The best nursing clothes and accessories
Breastfeeding babies is nothing new, yet finding stylish nursing clothes is still much trickier than it should be. We've picked the best nursing clothes and accessories for new mums.
Best nursing selection: Séraphine
Séraphine is still the go-to shop for all things stylish maternity and beyond. No matter your style – or breastfeeding-top preference (foldover, layered, zip down, draped, button-front) – they'll have it across their range of timeless tops, dresses, jumpers, peasant blouses and more. We're partial to these crisp, pinstriped summer dresses.
Best nursing lingerie: Hotmilk Collective
Just because a woman is nursing, doesn't mean she wants to feel like a cow. Or wear really boring, uninspiring pants and bras. That's why we love Hot Milk – the brand is all about making women feel fabulous and look stunning – leaks or not. Their newest range, Projectme, is even bolder: bright colours, stylish detailing, rose-gold hardware... this isn't lingerie you want to hide away in. Yes, purchasing multiple bras from here totally counts as post-natal self-care.
Read more ...Best cool-girl nursing clothes: Hatch Collection
Hatch Collection's classic-cool clothes are so fabulous, 20% of the shoppers there aren't even pregnant or breastfeeding. For nursing, look out for wide-leg jumpsuits, boyfriend blouses, floaty dresses and nightwear.
Read more ...Best nursing basics: JoJo Maman Bébé
For comfy, breastfeeding-friendly variations on the Breton stripe, look no further than JoJo Maman Bébé. You can, and will, live in these dresses (£39), which can be worn for work, for the park, and for dinner, all the while allowing you to discreetly breastfed (just pull up the flap).
Read more ...Best nursing tops: Bshirt
Nursing doesn't require a whole new wardrobe, which is why Bshirt makes perfect sense: they do one thing, and they do it well, and that's create comfy breastfeeding tops in an array of colours and styles: sleeveless, short and long-sleeved, in lift the flap or crossover silhouettes.
Read more ...Best side-panel nursing clothes: Lily & Ribbon
Lily & Ribbon is the new-kid-on-the-block online destination for hip maternity and breastfeeding-wear. We're partial to their nursing collection because many of the pieces have discreet zips or side panels for easy breastfeeding access – but they look just like what you want to wear when you're out and about, like this star jumper (£45), which teams effortlessly with denim. Also check out the site's award-winning, ultra-absorbent breast pads.
Read more ...Best new breast pump: Elvie Pump
Elvie's breast pump is what they call a game-changer: silent, portable and wearable, it slips under a nursing bra, allowing a woman to pump discreetly absolutely anywhere. Did we mention it's hands-free and wireless? Opt for a single (£249) or a double (£449).
Read more ...The non-nursing brand with a breastfeeding section: Closet London
You know times are changing when non-maternity retailers start curating their online shop to accommodate breastfeeding women. And it makes total sense – why should nursing women need to wear their maternity dresses six months after giving birth? Closet London has a dedicated section of dresses and jumpsuits (wrap styles and button-downs) which a nursing woman can wear out on the town.
Read more ...Best baby wrap for nursing: Artipoppe
Babywearing and breastfeeding go hand in hand: if you're carrying your baby, you can nurse them on the move. Dutch brand Artipoppe will kit you out with a gorgeous baby wrap, sling or carrier, made from the most decadent fabrics (cashmere, velvet, mulberry silk, seaweed and more). Choose the wrap in your favourite print and it'll double as a nursing cover when you're not feeding baby. If babywearing means draping our little one in leopard print cotton-cashmere for the first few years, then we think we finally understand the allure of attachment parenting.
Read more ...Nursing-friendly partywear from a non-maternity brand: SilkFred
Have a wedding or party to go to while breastfeeding? SilkFred's got a fab collection of maxi and mini wrap dresses as well as some nursing-specific tops and dresses for breastfeeding mums to try. Or, make like Mother Pukka and wear colourful Monki looks the entire time you're nursing.
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