hope&plum Blog

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.

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.

A Complete Guide to Babywearing by Age

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sleepy Snuggles: How Our Community Uses Babywearing for Rest

Babywearing helps babies nap on the go or at home, soothes overtired little ones, supports caregivers emotionally, and becomes a calming part of daily routines.

Sweet Dreams + Cozy Cuddles: Babywearing Helps Healthy Sleep

Babywearing supports healthy sleep by promoting contact naps, freeing caregivers’ hands, easing bedtime routines, and helping babies nap safely and soundly.

Ask the OT: How Do I Get My Older Baby to Want to be Worn?

If your older baby resists babywearing, stay calm, check their needs, make it fun, respect their autonomy, and focus on connection—it's a shared experience.