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Have Carrier, Will Travel: hope&plum's Guide to Family Trips

Traveling with kids? hope&plum's guide offers tips for packing, road trips, trains, and flights. Use baby carriers to simplify, stay hands-free, and enjoy the journey!

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Small Business Saturday Gift Guide

This holiday season, skip the big-box stores and give a gift that truly makes an impact. These incredible products from small, female-founded businesses are p...

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More Cold Weather Babywearing

Babywearing in the cold weather takes a unique set of skills. Maybe you’re expecting your first winter baby and need to figure out how to adapt your carrier t...

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Native American Babywearing: Gratitude for a Rich Cultural Tradition

To celebrate this year’s Native American Heritage Month, hope&plum explores the history of indigenous babywearing. Just like Latin American babywearing, m...

Black and white photo of a person dressed in black and wearing a baby in a ring sling. The adult has a pumpkin over their head that has been carved into a smiling face.

Carriers and Costumes: A hope&plum Halloween Sequel

It’s no secret that hope&plum loves Halloween. We think there’s no better time to get the whole family’s creative juices flowing. And when you have a baby...

A woman stands while wearing an infant in a ring sling. She looks down at her baby.

From Rebozos to Ring Slings - Babywearing in Latin America

While caregivers around the world continue to discover babywearing for the first time, purchase their first carrier, and fall in love with the hands free bond...

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Are Baby Carriers Considered Baby Containers?

Anytime I mention babywearing as a means to avoid excessive container device usage I immediately get asked the same question: Doesn't a baby carrier contain a...

Black woman babywearing her toddler in a hope&plum lark while pregnant

Can You Babywear While Pregnant? Tips and Carrier Recommendations

A question we get asked a lot here at hope&plum is, “Can I babywear while pregnant?” The short answer is, “Yes!” - Read more on the blog!

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5 Quick Sensory Strategies to Reset + Recharge for Overwhelmed Parents

Discover 5 quick sensory strategies to reset and recharge as a parent, even with a clingy newborn or toddler, to help you stay calm and connected.

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

Babywearing is a fantastic way to bond with your little one while keeping your hands free for all those daily tasks! Some parents think their baby hates being...