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A brown skinned woman with black hair and glasses stands in profile and smiles at the camera. She is cold weather babywearing in a Lark.
Baby Carrier Tips

More of hope&plum's Cold Weather Babywearing Tips

Stay warm with thin layers, babywearing jackets, and pre-tied carriers. Secure accessories, especially before a back carry. Check in on baby's temperature.

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A BIPOC straight size man smiles at the camera while wearing his baby on his front in a ring sling.
Baby Carrier Tips

Babywearing for Dads: hope&plum's Practical, Confidence-Building Guide

Babywearing is for dads! Dads are comfortable in hope&plum’s inclusive carriers. They bond better, feel more confident, and balance the parental load.

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A close up of BIPOC baby worn on their caregiver's front in a Sprout.
Baby Carrier Tips

Introducing The Sprout: Everything You Need to Know About Our Newborn Baby Carrier

Meet the Sprout - hope&plum’s newborn carrier designed to fit their specific safety needs. It is safe, snuggly, and comfy for newborns and their caregivers.

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A white woman smiles at the camera while embracing her older infant worn on her front in a Sprout
Baby Carrier Tips

Which hope&plum Buckle Carrier is Best for My Baby?

hope&plum has a buckle carrier for each age and stage. Start with the Sprout at 0-2 months, then the Baby Lark at 3-6 months, and the Kid Lark at 2-3 years.

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A white, straight size woman smiles at the camera while she embraces her newborn worn on her front in a Sprout
Baby Carrier Tips

The Story Behind the Sprout: Your New Favorite Newborn Baby Carrier

Newborn baby carriers should be designed with an infant’s needs in mind. The Sprout prioritizes comfort, safety, and ease for both baby and caregiver.

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A light skinned woman with blue hair embraces a toddler she wears on her side in a ring sling. The toddler sucks her thumb. Standing close to them is a little kid smiling with his eyes closed.
Baby Carrier Tips

Sized-Up Snuggles: hope&plum Tips for Babywearing a Toddler

You can babywear into the toddler years. Focus on safety and support. If your toddler can’t fit safely in your carrier, size up. Practice and be patient.

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A light-skinned with shoulder-length, dark brown curly hair woman adjusts a Lark that is draped over the back of a chair.
Baby Carrier Tips

Babywearing Safety Tip: Inspect Your Carriers Before Use

Give your carriers a quick once-over each time you use them. If you’re worried your carrier is unsafe, DO NOT USE IT! Baby’s safety is the number one priority.

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Two women stand in nearly profile. The first wears her baby in a stretchy wrap and bottle feeds. The second wears her baby in a ring sling and nurses.
Baby Carrier Tips

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

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

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Three caregivers stand while carrying babies: one in a ring sling front carry, one in a back carry in a meh dai, and one in a stretchy wrap. The middle caregiver is the only one seen in full.
Baby Carrier Tips

First Snugs to Toddler Hugs: hope&plum’s Complete Guide to Babywearing

Carry your little one from newborn snuggles to toddler hugs with hope&plum’s carriers—safe, comfy, and designed to grow with your family every step of the way.

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A woman smiles at the camera and stands in profile while wearing her older baby in a Lark on her front. Her baby appears to be smiling and hugging her.
Baby Carrier Tips

Carriers and Costumes: A hope&plum Halloween Sequel

hope&plum offers Halloween costume ideas that incorporate baby carriers, from color-inspired looks to fantasy and history themes, plus creative group costumes.

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