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April 2012 Moms
TeamHayes
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Pumping Bras and Nursing Bras and Tanks
TeamHayes
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Where did you get the bra you will use to pump? I got the Medela PISA but it isn't hands free. I am going to want to pump and still be able to do things with my hands and not hold the pump to my boobs - especially when I go back to work and I need to work while pumping.
Also how many nursing bras did you get? Tanks?
I picked up 4 sleep nursing bras on Target the other day and have 2 regualr nursing bras, do you think this will be enough? I only have 2 nursing tanks so far. Is 4 enough? Too many? Do you wear the nursing tank with the nursing bra? Do you wear the tanks in the house or just when you are out and about?
Kellen 4.27.12
Miller 6.30.13
Baby #3 edd 9.7.15
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Re: Pumping Bras and Nursing Bras and Tanks
Disclaimer... FTM mom here, and I've still got an inside baby
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I bought the pumping bra from Buy Buy Baby - the Medela brand.
For nursing bras - I'm holding off until after I deliver b/c my bump is kind of one with my rib cage right nwo, but I think I'll need at least 2.
For sleep nursing bras - I also have 2.
I did get 3 nursing tanks also - the Bravado ones. Mainly b/c they come in my size and they seem pretty supportive. I plan on wearing them under my tank tops to go out in, or just wearing them by themselves at home.
with my first i basically lived in nursing tanks (my son was born in november so i would just throw on a hoodie or shirt over the nursing tank) and i usually slept in a t-shirt or the nursing tank.
i had 3 from target and they worked great, however i have a long torso so i felt like they were kind of short on me.
this time around i went with the motherhood maternity brand b/c they are more stylish and we are at our cabin thurs-sun in the summer and i want to be comfortable. i currently have 4 nursing tanks and that's probably all i will get. once i got the hang of nursing i wore a regular (underwire) bra with nursing tank and had no issues with nursing that way.
i think once you get the hang of nursing in general you'll find what works for you with nursing wear/gear and then you'll find what is comfortable for you.
I used this one when I was pumping <: super cute!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ZYNTSY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3
Oh I like the retro.
Dang though this breastfeeding crap sure is expensive between the bottles and pump and parts and bras and tanks and cleaning supplies, etc. Geesh!
I never used a pumping bra. In used elastic hair ties like this: https://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/pumping/hands-free-pumping/
It worked great!
I used this one too! I started using a sports bra with holes cut out for the pump, but that got old real quick because you have to take all your clothes off. That sucked.
I have three nursing tanks and it is not enough. I just ordered two more from Motherhood. I love wearing them because when I lift up my shirt, my stomach is still covered. This was particularly nice when I had to nurse in public for the first time at the pediatrician's office. Even though I had a blanket to cover everything, I still felt more comfortable.
I also have two nursing bras and need a ton more. I have found that the nursing tanks don't have enough support so I've been wearing the bras and tanks together. I hope to get to a store and buy three or four more
Emerson Kate born 4/6/12, 5 lbs. 13 oz. 18 3/4 inches.
Happily expecting Baby Mac #2 around 4/13/14
so I think I am good on bras but I am going to need a few more tanks.
Thanks everyone.
Can you think of any other breastfeeding supplies that are a must?
This. Don't waste money on a pumping bra! This cost about a dollar and works great. I used it when I pumped at work with DS1, and was still able to work (or play) on my computer.
In case the hair tie doesn't work for you - I have the Simple Wishes bra and it's awesome.