Top 9 Essentials For Your Breastfeeding Wardrobe

You don't have to spend a fortune to get the right nursing wear. Simply buy these nine most essential nursing clothes!

Finding the right breastfeeding clothes can be tricky, especially if you're a first-time mom. After all, there's a wealth of nursing wear available that can make life easier when you're getting started with breastfeeding, both in the very early days after you've given birth and later on when you feel ready to venture out of the house with your little one. 

Nobody wants to spend a fortune on breastfeeding clothes, and you shouldn't have to. It's about making use of what you've got and picking up a few nursing essentials. Here's a list of nine essential nursing clothes every breastfeeding woman should have in her closet.

#Nursing Covers

When your little one is hungry, you have to breastfeed her, no matter where you are, at home or in public, at that time. If you ever have to breastfeed in public or in front of others, you can take advantage of opaque nursing covers that you can also wear as a scarf when not breastfeeding. Also known as a breastfeeding cover, a nursing cover not only provides adequate coverage to your breasts in public but also keeps your little one from getting distracted while breastfeeding.

#Reusable or Disposable Nursing Pads

As your breasts may leak in the early weeks after birth, you should consider using nursing pads that help you avoid embarrassing leakage. There are two types of breast pads, disposable and reusable, which you can choose from to stick between your breast and bra as a barrier. Moreover, you can try non-absorbent silicone breast pads that apply gentle pressure on breasts to prevent milk leakage.

#A Couple of Decent Nursing Bras

Nursing bras are designed with cups that you can fold down for breastfeeding. The flap on the cup can be opened easily with a single hand to breastfeed the baby, absolutely without taking off the bra. Like breastfeeding covers, comfy nursing bras also minimizes the chances of exposing your breast in public and allows moms to nurse their infants with minimal effort. Additionally, they provide support to your milk-laden breasts.

#Baby Carrier

Breastfeeding doesn't necessarily mean sitting at one place to nurse your baby. You can breastfeed your little one even while standing, walking, or doing essential household chores. Wear your infant in a baby carrier that allows for discreet nursing on-the-go and keeps your hands free during breastfeeding. Needless to say that a baby carrier is a must-have nursing accessory for busy mums.

#Wearable Feeding Pillow

Holding the baby in an incorrect position during lactation can prove harmful to both you and your baby. You may experience constant back-pain and arm-numbness, whereas your infant may suffer from various digestive problems. A soft nursing pillow, which is also called a breastfeeding pillow, keeps your little one in an optimal nursing position, making breastfeeding a comfortable and pain-free experience for you. Buy a nursing pillow with an adjustable belt so you can wear it during breastfeeding.

#Seamless Nursing Camisoles

Wear a seamless nursing camisole under your t-shirts, cardigans, or sweaters, and you'll get easy breast access to either side. Choose a camisole with a crossover design so you can quickly push the fabric aside to feed your little one conveniently. Also, look for a built-in shelf bra to keep your breast pads in place.

#Button-down Tops and Shirts

For easy pumping and breastfeeding, you should invest in a couple of button-down nursing tops and shirts that open in the front. The great thing about button-up tops and shirts is you can wear them through all three trimesters and beyond, at any time of the year. You'll quickly master opening and closing buttons with one hand!

#Nursing Kurtis & Kurtas

If you're an Indian nursing woman, your breastfeeding wardrobe is incomplete without a few free-flowing feeding kurtis and kurtas with easy nursing access. Being super versatile and comfortable, they are perfect for discreet breastfeeding on both formal and casual occasions. Wear them with the bottom wear of your choice, and you'll look fabulous everywhere.

#Comfy Nursing Nightwear

Breastfeeding at night can be a challenge, particularly if you're a first-time mom, and feeding nightwear are designed to facilitate convenient and easy nighttime feedings. Unlike your pre-pregnancy nighties that make breastfeeding quite a struggle, feeding nighties come with built-in nursing functions to allow super easy breastfeeding at night. Additionally, they are super soft and stretchy to help you sleep comfortably through the night.

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