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Does anyone use nursing tops, etc.? Are they useful for nursing in public? I'm trying to figure out if it is worth investing in some tops so that I can nurse discreetly if I have company or am out in public. I'm a little large breasted so I feel very self conscious about how much might show and I admit that I am on the more shy side... Right now, I'm just using baggy t-shirts, etc. and have not attempted to nursing in public.

If you wear nursing clothes, do you recommend any particular places to look or any brands to look at?

Thanks in advance!

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  • ncbellencbelle member

    I think most people just wearing nursing tanks under a regular shirt - that way you can pull up your top shirt (which will cover the top part of you breast) and pop open the tank.

    I'm a small girl though so I don't know what tanks to recommend that would be supportive - I know there are some out there though.  I have a Bravado one that I don't like because it feel super restrictive so that might be a supportive brand.  Most nursing clothes I've seen are pricey and not so stylish.



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  • springtime81springtime81 member

    My opinion is that nursing clothes are a waste of money.  Putting a nursing tank underneath a regular shirt is a good way to nurse in public and in front of guests.  Another good way is to wear a cardigan over a regular shirt, that way when you lift up your shirt your back is covered and you can button/zip up the cardigan over your stomach.  Or just invest in one cheap nursing cover!

    One more thing I did was wear a cami under a button-down shirt, so I unbuttoned a little and then lifted the cami up over my chest.

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  • all07162005all07162005

    I made one of these Hooter Hider-type covers for myself and a friend made two more.  They are awesome for feeding in front of others or out in public.  They are much less expensive to make than to buy.

    https://www.breastfeeding123.com/free-pattern-to-sew-your-own-nursing-cover/

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  • FriendlyFannyFriendlyFanny
    I have a few tops from Motherhood. I wouldn't recommend them if you're large chested. Mine are C-D cups and even the XL size are small in the chest area. The few that fit well are nice though. I love not having to hike my shirt up because several times I ended up with deodorant marks all over my shirt from stuffing it in my armpit to hold it up. On a good day the worst you get is a few shirt wrinkles. I have had good success with a hooter hider, but you still need to wear a looser shirt or your whole back/side could be exposed. To me it was the back/side showing that led me to nursing tops, the front can easily be covered with a blanket or hooter hider. Nursing camis under a regular shirt are a good idea too if you can find one that you like.
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  • mominatrixmominatrix member

    Nursing tanks save the day!

    You can get them for a fairly moderate price at Target.

    The Girl is 5. The Boy is 2. The Dog is 1.

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