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Babywearing Community Canvas with Mandy Pollard
Meet Mandy: a psychiatric nurse practitioner and mom of two who uses babywearing for bonding and whose personal and professional lives influence each other.
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The Minimalist Buckle Carrier Guide: Why Less Padding Means More Comfort
Does less padding mean less support? See why minimalist baby carriers beat bulky, foam-heavy designs, and what makes the Lark different.
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Newborn Ring Sling Tips and Tricks!
Discover ring sling tips for newborns: safe positioning, fabric choices, fit advice, and the benefits of babywearing your newborn from day one.
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How to Use a Sling: Step-by-Step Visual Ring Sling Instructions
New to ring slings? Read our step-by-step visual guide for how to thread, put on, and tighten a ring sling, front or hip carry, from newborn to toddler.
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Babywearing 101: Ring Sling Versus Stretchy Baby Wrap
Ring slings and stretchy baby wraps help cuddle your babies close from birth, but each has unique features. Some may opt for a newborn buckle carrier instead.
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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!
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Guide to Tandem Babywearing: Can I Wear Two Babies at Once?
Learn about tandem babywearing: an advanced skill most caregivers can do safely with practice. Start slow, build strength gradually, and listen to your body.
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How Do I Fix My Baby Carrier Fit? Common Babywearing Problems & Solutions
Is your baby carrier fit off? Learn how to fix the most common babywearing problems by carrier — from neck creep to a deep seat — with hope&plum.
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The Best Baby Carrier for Travel: hope&plum's Guide to Family Trips
Traveling with kids? Discover hope&plum's picks for the best baby carrier for all kinds of travel plus tips for packing, road trips, trains, and flights.
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hope&plum Guest Artist: Meet Cass Deller
Meet Australian artist Cass Deller, read about her creative process, and learn what inspired hope&plum’s prints: Petal, Vesper, and Maren.
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