? from 3 tri about nursing bra/tank

Ktindall · May 2009

I am planning on breastfeeding/pumping and I have yet to get a bra or tank. My question for you ladies is which one should I go and purchase a nursing bra or a nursing tank? I was planning on going to Target to get one before my induction tomorrow

Thanks for your help

eris1995 · May 2009

I have a few nursing tanks from Target. I wear them all the time! I think buying a nursing bra would be hard before your LO is born because you won't be sure of what size you'll be.

Jessimurph · May 2009

I have 3 tanks from target and one Medela. I like the medela one better, but it was way more expensive. Just go for the target ones. I'd start with 2 or 3.

naturelle25 · May 2009

Go for the tanks. I think you should wait until your milk comes in to get a bra. GL!

Fish4Fun · May 2009

Start with a tank. I also get a lot of use out of my medela sleeping bras. They don't provide a lot of support, but they are the best at holding my leak pads in place while I sleep.

Brian&Nikki · May 2009

Both. The tanks were great in the hospital and lounging around the house but you will need a real bra but get only 1 now and then get measured for a second once your milk comes in to ensure right size.

irishrn · May 2009

I bought some nursing bras before I had my baby, but I bought them a size up from normal. I got them at Motherhood Maternity, and I love them. I went back there and someone asked me if I had any sleeping bras either and I thought that is stupid, but I tried one on and it is so comfy I am going to get more. Good luck to you!! I hope you enjoy your baby Riley as much as I have enjoyed my baby Riley.

Sam-mommy to Brady 11/6/06 & Riley 4/8/09

Emcat1980@yahoo.com · May 2009

I LOVE my sleep bras- I think I have one LLL brand and one medela. They are so comfy - not a lot of support like a PP said - but they are very convenient. All I wear around the house. I do have a tank from target too and like it, but I prefer a sleeping bra + V-neck tshirt at home.

Agree w/ everybody else about waiting til your milk comes in to get a real bra.

Scout1218 · May 2009

I also love the Target nursing tanks, they are so comfy and I could live in them (and sort of do!) I wish they were a bit cuter, though, or came in more than just white, black and nude.

I waited until after DD was born to be measured for a nursing bra. The LC at my hospital came in to measure me, before I was fully engorged, so the bra wouldn't be too big after my supply regulated. I wouldn't buy a ton of the bras just yet, but that's just my opinion. She measured me as a 40B and that bra is now HUGE on me, since I feel like my supply is a bit more regulated and I don't wake up engorged. I got another bra last week that's a 36D, fits so much better.

Good luck at your induction!!

Mrs.AKP · May 2009

good luck on finding a tank that fits- i tried the Target ones, and they sure didn't fit me. i was a 34DD during pregnancy, and i couldn't get my boobs into one then. now i'm a 34G, so they obviously don't fit!

superisa00 · May 2009

I've only worn my nursing bra once...it made me crazy. I pretty much live in nursing tanks right now, especially around the house.

Ktindall · May 2009

Thank you ladies so much for getting back with me so fast! I am off to Target to go get some nursing tanks. I will wait to buy some bras. Thank you for the good lucks for tomorrow. Cant wait to meet my little girl

ncbelle · May 2009

The Target tanks are perfect - much easier to do the tank in the beginning anyway (and they are more "flexible" in the cup size department). Honestly, I still just wear a nursing tank everyday instead of a bra!

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