Anyone not bothering with nursing tanks?

MrsEditorJax · May 2009

I have a large chest to begin with (currently 42G because of pregnancy) and plan to just buy a few bras when my milk comes in, but was just going to wear my regular tanktops? I can't imagine just wearing the tank and not wearing a bra because of my size.

Mrs.Boeck · May 2009

I bought just a nursing tank to take to hospital, so I have something while there (I hate to go braless too). I will probably buy bras instead of more tanks once my milk comes in and I know what size I will need for sure.

MeganBrian · May 2009

If you have a large chest I can't imagine just wearing a nursing tank. I am small chested (A pre pregnancy, now a B cup) I bought one nursing tank from Target and think that I will like it for around the house but still don't think it gives me the coverage I need to wear in public, my nips show through!

smurfetteinred · May 2009

I didn't own a single nursing tank after I gave birth to ds. I just had a collection of nursing bras and wore my regular clothing over that.

MidwestTexan · May 2009

I tried some nursing tanks on at Target and I totally hated them, so I got these bras instead which are sized by band/cup, but are stretchy so they'll accommodate engorged breasts when my milk comes in but they are also comfy now:

https://www.target.com/Gilligan-OMalley-Nursing-Sleep-Bra/dp/B000KKVHYI/sr=1-2/qid=1243282612/ref=sr_1_2/176-8955049-6087865?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=0&index=target&rh=k%3Anursing%20sleep%20bra&page=1

I may invest in some Bravado nursing tanks once BFing is established. By that point, I'll know whether or not they are worth the high price tag!

agmaso · May 2009

I didnt like mine... used a bra with maternity tanks from Target... they were easy to lower down for the bra to open and that way my belly/back stayed covered while I lifted my shirt

bargar18 · May 2009

i wore nursing tanks under my regular clothes when we would go places. around the house, i just wore regular sports bras and would tuck my t-shirt into them when nursing. it was cheaper than buying a bunch of stuff because i was only able to nurse for the first 8 weeks. you'll definitely need something to wear at night...a nursing tank, bra or sports bra. you won't want to go without a bra at night..i even wore nursing pads at night because of leaking.

penguingrrl · May 2009

I have one that I'm going to try as a pj top since I find wearing a full bra to bed really uncomfortable (I'm thinking it will hold the pads in place), but I would never be able to wear it out in public because I'm a DD now and went up to an E while nursing DD. I never had one with DD, but we had a weird situation that many consultations with two different lactation consultants couldn't solve (her suction was too weak and she didn't gain an oz from weeks 3-9) so I ended up exclusively pumping instead with her. If nursing does work out (god willing) this time I may get a few to put under t-shirts so I'm not flashing my entire PP belly around the playground while #1 is playing and #2 is nursing (that way I can lift my shirt and still be mostly covered), but I won't buy them until/unless I feel like I need them.

angela&ruben · May 2009

With my first daughter i could NEVEr just wear a nursing tank in public under clothing. I am small chested a B normally (a C when my milk came in a D when I was super full). I had about 4 tanks that I lived in around the house but couldn't imagine them supporting me througout the day ... NO way.

MandaJo9 · May 2009

I'm planning on wearing nursing tanks with nursing bras. I don't feel comfortable with the little support provided by the shelf in the tanks but I do like the idea of wearing the nursing tank under my normal clothes and easily being able to feed baby while maintaining some privacy.

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