Kourtney Kardashian Details Her "Attachment Parenting" Approach for Baby Rocky

Kourtney Kardashian shared a glimpse into her "attachment parenting" style after giving birth to her and Travis Barker's 7-month-old son Rocky Thirteen Barker in November.

By Gabrielle Chung Jun 28, 2024 11:00 AMTags
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Kourtney Kardashian is pooshing back the curtains on her motherhood journey.

In fact, the reality star got very hands-on after giving birth to her and Travis Barker's son Rocky in November. Opting for attachment parenting—a child-rearing method encouraging physical touch between the mother and infant, including extended breastfeeding and co-sleeping—Kourtney chose to stay at home with her baby boy for 40 days so they could bond.

"In many different cultures, women don't leave the house after having a baby for 40 days to let your body have that time to heal," Kourtney shared during the June 27 episode of The Kardashians. "And beyond that, I'm really into attachment parenting. I really don't separate from him."

Sharing that she's created a "blissful baby bubble" at home for herself and Rocky, the 45-year-old continued, "I feel like my time is dedicated to taking care of my baby and bonding with him." 

That's why Kourtney—who also shares kids Mason, 14, Penelope, 11, and Reign, 9, with ex Scott Disick—is in no rush to lose the weight she gained during her pregnancy with Rocky.

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"My priority is not bouncing back and getting my body back in shape like it has been in the past," she said in a confessional. "I remember after having Mason, it used to be a really big thing to talk about how soon can you bounce back."

Now, instead of "stressing myself out to eat a certain diet," Kourtney said her focus is "all about just nourishing and eating the best food to keep up my milk supply."

"I care to get back," she added at the time, "but I'm breastfeeding so I'm taking my time."

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And Kourtney is no stranger to attachment parenting. After all, that was the philosophy she relied on during Penelope and Reign's early days.

"We didn't leave the house for the first 40 days," the Poosh founder recounted to Vogue in an October 2023 interview. "After, you're super-connected and I love that."

For more of Kourtney's mommy moments with Rocky, keep reading.

Little Learner

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's son Rocky Thirteen Barker was deep in a book, reading all about the Pixar movie Inside Out 2 in November 2024.

Catching Some Rays

Kourtney took her son for a beach walk, as seen in an Instagram photo she shared in November 2024. 

Disney Dad

On Rocky's first birthday, Travis took his son to meet Mickey Mouse at Disneyland.

House of Mouse

The baby boy got to take home his very own Mickey Mouse balloon during his visit to the Happiest Place on Earth.

Around the World

Rocky played with some unique toys, embracing a globe bouncy ball and a skeleton prop ahead of Halloween.

Bat Baby

For Rocky's first Halloween, Kourtney and Travis dressed him in a sweet bat onesie.

Spook-tacular

At 11 months, Rocky also sported a skeleton outfit for Halloween 2024.

Beach Bound

The couple took Rocky to the ocean in an October 2024 snap.

Growing Up Fast

He took in the views in September 2024. 

Spot the Tot

The reality star bundled up in a cheetah print coat as she carried Rocky in this snapshot shared by Travis in September 2024.

Miss You

The Blink-182 drummer kissed his baby boy on the cheek in this September 2024 picture.

Mother-Son Selfie

Say cheese! Kourtney snapped a breastfeeding selfie with Rocky in September 2024.

Tour Life

In August 2024, Kourtney shared photos from the road as the family joined Travis on Blink-182's summer tour, including this snapshot of herself nursing Rocky backstage.

Aliens Exist

Rocky had a blast riding on an UFO buggy backstage at a Blink-182 show.

Father's Day Tribute

"Happy Father’s Day @travisbarker !!" Kourtney wrote to Travis on Instagram on Father's Day 2024, sharing never-before-seen pics of her husband with their son. "Beyond grateful for the Dad that you are to our baby boy, and all of our kids."

Kisses for Baby

Kourtney continued, " You keep us safe and protected and take care of us. Having a family with you is heaven. Happy to celebrate you!"

Sun Day, Fun Day

Kourtney also included this pic of Travis and Rocky in her Father's Day tribute.

The Parenting Show

Travis' daughter Alabama shared this photo of the couple with baby Rocky in June 2024.

Sky's the Limit

Travis played with his baby boy on a private plane.

All the Small Things

The Poosh founder and the rocker shared a sweet kiss while holding their son Rocky, who they welcomed on Nov. 1, 2023.

Mother's Day

Travis commemorated Kourtney's first Mother's Day with Rocky, writing on Instagram in May 2024, "Happy Mother’s Day to my best friend and partner."

Baby Joy

"Our children are so lucky to have you," the musician—who is also dad to step-daughter Atiana de la Hoya, son Landon Barker and daughter Alabama Barker with ex Shanna Moakler—continued in his tribute to Kourtney. "Thank you for filling our home with love, laughter, and joy."

Family Forever

Sharing photos of Kourtney and Rocky, Travis added in his Mother's Day message, "I love you forever and ever my wife @kourtneykardash."

Rock Me to Sleep

Rocky fell asleep during this tender moment with Kourtney, who also shares kids Mason, Penelope and Reign with ex Scott Disick.

Mom Life

Travis shared a sweet look at life with their baby boy, captioning this mother-son photo on Instagram in April 2024, "I love our life together. Thank you for being the most amazing wife a person could ask for."

Light It Up

The Kardashians star celebrated her 45th birthday alongside Travis and Rocky in April 2024, with the family ringing in the milestone with a firework display.

Come Fly With Me

Rocky took his first international flight when the family flew down to Australia for Travis' Blink-182 tour in March 2024.

Making Waves

Travis splashed around the gentle waves with his son during a family vacation in the Bahamas.

Dreaming of You

Kourtney and Rocky shared a bed in this sweet snap posted by Travis on Mother's Day 2024.

Fell in Love at the Rock Show

The drummer's baby boy joined him behind the kit.

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