hope&plum Blog

Ring Slings - 7 Things You Need to Know

Discover seven things you need to know about ring slings so you can be safe and comfy from those newborn days through the toddler years.

Babywearing in the Winter

Check out our tips to stay warm while babywearing this winter!

The Story of the Traditional Meh Dai

The meh dai is a traditional Chinese baby carrier with roots going back thousands of years. Alice Chau-Ginguene traces the name, design, and history.

Babywearing and Cultural Appropriation from One Black Mother's Point of View

I just didn’t know it was “called” babywearing. I always knew about babywearing because I knew that it was a very traditional practice in African culture.

Featuring: Miah Marion

It’s something that I have seen since long before I got pregnant. I learned about the different types of hearing from the Internet and social media so many different ways to add babywearing into yo...

Featuring: Hally Blake

You wear many hats including doula, midwife, business owner, and mom. How do you balance everything on a day to day basis?

Meet the Artist: Phoebe Wahl

How did you get started with designs/illustrations? I’ve always been obsessed with drawing, ever since I was little, and I was unschooled which allowed me to really dig in and have a time intensive...

How to Use a Ring Sling: hope&plum's Tips & Tricks

Ring slings are versatile carriers that are quick and comfortable. They can feel hard at first, but you'll be slinging in no time with our tips and tricks!

How to Use a Baby Wrap (Tips & Tricks)

hope&plum's baby wraps are a popular way to carry your baby, especially with newborns. With some practice, you can snuggle them close in a safe and cozy wrap.

Feature Friday: Kaytee Crawford

Join us in getting to know Kaytee Crawford today. As certified birth and postpartum Doula, Babywearing Educator, Artist, and parent, she has the real life and professional know how on all things ba...