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toni darling frank x hope&plum

Medley and Darling

NOT YOUR AVERAGE BABY CARRIER BRAND

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Style that doesn't sacrifice comfort.

Breathable natural fiber baby carriers

Sold out three times since February.

the perfect newborn carrier

Our Baby Carriers
BEST SELLER
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Lark Baby Carriers
Versatile & Easy-to-Use

Intuitive to use and perfect for babies and toddlers! Featuring an easy-to-use buckle system and front/back carry options.

Sprout Newborn Carrier
Newborn Perfection

A carrier designed to perfectly fit newborns. Supportive woven fabric, 7-24 lbs, no insert needed.

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Ring Slings
Fast & Simple

The fastest and simplest way to babywear without the fuss of buckles and hardware. Our favorite for nursing and bottle feeding in the carrier!

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Baby Wraps
Perfect for Newborns

Best for newborns and beginners, wraps provide a versatile experience for that cozy, womb-like feeling and precious skin-to-skin bonding.

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Meh Dai
Customizable Support

Unmatched comfort and support, it's our go-to for extended babywearing! The perfect choice for those who want the ultimate baby carrier experience.

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Age, weight, temperament.

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Your size, your plans, how often you'll carry.

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To the carrier that fits your life.

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What parents are saying

Real reviews. Real families.

Thousands of parents have carried their babies in hope&plum. Here's what they have to say.

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Made in Minnesota

15 minutes from our front door.

Every carrier is cut, sewn, and inspected within fifteen minutes of our Minneapolis warehouse. No overseas manufacturing. No vague "ethical" claims. We'll show you the shop floor. Most brands won't.

  1. Fair pay, stable work

    Our local manufacturing partner has been making hope&plum baby carriers for years. We visit the floor weekly, and know every hand behind every carrier.

  2. Natural fibers that breathe

    Hemp, linen, Tencel, and cotton blends. Chosen for how they feel against baby's skin. Breathable, soft, and built to last.

  3. Safety is the floor, not the ceiling.

    Every carrier meets ASTM safety standards. We add rigorous QC, free fit consultations, and hands-on education because we believe in babywearing, not just selling carriers.

Our ethics
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The Faces Behind Those Carriers You're About to be Obsessed With

Meet Skye & Mallory

Two best friends who got fed up with carriers that didn't fit, prints that were boring, and an industry that acted like plus-size parents didn't exist.

So we said "screw it" and started hope&plum in 2018. Seven years later, we're still making carriers that actually work for all bodies, creating prints that make you stop and stare, and proving that ethical manufacturing and safety aren't just nice ideas: they're the baseline.

Welcome to the anti-boring, actually-size-inclusive, no-BS carrier company. 💜

MORE ABOUT US

Co-Founder - Marketing & Legal (The sass and the fine print)

HI, I'M SKYE!

After my traumatic birth, babywearing became how I bonded with my daughter, and honestly? I fell in love with it. But here's the thing: the baby carrier world was frustrating. The FOMO. The judgement.

So we created hope&plum: carriers that actually fit well, in prints you'll love, with a community that lifts you up instead of stressing you out. No FOMO. No judgment. Just baby carriers that make your life easier.

Today, I handle marketing and legal. So yeah, I make the cheeky videos AND read the very boring contracts. Living the dream. 💜

Co-Founder - Warehouse & Operations (Gets it to your door)

Hi, I'M MALLORY!

I'm a certified babywearing educator and mom of 3 who've been carried through grocery store meltdowns, toddler tantrums, and approximately 10,000 diaper changes. I love babywearing, but I got really tired of carriers that claimed to be "one size fits all" when they clearly only fit some bodies comfortably.

As a plus-size parent, I was done with extenders and an industry that treated my body like an afterthought. Size inclusivity isn't a nice-to-have for us: it's the entire point.

Today, I oversee our warehouse, quality control, and fulfillment teams. We make sure every carrier that leaves our warehouse is perfect and gets to you on time. 💜

Parenting & Babywearing

The hope&plum Blog

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Baby Carrier Tips

What’s the Best hope&plum Newborn Carrier for Dads?

The best newborn carrier for dads is easy, comfortable, and intuitive. Discover why the Sprout leads, with ring slings, wraps, and meh dais close behind.

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Meet the Artist

hope&plum Guest Artist: Meet Toni Darling Frank

Meet artist Toni Darling Frank! Read about her creative process and learn what inspired hope&plum’s new prints Medley and Darling.

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Baby Carrier Tips

hope&plum’s Most Frequently Asked Questions About Newborn Babywearing

Got newborn babywearing questions? We've got answers! Learn safe positioning, the best carriers for newborns, and expert tips for a confident, cozy start.

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