reasonable nursing gowns and tops?

[bunny213]

I want to get my DD some nursing gowns and tops...but I'm not having much luck finding any at a reasonable price...any suggestions? Thank you!! barb

 

[tar heel]

I've nursed three kids a year or more each and have never owned a nursing shirt. Anything with buttons is a nursing top. Once you and the baby learn what you're doing, just about any top will do unless it's fitted.

Nursing gowns, on the other hand, are really helpful. Button-up PJs or gowns are also fine. That's where I would put the money if I were you.

 

[la79al]

Except for a 2 month break, I've been nursing for 3.5 years and don't own a nursing top. I do own a nursing gown, which I have never worn. I have a few nursing tanks from Target that I wear under a regular shirt when I am worried about my belly sticking out but overall, my kids have been pretty good about nursing discretely.

 

[Kellydelly]

I personally LOVED my nursing tops . I bought most of them from Motherhood online. Hope this helps .

http://www.motherhood.com/nursinghome.asp

 

[daniele_ut]

I'm on my 3rd round of nursing and when I was new at it, I really did appreciate having a few nice nursing tops to make things easier while we were getting used to nursing. Even now I like having them and baby is still in the NIC. He's 2 weeks old.

This time I bought a few Gap nursing tops when they were having a 40% off code. I also bought some tanks from Undercover Mama that I can wear under any of my shirts. I have a hard time with regular nursing tanks because I am a 32F when I'm nursing, but I'm a size 4. Usually if they are big enough on top, then they are HUGE every where else. The Undercover Mama tanks hook onto my regular nursing bras so I get support and coverage for my back and belly.

 

[mistysue]

I've never thought nursing tops were reasonable... After nearly 2 years nursing ODS, I finally caved and got a couple of them for my 9 month old... they are all different styles and I have to say that they all have something that rolls or doesn't sit right when not nursing... like a flap of fabric or trim that stretched or just creates a bump in my clothes. It is more work to adjust them to not look like I have a hole in my shirt than it is to wear normal shirts.

The best thing for me has usually been to wear two shirts. My favorite combo is a tank top and sweater that opens in front.

If she really wants nursing shirts, I would check to see if you have outlets of pregnancy clothes stores near you with sale racks to raid or keep your eyes open at Target. The stores were always really hit and miss for me. I also found that long term, nursing bras give REALLY crappy support. I've done much better with a lower cut bra.

 

[sookie]

what do you define as reasonable?
they are made to be convenient for nursing mothers - they are not a "have to" thing.
i usually spent at least 30 bucks on each top. however, they made my life easier so I was happy to spend it.
i ordered my nursing bras and my nursing shirts at jc penny. the best nursing bras are medela though.

 

[MrsPete]

It's been a looong time since I've needed these items, but I LOVED my nursing tops and gowns. I remember a catalog called MotherWear, and I know I found a couple things in consignment stores.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

To be honest, I have only been happy with the "unreasonably" priced options such as Expressiva. Spending the few extra dollars yields a top or outfit that is cut MUCH better at the access points and also yields a more stylish look. My favorite was Expressiva. Motherwear was hit or miss. What little Motherhood sold just stunk!

I prefer nursing tops early on, but eventually transition to normal clothes.

One thing that was well with the money better than any nursing shirt was a nursing bra/camisol! Those things were awesome and allowed me to be supported while being able to wear normal shirts and not have a bare tummy when I nursed. The brand was Bravodo. But these are best purchased when she knows her bra size after her milk is in and engorgement as subsided. They are about $49, but worth every single penny. I have one in black and purple as those were on sale when I bought them well over a year ago. I suggest a dark color and a light color such as black and either a tan/nude if available or white. If you have budget for a 3rd, I suggest brown if she has browns/warm colors in her wardrobe.

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[Coll0610]

My "baby" is 16 now, but I really appreciated having nursing tops when we were out in public. At home I didn't mind just lifting up a tshirt, but in public it was a lot easier to have the nursing top. I think I had just 2 or 3 tops and washed them often.

I also preferred the nursing nightgowns so I could stay more covered up and not get so cold. Lifting up the top on pajamas would have been okay but I preferred nightgowns.

Check second hand shops. I remember one that sold mostly baby stuff but had a small section of maternity and nursing clothes.

 

[NYEmomma]

Is she a first-time mom? If so, I think it would definitely be helpful to have at least a couple nursing tops & nursing gowns in her wardrobe. I didn't particularly care for any of the nursing shirts or pajamas that I had, but I did feel more comfortable nursing in them initially.

All of the ones I got were from Motherhood Maternity. I know Old Navy has some so they're probably more reasonably priced, but I don't know about quality.

After getting comfortable with nursing, I'd just wear a comfy sleep nursing bra to bed at night underneath my normal pajama shirts. During the days, I'd wear a nursing tank under my normal shirts so I'd have full coverage over my stomach & everything else when I lifted my shirt.

 

[QVCshopper]

I found my two nursing tops used, like others have mentioned. Also, I bought two nursing bras at Target--someone bought them online and returned them. I picked them up for $1.50 and $2.50. I should be set between those items. I've also ready about the tank top/regular top or sweater combo, so I think I'll give that a try this time around.

 

[akcire]

First--is she nursing now? Best of intentions don't always work out. I say this as the mother of a 9 month old that does not latch correctly which has led me to being a full time pumper (I reallly don't recommend it).

That said, when we tried to nurse the best sleepwear for me was either a regular pair of pants pj's with a button top or a nursing nightgown. Just depends on what she likes.

I also had a reading sweater which had normal arms and a really long drape on the front of each side. The intention was that you would throw it around you..worked great to cover up and snuggle with the baby.

At the end of the summer when Old Navy had $2 tanks, my LLL group all seperated out to buy as many as we could. Then we swapped sizes/colors at the meeting. All of us were either wearing them undershirts or we were cutting them in half to "make" nursing shirts.