Can you even search with a baby at home?

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March 01, 2026

by a searcher from INSEAD in London, UK

Hi everyone! Curious to know if some of you have launched their search shortly after having a baby, or even crazier, had babies during their search. What were your best strategies? How many hours did you work every day?
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from Washington University in St. Louis in St. Louis, MO, USA
I started when my son was 2 weeks old. Not finished yet, but making great progress. I would change how you look at the problem. Having a baby is less about preventing you from searching. Instead, it provides a filter (and motivation) to only work on that which is essential. Netflix is not essential. Beers with the boys is not essential. There is no time for nonsense. Few things are essential. Your marriage is. Your baby is. Your existing income is. Your future is. Your search is. Netflix will be there after your search. Your friends will be too, if they are worth having. Having a baby is a gift that empowers you to become a better version of yourself. That version of you can execute a successful search. No question.
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from University of Virginia in Richmond, VA, USA
Let me answer this with a story. My wife and I had the son who is asleep in my arms even as I type this response. One Sunday afternoon last August my wife went to brunch with her friends. I was buying a business in my town. I brought my toddler with me as they were walked me through how they recognized revenue and schedule work. He had his tablet and headphones. Then he pooped after an hour and a half. I bought the company last month. My thinking is “If you’re gonna scam me then look my Al cute son in the eye and scam him.” Seems to have worked. You can absolutely search with a kid. Bring the kid with you when you meet the seller.
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