Community› The Bump Month Clubs› October 2013 Moms
October 2013 Moms
New Discussion

Nursing Bras vs. Nursing Tanks

spanx21spanx21 member
in October 2013 Moms
FTM here so this may be a stupid question, but do you need both Nursing Bras and Nursing Tanks?!  It seems silly to unsnap a tank and a bra, when I can just unsnap the tank...it has a little built in bra, and i'm practically boobless (STILL!) anyways!  I realize they will grow (hopefully) when milk starts coming in.  Thoughts or suggestions?!

 <3 Brantley Richard - Born October 28, 2013 <3

<3 Baby #2 due to arrive May 18, 2015 <3

Report Reply to Post

Re: Nursing Bras vs. Nursing Tanks

  • norbert5norbert5 member
    I wear tanks someday and bras other days. Wearing both might be necessary for larger breasted women.
    image
    Charlotte 12.3.09
    Madeline 6.24.11
    Eleanor 9.30.13
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • kimbo1216kimbo1216 member
    edited September 2013
    Well. I have huge boobs and was a size F nursing, so I needed both. But if you have small boobs and don't need a bra, then sure. It's whatever floats your boat.

    For easier nursing though, I recommend layers in general. They are your friend when trying to remain discrete. So I would at least always have on a stretchy camisole or nursing tank underneath your regular shirt.
                Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker

    Report Reply
  • spanx21spanx21 member
    I have three nursing tanks from target a month or two ago when they were on sale for underneath regular shirts, so I got that covered.  Just debating if I even want to spend money on a nursing bra...

     <3 Brantley Richard - Born October 28, 2013 <3

    <3 Baby #2 due to arrive May 18, 2015 <3

    Report Reply
  • lbethke99lbethke99 member
    I used both, just not at the same time. Never used them both at the same time and I have size D/DD boobs. I would pick up a couple nursing bras just so you can have both. Some days I didnt want to wear the tank tops under my t-shirts so the bras works better. 

    Also to add my boobs really didnt grow that much after my milk came in. It doesnt mean anything. I was still able to feed my baby just fine. Some women just dont get that big while BFing. 

    Good luck


    Bison (FCS) beats Big 12 Champs Kansas St (24-21)!!!
    imageimage





    Report Reply
  • SuperTreesaSuperTreesa member
    lbethke99 said:
    I used both, just not at the same time. Never used them both at the same time and I have size D/DD boobs. I would pick up a couple nursing bras just so you can have both. Some days I didnt want to wear the tank tops under my t-shirts so the bras works better. 

    Also to add my boobs really didnt grow that much after my milk came in. It doesnt mean anything. I was still able to feed my baby just fine. Some women just dont get that big while BFing. 

    Good luck

    This. I have size E while nursing. I mostly wear tanks at home since they don't give as flattering support as a real nursing bra.

    I would suggest also making yourself some undercover mamas. It's a tank top that you alter so it loops over your nursing clips. Takes like 10 minutes to make and you can use super cheap Forever 21 tanks. https://thejensonjaunts.blogspot.com/2011/07/thrifty-fun-diy-make-your-own-nursing.html
    image
    Eleanor 1/8/10 Harriet 1/19/12 Margaret 10/31/2013
    Report Reply
  • SweetCFlySweetCFly member
    I got both to have different options. 2 Bravado seamless and 2 Bravado sleepers bras (40% off sale from Gap thanks to a fellow bumpie!) and then 2 Gilligan and O'Malley nursing tanks with Target GC.

    I know I'll need more but that is my starting stash. FWIW I think the Bravado stuff is cut SUPER small... I have worlds tiniest boobs and debating getting a size up next time...

    Image and video hosting by TinyPicImage and video hosting by TinyPic 
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker 

    Image and video hosting by TinyPic
    Report Reply
  • hartsl01hartsl01 member
    I bought 2 nursing tanks and 2 nursing sleep bras since those come in S,M,L sizes. I'll eventually buy actual nursing bras, but not until I figure out what size I'll need. I plan to just be in tanks and sleep bras while on maternity leave.
    image
    Pregnancy Ticker

    image

    Report Reply
  • Bradley04Bradley04 member
    I used the tanks while home and then used the bras when I went back to work and had to pump several times a day.
    image

    Anniversary

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker

    Pregnancy Ticker
    Report Reply
  • bnikizbnikiz member
    norbert5 said:

    I wear tanks someday and bras other days. Wearing both might be necessary for larger breasted women.

    This

    Lilypie First Birthday tickers Lilypie Fourth Birthday tickers Daisypath Anniversary tickers
    Report Reply
  • SdeuxSdeux member
    I picked up a couple of nursing tanks from Target and plan on getting a few nursing bras after baby gets here. Not sure what size I will need and I'm small chested anyways so the tanks will have to do the trick for the time being.
    Report Reply
  • ap2000ap2000 member

    Like PP, I like to have a few of both. I see using the tanks as more "lounge wear" and the bras for when I go out and about, or just want to feel more put together. Eventually with DS, I transitioned to just bras with layered camisoles and tops, but I still used the tanks for night nursing. I liked that they gave me somewhere to put a nursing pad at night while his sleep schedule adjusted.

    I've always had a bigger chest, though, and I rarely like to go braless, even at home. I like the support.

    Lilypie Third Birthday tickers Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"