Drool Pads and Storage Bags and Scrunchies, Oh My! hope&plum’s Guide to Baby Carrier Accessories

Most people know us for our cozy, supportive, and size inclusive carriers, but did you know that hope&plum also makes a variety of practical and stylish baby carrier accessories? From storage solutions to hair accessories, our team has come up with answers for some of the most common inconveniences parents may experience while babywearing, and raising small children in general. Not only do our accessories come in the same custom fabrics and inclusive sizes as your favorite baby wraps, ring slings, meh dais, Sprouts, and Larks, but (as an added bonus) our carrier accessories are a wonderful way for us to cut down on fabric waste. If you’re searching for a baby carrier accessory that will help you remain hands-free while babywearing, makes for an amazing gift (for babywearers and non-babywearers alike), helps you store and organize your essentials (and sometimes even the carriers themselves), then you’re in the right place. Read on for a detailed list of our most popular baby carrier accessories and see which ones are calling your name!

If your baby drools a lot, or is teething and chewing on the edges of your carrier, we highly recommend using our drool pads. Fun Fact: Repeated exposure to the enzymes in your baby’s saliva can start to break down the natural fibers of the carrier fabric, meaning, if you have a constantly drooly or currently teething baby, you could be stuck in a never-ending laundry loop *cue horror movie scream*. Don’t fret, hope&plum has your back. Instead of having to do the full wash and dry routine every time you’re done wearing, just pop on a pair of drool pads from the get-go to form a barrier that’s easy to remove and wash. 

Yes! Both the hope&plum fanny pack and carrier pocket are designed to be comfortably worn while babywearing. Our fanny pack comes in two inclusive sizes and can be worn around the waist (picture it under one of our apron style carriers or baby wrap) or as a crossbody bag (perfect for ring slings). Our carrier pocket is slightly smaller in size, and made to slide directly on to the waistband of your Sprout or Lark. Both of these carrier accessories come in our custom fabrics and are a great way to keep your small, essential items close while keeping your hands free for chasing your big kids around or enjoying that first sip of coffee on your morning walk.

If you’re looking for a baby carrier accessory that can be used for larger items, more items, or even for storing your carrier, then the hope&plum flat bottom bag is the perfect accessory for you! This versatile beauty is a best seller for a reason. Not only do our zippered flat bottom bags come in all of your favorite hope&plum prints, but they are structured and spacious enough to serve as a carrier protector (You no longer have to fear tossing your carrier onto the cheez-it and fruit gummy-littered floor of your van), diaper bag replacement, snack holder, travel art kit, makeup bag, or even a gift bag!

We do! hope&plum makes stretchy headbands, bandanas, and two sizes of scrunchie. As you may know, we take our commitment to low fabric waste very seriously, so what better way to make use of smaller or awkward cuts of fabric than to create wearable art! Whether you’re using your scrunchie to keep your hair out of little toddler fingers in a back carry, or using your stretchy headband to keep you hair back while you nurse, or just using your bandana for a cute fashion moment, our hope&plum hair accessories are a fun way to experiment with different prints and treat yourself to something that is just for you!

hope&plum has several non-babywearing related accessories, namely our key fobs and soft glasses cases. Looking to match all of your essential items to your favorite hope&plum carriers? We’ve got you! Looking for a way to keep your favorite prints in your life now that your babywearing days are coming to an end? We’ve got you! Looking for the perfect teenager gift, teacher gift, or stocking stuffer for the holidays? You guessed it: We’ve got you!!