hope&plum Blog

Woman holding her baby in a ring sling fabric.

How to Choose the Best Ring Sling Fabric

hope&plum offers two different ring sling fabrics: linen/cotton and hemp/cotton blends. Learn about the differences and decide which fabric is right for you!

A white straight size bearded man smiles down at his infant worn on his front in a hope&plum Sprout Newborn Carrier

Baby Carrier Tips

What’s the Best 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.

A straight size white woman works paints a tile in pink checker print and flowers in her bright indoor art studio

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.

a mom snuggling forward to forward with her baby in a hope&plum night garden lark baby carrier

Community Voices

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 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.

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

Baby Carrier Tips

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.

A hope&plum box with a dark green carrier printed with flowers and strawberries visible through a round, asymmetrical window in the front

Life Hacks

Budget vs. Premium Baby Carriers: What Real Parents Told Us

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.

A close up on the design process for a print. A pair of white hands hold a paper unicorn and scissors above a watercolor painting of flowers

Meet the Artist

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 close up shot of a BIPOC newborn worn on their mother’s front in a hope&plum Sprout Newborn Carrier.

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.