hope&plum Blog

A light skinned brown haired straight sized woman stands outside and looks over her shoulder at the camera while she wear her light skinned brown haired baby in a hip carry in a ring sling. She stands in front of bucolic landscape.

Auriane shares her unique take on babywearing as an educator and autistic woman. She tells her story and shows babywearing’s positive impact on her life.

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Community Voices

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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Baby Carrier Tips

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.

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Life Hacks

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.

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.

Baby Carrier Tips

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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Life Hacks

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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Life Hacks

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

Expert Advice

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.

Baby Carrier Tips

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.

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Ring Slings

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.