hope&plum Blog

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 planes.

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.

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.

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.

Babywearing After a C-Section: Your Guide to Healing Through Connection

When can you babywear after C-section? Find out how gently adding in babywearing after a C-section can enhance mobility, promote healing, and boost connection.

Which is the Best Baby Carrier? hope&plum’s Guide to Babywearing by Activity

Not sure which carrier to use? Explore our full lineup and read hope&plum's activity guide to help you pick the best ergonomic baby carrier for every moment.

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 Baby Carrier for Dads?

The best baby carrier for dads & partners is easy, comfortable, and intuitive. Discover why our top pick is the Sprout Newborn Carrier, plus our other recs.

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.