Breastfeeding fashion

In honour of two friends who have had babies this month, Worn out & Wonderful is thinking about fashion for breastfeeding mothers. I know that women of my mother’s generation made do with a shawl most of the time, and all credit to them. Yet it’s important for a new mum to feel pampered, and a top bought specially for breast-feeding is fab for when you go out on those tentative first outings.

Some mums feel dubious about shelling out specially for nursing tops when it will only be worn for a short while. If you’re thinking of having more than one baby, it’s worth investing. Alternatively if you’re planning on nursing for a while, and think that you might wear a top twice or three times a week, consider the fact that out of all the items in your wardrobe, it might be the one you use the most for six months – a year. If you’ll get loads of wear out of it, then can pass it on to a friend, it’s not a frivolous thing to consider. Breastfeeding is a huge commitment to a baby; why not treat yourself as a reward?

It goes without saying that a good nursing bra is essential.  Click on the description to be taken through to the website relevant to each item.

Mamaway Orange Stripe Nursing t-shirt, £29

Mamaway Sporty Nursing Top, £48

JoJo Maman Bebe Nursing and Maternity dress, £39

Printed sleeveless nursing top, JoJo Maman Bebe £15 (on sale)

Cloud 9 nursing t-shirt, Babes with Babies, £34.95

Millie Feeding Top, Babes with Babies, £40 (also on sale)

Don’t forget to drink lots of water and eat a good lasagne now and again; you need loads of food to convert into milk so stay fuelled!