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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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Sprout or Lark? How to Pick the Right hope&plum Buckle Carrier

When you compare our two buckle carriers, the Sprout and Lark are similar, but have key differences. Start with the Sprout and then move up to the Lark.

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.

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.