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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...

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...

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...

Can You Babywear While Pregnant? Tips and Carrier Recommendations

Learn how to continue babywearing safely throughout pregnancy with tips on carriers, finding comfort, & using different styles.

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.

Tips for Your Nursing Journey: Babywearing, Fav Products, & More!

Here at hope&plum we are all about encouraging first time parents with a simple thing that's never that simple... nursing! We've got sore nipples, can't get the latch right, need pumping help, ...

A guide to the best baby carrier for each stage of childhood

Ever wondered what carrier is best for the newborn stage? Back carrying? For nursing in? We've got you covered with this guide to baby wearing through the years

Outdoor Adventures with Baby: Essentials for Hiking, Walking, and Exploring

Outdoor adventures with baby can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it's important to be prepared. Briar Baby has you covered with their stylish sunbonnets and hope&plum offers comfortable ...

Feature Friday: Pelvic Floor Therapy, Fertility + More with Dr. Juicy Jackie

Our blog today features the incredible Dr. Juicy Jackie, known for her fun and ✨ juicy ✨ tips on instagram! Jackie is a pelvic floor therapist, fertility and preconception expert doing 1 on ...

Setting Boundaries with Visitors During the Newborn Phase

Setting boundaries with visitors after having. a newborn can be a difficult situation for some. In this post we hear from other newborn parents on what they've done and advice for how to navigate t...