NIP question - hiding your tummy

camdenfaithful · December 2011

I've never been ashamed/scared to NIP. Sometimes it's easier to go in a car or a fitting room if DD is SUPER fussy or overstimulated so I can calm her, but most of the time I'll just pop her on where ever we happen to be. From the beginning I've always used a cover, but it's starting to become more of a PITA so I've been NIP a lot without one or maybe I'll drape a thin A&A blanket.

My question is, is there a trick to NIP without a cover and not blinding everyone with my belly flab? If someone sees a little boob while I'm getting her latched - eh, no biggie. For some reason I just cannot get over people seeing this pale gelatinous mass known as my stomach.

If I know I'll probably have to NIP, I'll wear a nursing tank underneath my shirt so there is still a layer when I lift up my shirt, or I'll wear my full panel maternity pants so that will hide the blub. I don't need maternity pants anymore size wise, but it's so much easier to wear them because I'm SO self conscious of my belly. I know they sell those undercover momma tanks and things like it, but is there anything I can do with my regular clothes?

kcl22 · December 2011

Wear a nursing tank under your shirt. Pull tank down, pull shirt up. Viola. Once baby is latched on (if they stay on) no one can see a thing.

AmyRI · December 2011

I wear a normal tank top that has elastic shoulder straps and/or neckline under all my shirts. Then I pull up the top shirt or sweater, unhook the nursing bra, and pull down the bra and tank at once.

tokenhoser · December 2011

My wardrobe has gotten more inclusive of low-necked shirts that I can just pull down instead of up. Strangely, I think I'm more covered and subtle doing that than I am when I pull the shirt up, even with a tank under.

jcsumm0 · December 2011

AmyRI:
I wear a normal tank top that has elastic shoulder straps and/or neckline under all my shirts. Then I pull up the top shirt or sweater, unhook the nursing bra, and pull down the bra and tank at once.

I do this. I don't like nursing tanks, I don't feel like I get enough support. Or if I have my boppy (at home or at a relative's house or something) then than hides my belly.

PunkyBooster · December 2011

I have just always worn nursing tanks or put a blanket over my belly before pulling my shirt up.

amdraza · December 2011

EmilyVReese80:
you could expose from the top down instead of the bottom up...with a v-neck or something. Or maybe use a belly band if you have one of those from the early days of your pregnancy.

This I usually wear a cami that can be pulled down.

sytom · December 2011

I bought their shirts... So far, I like them a lot! I hate my stomach and I don't feel naked when I'm nursing and wearing them.

https://www.momzelle.com/

sarahandeddiejune212008 · December 2011

I always wear the jersey stretch tanks under my shirts. I got them from Old Navy. I can pull it down from the top so my tummy is covered and my regular shirt covers the top of my boob. I'm way too busty to just wear a nursing tank and I found this to work well. The tanks go back to their original shape pretty well.

whitney1170 · December 2011

I like the tank ideas, and I do that sometimes, but sometimes I don't wear one, or it doesn't "go" with my outfits. I've seen a few women wrap an A&A blanket around their exposed stomachs under the baby, kind of like where the boppy would be if you were at home. I tried this and it works well! You can cover up flab (I hate that too!) and it adds a little extra support under LO.

azuremama · December 2011

I usually wear a cardigan and I just pull that over to cover. Or I might have DD's little blanket that I can use.

daisyterp · December 2011

I went w/ the nursing tank layering method for a while, occasionally I would use the belly band to cover my belly, but I liked the nursing tanks better- but if you have some bella bands laying around, give that a try.

In the summer I wore a lot of halter style tops/dresses. Also tops that are deep v, work too, or wrap or faux wrap. There is a Patagonia sundress that is great and Target had a dress 2 summers ago that was awesome for nursing as well.

I bought a few Expressiva nursing tops off of zulily once upon a time and they had 2 layers in the front w/ strategic slits/holes, etc.

gabriella78 · December 2011

If you have any shirts that button down, try those.

I begged my parents for a couple nursing shirts for my birthday and they got me several from Motherhood Maternity. I live in them. I love my nursing shirts and I'm so happy to have them. I like the ones with the stretchy necks that just pull down, that way everything below stays covered. If you got a few extra bucks, they are totally worth it.

notthebride123 · December 2011

gabriella78:

If you have any shirts that button down, try those.

I begged my parents for a couple nursing shirts for my birthday and they got me several from Motherhood Maternity. I live in them. I love my nursing shirts and I'm so happy to have them. I like the ones with the stretchy necks that just pull down, that way everything below stays covered. If you got a few extra bucks, they are totally worth it.

I have one like this from motherhood, and it does okay in a pinch, but the neck is a little big so it can slip to show my bra, or when i bend over it shows everything.

I have been wearing yoga pants with the fold down waist and then I flip it up when I nurse. I live in yoga pants and I SAH so I don't have to wear anything nicer for errands, etc.

GoldenPeaches · December 2011

I have some nursing tank tops that are elastic top that you just pull down. They're from Motherhood Maternity. I pair those with a nursing bra and it works for me. I also like how it's versatile since the weather here isn't consistent. On cold days I'll wear a cardigan or zip up hoodie over top and on warm days it will be just the tank top.

MrsAtch · December 2011

AmyRI:
I wear a normal tank top that has elastic shoulder straps and/or neckline under all my shirts. Then I pull up the top shirt or sweater, unhook the nursing bra, and pull down the bra and tank at once.

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