hope&plum Blog
Babywearing After a C-Section: Your Guide to Healing Through Connection
Explore how babywearing after a C-section can enhance mobility and promote healing, ensuring a seamless transition to adding a new member to the family.
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A Complete Ring Sling Safety Guide: How hope&plum Takes You from Newborn to Toddler
Is your ring sling safe? hope&plum breaks down ring sling safety tips by age — newborn through toddler — so you can carry with confidence.
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Which is the Best Baby Carrier? hope&plum’s Guide to Babywearing by Activity
Not sure which carrier to use? hope&plum's activity guide helps you pick the best baby carrier for every moment. Explore our full lineup!
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Ask the OT: How Do I Support My Pelvic Floor While Babywearing?
Support your pelvic floor with good posture, gentle movement, therapy, and pelvic floor-friendly carriers like ring slings, wraps, meh dais, the Sprout, and Larks.
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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.
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Ask the OT: How Do I Get My Older Baby to Want to be Worn?
If your older baby resists babywearing, stay calm, check their needs, make it fun, respect their autonomy, and focus on connection—it's a shared experience.
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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.
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Is It Safe to Babywear in Summer Heat? Yes, and Here's How
Whether you're spending days at the pool, in your yard, or going on a lark - it's best to understand how to safely babywear in the summer heat. We asked our VIP group for tips of their own and are...
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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!
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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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