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Community Canvas with Aspyn Lucero-Carnes

The vibrancy of hope&plum comes from a powerful community of caregivers who nurture their children through babywearing. To showcase the beauty, strength, ...

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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.

A family gathers in front of a Christmas tree for a posed picture. Two older family members sit in chairs in the front while a family of 5 - 2 adults and 3 children - stand behind. The mother wears the youngest child in a Lark on her front.

Setting Healthy Boundaries During the Holidays

Setting boundaries is a way of honoring yourself and your loved ones. Clear communication and consistency are key. In the end, you can only control yourself.

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.

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.

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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Parenting After Miscarriage: How I'm Navigating Grief, Kids, and Trying Again

Parenting after miscarriage blends grief, hope, and daily life. Support, small moments, and community help parents heal while trying again.

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Safe and Comfortable Babywearing: hope&plum’s Tips and Tricks

To ensure safe babywearing, choose the right carrier, follow instructions, inspect carriers frequently, ensure proper fit, practice, and listen to your body.

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All About Fit Checks: How to Hang with hope&plum’s Educators

Learn how to safely and comfortably use your hope&plum carrier with free virtual fit checks, personalized guidance, and ongoing support from educators.

Infographic about how to support pelvic floor health while babywearing

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, and Larks.

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.