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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.

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.

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!

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!

From Rebozos to Ring Slings - Babywearing in Latin America

Babywearing in Latin America has deep roots. Tools like the manta in the Andes and the rebozo in Mesoamerica inspire modern carriers like the ring sling.

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.