hope&plum Blog

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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.

A white plus sized woman smiles at the camera while wearing her newborn in a hope&plum Sprout Newborn Carrier on her front

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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Community Canvas with Jenna Hicks

Meet Jenna: a working mom from our babywearing community who uses hope&plum to hold her baby close while on the job and helping out at the family farm.

A BIPOC plus size woman looks down and embraces her infant worn on her front in a hope&plum Sprout Newborn Carrier

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hope&plum's Guide to the Benefits of Babywearing

Discover research-backed benefits of babywearing — boosting bonding, breastfeeding, baby's development, and happiness. Plus, find your perfect carrier!

Baby Carrier Tips

We’ll Take it To Go: hope&plum’s Guide to Feeding in Carriers

Feeding in carriers keeps life moving—loosen, feed, retighten, and stay safe. Upright, mindful, and mobile—because fed is always best.

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Budget vs Premium Baby Carriers: Are Pricier Carriers Really Worth the Money?

Budget, secondhand, or premium baby carriers? Find out more about the differences as told by 249 real parents so you can spend your money wisely.

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hope&plum Artist Update: What’s New with Jill Labieniec?

Learn what artist Jill Labieniec has been up to since her first two prints released, the inspiration behind Charm, and what it's like to work with hope&plum.

A diverse group of women wearing newborns in hope&plum’s four different newborn carriers: sprout, meh dai, baby wrap, and ring sling.

Baby Carrier Tips

hope&plum’s Guide to the Best Newborn Carriers of 2026

Discover our picks for the best newborn carriers of the year and how all our recs are designed specifically for newborn fit, comfort, and safety in mind.

Meet the Artist

Meet the Artist: Jill Labieniec

Meet the artist behind our two prints, Ginger & Savannah! We are thrilled to have partnered with Jill Labieniec -- an amazing designer and illustrator -- ...

Two photos of the same BIPOC straight size woman wearing her baby are next to each other. The left is a Sprout and the right is a Lark.

Baby Carrier Tips

Sprout or Lark? How to Pick the Right hope&plum Buckle Carrier

When you compare our two buckle carriers, the Sprout and Lark are similar, but have key differences. Start with the Sprout and then move up to the Lark.