I never used special tops. I do have the bonds singlets like Leasha but I generally use them under tops and pull my shirt up. If you're worried about your tummy showing you can always use a wrap across your tummy and bubs on top of that. For me, I think that the "specially" designed feeding tops are way to exy. I feel less exposed by lifting my top as there's no bare skin above my boob.
I bought 2 maternity/feeding singlets from Kmart today.... they are the Bub2Be branded ones and I'm yet to try them on but they look great and easy to pull down just like a maternity bra unclips the same way. They were only $17 each too.
Cookie - that's a great idea about wearing two singlets....
I bought a breastfeeding top from target, I don't remember how much it was though. Lots of normal tops can be used as breastfeeding tops, things with v-neck cross-over necklines are good because you can just pull the panels down. I found it hard to find things because I have a large bust so the bonds things and big W bras etc. don't come in my size, so when I wanted to buy actual singlets I had to fork out the big bucks. I found a website that sells $17 maternity/breastfeeding singlets at an online store but they're quite crappily made and offer literally no support so I wouldn't recommend them, basically they're just maternity singlets with clips added and ribbon holding the strap to the actual top when you undo it.
i've seen some maternity singlets at myers, Made by loveable...i think 35 each or a 2 pack for 60...something like that. I've still got 11 weeks to go and tried it on seeing as its meant to be for pg too but they were quite short on my stomach. I could have got away with wearing it now but don't think it would have kept for much longer so just decided once the baby is born I might try them on again and see what i think.
Ooh I like the two singlets idea. I just wear normal shirts and pull them up, letting Bub cover my bear belly. But I worry that I will stretch the fabric.
I would love to use a nursing top but I can't find one that fits. I tried on one at a maternity shop and it was too big round the belly when I was 7 months pregnant - so def too big for nursing.
A few suggestions... Moms in Mind are relatively cheap, around $23 AU for a top including postage, I have four & they are awesome. They are in Singapore, so just google The other idea I've used is to get a belly band which are relatively cheap, then pull your normal top up. That said, some people like me, don't like all the extra fabric up around their chin while feeding.
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thanks for that Sarah, great site - and i love the pics they have of the breastfeeding mums n bubs, and the sling photos.
i can't actually work out from the photos, how babies access your milk, but have emailed to ask if there are photos that show the openings in the tops.
Has anyone tried the Nursingwear Site - esp the blissful babes breastfeeding tankini? i'd love to hear feedback. i'm a D cup, wondering if they are supportive enough (shelf bra).
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