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Babywearing 101 Free Education
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Remember: The best baby carrier is the one that fits you, fits your baby, fits your budget, and you can put on confident and safely every time.
T-Shirt Hack for H-Back Carriers
In this video, I explain how to use the “t-shirt hack” to more easily put on an H-Back carrier when front-carrying.
Pumping While Babywearing
In this video, I talk about pumping while babywearing and show how I do it while back carrying my baby.
Placement of Chest Clip for a Back Carry
In this video, I talk about ideal placement of your chest clip while back carrying.
Happy Baby Original: Back Carry Tutorial
In this video, I demonstrate how to back carry in a Happy Baby Original (aka OG) baby carrier.
Hope&Plum Lark: Common Fit Issues
In this video, I explain the most common fit issues with the Hope&Plum Lark and how to fix them for comfort and safety.
Hope&Plum Sprout: Tutorial
In this video, I explain how to use the Hope&Plum Sprout safely and comfortably with your newborn or infant.
Hope&Plum Carrier Sizes
In this video, I explain the differences in sizing for your baby/kid between Hope&Plum Soft Structured Carriers (Sprout, Lark, and Kid Lark) as well as the different sizes for you (Short and Long).
Hope&Plum Sizing: Short vs. Long
In this video, I explain the sizing difference between a short and a long length Hope&Plum carrier. Short and long are about the wearer’s size, not the baby’s size.
Hope&Plum Back Carry Tutorial
In this video, I demonstrate how to back carry in the Hope & Plum Lark.
Hope&Plum: All Carrier Styles
In this video, I show my 16-month-old in all carrier styles that Hope&Plum offers in order to show the fit for her size in all of them. Remember, every baby is different so they will fit different carriers at different times, but this may help you in deciding what will work for you and your baby.
Hope&Plum: Buckle Issues and Strap Uses - Triangle Trick, Backwards Buckles
In this video, I explain some common issues people have with their buckles as well as how to use the straps and buckles. Sometimes they think their buckle is backwards, but they’re just putting the carrier on in a “waterfall” style instead of an “apron” style.
Sakura Bloom: Scout Deep Dive
In this video, I do a deep dive into the Sakura Bloom Scout, a soft structured carrier (SSC) that can go from newborn to toddler.
Sakura Bloom: Fitting a Newborn in the Scout
In this video, I show you how to fit a very small newborn in the Sakura Bloom Scout.
How to Measure How Small to Cinch the Panel
In this video, I share how to measure how small to cinch the panel on a baby carrier. Smaller babies need smaller panels, which means the panel size will need to change over time as your baby grows. Here’s how to figure it out!