How to Find Good Nursing Clothes

Comfortable clothes are important for nursing mothers ' and so is looking good!

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Scissors
• Sewing Kits
• Twinsets
• Overalls
• Nursing Bras
• Na-nee Nursing Necklaces
• Bravado Nursing Bras
• Nursing Pads
• Sewing Patterns For Nursing Clothes

1. Check out local maternity shops. Many stores offer a selection of garments that can be worn after your baby arrives.

2. Hunt through the maternity section of a major department store or a discount fashion store. You'll probably find a small selection of practical, comfortable nursing wear.

3. Make your own nursing clothes. Most major pattern companies offer some nursing-wear patterns.

4. Convert a regular pattern into a nursing pattern by adding openings for nursing. Conceal the openings with fabric overlays.

5. Re-examine your wardrobe. Overalls, jumper-style dresses with deep armholes, comfy T-shirts and anything that buttons down will be easy to nurse in. A twinset is great for nursing, since the cardigan can also be used as a cover-up.

6. Shop through mail-order catalogs or online. Many online companies offer nursing clothes, including a number of companies that will make custom outfits or even matching outfits for mother and baby.

Tips & Warnings

• If you plan to have more than one child or to nurse for an extended period, choose nursing clothes in classic styles and accessorize them in different ways.

• Older babies may tug at your clothes or even lift your shirt while you nurse. Wear a bright, sturdy necklace of nontoxic beads or hold a small toy. Most babies will be happy to fiddle with these items instead of your clothing.

• Plus-sized moms will find a good selection of nursing wear in their sizes.

• During the first few months of nursing, you may leak milk onto your clothes. Choose fabrics that don't show stains and wetness, and invest in some reusable or disposable nursing pads.

• If your baby hasn't arrived yet, buy your nursing clothes to fit slightly large; remember that although your tummy will soon get much smaller, your bust size will increase when your milk comes in.