how to stay present without completely disconnecting from reality.

Curious if anyone else has felt this?

Hi everyone 👋

I wanted to start this space by sharing a small story behind PeekABook.

Like many parents, I found myself working from my phone a lot… even when my baby was right there watching me. And honestly, it didn’t feel right. Not because using a phone is bad, but because I realized how much babies observe and copy what we do.

That’s where the idea for PeekABook came from.

It’s a simple concept: something that lets parents handle quick tasks on their phone, without putting a screen directly in front of their child. Not to replace real interaction, not to “trick” anyone, but just to create a small buffer during those moments when life happens.

This community is not just about the product.

It’s about:

• navigating screen time as parents

• sharing real-life situations (no judgment)

• small habits that make a difference over time

I’d really like this to be a place where people can openly share their experiences — whether you agree with the idea or not.

So I’ll start with a question:

👉 What’s your biggest challenge when it comes to using your phone around your child?

Curious to hear your thoughts.