Breast Feeding Clothing Guide

If you're a first-time mom, welcome to the world of breastfeeding clothes. You may have given little thought to nursing clothes before your pregnancy, but now that you're home and going out in public, it's time to figure out which breastfeeding clothes are best for you. To ease the transition, we've compiled the following helpful tips for our breastfeeding clothing guide.

Design

Some women's clothes are referred to as breastfeeding clothes because of their material or fit, but the design of true nursing clothes will typically incorporate a slit or flap for discreet nursing.

Look for breastfeeding clothes that feature reinforced side slits with sufficient overlap. You might prefer items with flaps that can be snapped opened and closed with one hand. We recommend buying one garment with each design to determine which is most comfortable for you when breastfeeding in public.

Material

Breastfeeding clothes are going to be washed more frequently than your other clothes, so choose fabrics that are durable. Fabrics that are loose and breathable will also be more comfortable for you. On the stains front, dark clothes are more presentable when dirty than white or pale colors. In general, we think washable cotton breastfeeding clothes will be your best choice, though there are synthetic fabrics that will hold up well to repeated washing.

Wardrobe Basics

Every nursing mom's wardrobe should include a few breastfeeding bras, sleeping bras, nursing tops, and breastfeeding t-shirts. The rest is dependent on where you live and how you spend most of your time. If it's summer and you like to sit out by the pool, breastfeeding swimwear will be essential. Nursing loungewear or breastfeeding dresses will help you juggle the competing tasks of mom and socialite.

Finally, when it comes to sizing, don't buy two sizes too big to be safe, or try to fit into the same size you were before pregnancy. Your body will take time to recover, and breastfeeding clothes that fit the size you are today will look the best on you today.