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hope&plum Blog

For parents carrying it all (literally).

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Baby Carrier Tips

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.

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Life Hacks

The Best Baby Carrier for Travel: hope&plum's Guide to Family Trips

Traveling with kids? Discover hope&plum's picks for the best baby carrier for all kinds of travel plus tips for packing, road trips, trains, and flights.

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Meet the Artist

hope&plum Guest Artist: Meet Cass Deller

Meet Australian artist Cass Deller, read about her creative process, and learn what inspired hope&plum’s prints: Petal, Vesper, and Maren.

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Baby Carrier Tips

Managing Baby Tension + How It Affects Your Baby's Reaction to Babywearing

Learn how to resolve baby tension in babywearing with our expert tips on positioning, fit, and meeting your baby's needs for a more comfortable experience.

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Meet the Artist

hope&plum Guest Artist: Meet Maria Rein

Meet artist Maria Rein, read about her creative process, and learn what inspired hope&plum’s new print Nepeta.

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A mother babywearing after a c-section birth
Baby Carrier Tips

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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Baby Carrier Tips

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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Baby Carrier Tips

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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Infographic about how to support pelvic floor health while babywearing
Baby Carrier Tips

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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Baby Carrier Tips

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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