Nursing wear?

[bundlebee]

I want to get a few items for nursing when #2 arrives.  I don't think I had much for J.  Definitely, no nursing clothing but a few nursing gowns.  There are some pretty gowns and camis on gap.com.  I'm going to post a pic and tell me what you think of them.  Most of the time, especially in those first few months, I wore a sleep bra with nursing

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[spoleto]

This is a welcome diversion to the things that keep me up at 5 am...nearly 6. :-)

You know, I always just slept in regular shelf-bra camis with nursing pads. Initially it was a pain to have to take off the strap every time I went to nurse, but I got used to it. I tried one nursing cami from Target and hated the fit. I just wasn't big enough to fill it out properly, I think. And then the shirt was too short. I always thought of trying the Glarmour Mom tanks or something like that, but I never actually did.

I'll be interested to hear what others have to say about the nursing gowns. Sounds like a good concept.

I was like you with the NIP. And next time, I might buy one of those Hooter Hiders or something like that to help me a bit. But then again, T was always pretty particular about everything being just right. :)

Gee, I'm no help. I'm interested to see what others say though. I hope you got back to sleep!

[bundlebee]

The Target ones didn't work for me. Well, I never actually tried them, but I could tell from looking at them that they were too short. The Gap ones look longer. I have a long torso for my size so I have the too-short problem as well. If I end up ordering them I'll let you know what I think. Glamour Mom ones seem nice, but I'm such a cheapskate - I don't want to spend that much.

I'm definitely getting a Hooter Hider. The blanket thing never worked for me because I needed to see to get him latched.

[hssweethearts]

I was really cheap about all of this stuff too last time. I did get the Target tank and they were short, just wore them around the house. I had a couple of Yes bras and they were comfy and really convenient but V thought they were UGLY (and he never notices anything), so next time I'm totally splurging on some sexy bravado bras and good camis. I recently got a catalog at my house that was just really cool nursing clothes. I know I kept it somewhere so I need to go look to see what it was called. Remind me if I don't come back here and post it.

Did you use Lily Padz last time? I loved those.

I'm totally going to get the hooter hider next time too. Sorry I'm not much help, but let me know what you find because I'll be in the exact same boat.

[vernacular_life]

I did the target tank (the grey ones seemed longer than the white and black ones), but next time will splurge on a glamormom or a gap one.

I usualy sleep in a tank and boy shorts anyway, so the transition was natural

[bundlebee]

Thanks for links! You are always so full of resources!

[lollylu]

Last time I slept in sport bra tops with washable pads. That worked out well for us. I have one Target nursing tank and I don't like it very much.

For nursing bras I bought a few at Motherhood. Once I got more comfortable with breastfeeding I would sometimes just wear regular bras and pop them out, like little ol me did. This time, I think I'm going to look for a nursing bra that unhooks in the front middle. I think that would just be easier than the hook being at the top of each cup.

For tops I preferred wearing sweater twinsets. That way I could lift up one shirt, but still be covered in the back (with the cardigan) while feeding. I think I'll be stocking up on some new tanks too.

[bundlebee]

Wearing a regular bra never worked for me. Even when I was pumping at work, I'd wear a nursing bra. I haven't seen any that hook in front middle - do they make those? I could never get them hooked with one hand, even the ones that were supposed to easy.