nursing shirts?

"JennP" wrote in message
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"oregonchick" wrote in message
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Is it "essential" or very helpful to purchase tops that are specific to
breastfeeding? I don't have any, and I was just thinking about how handy
would it be to just lift up the shirt? Do you invest in "nursing"
clothes
or just adapt?

I used a few in the beginning with ds but found them very cumbersome and
no
matter how you try to hide it, it looks like a nursing shirt. With dd I
never bothered. I always wore my regular clothes as long as I could lift
it
up comfortably.

Depends on which ones you get. You can get some that don't look like
nursing shirts at all. I used them and loved them, but not the ones that
look like nursing shirts. (I started out with those, but they were ugly,
IMO.) I used ones that have a double layer in front that button (or not)
down the sides. Most people just thought that was the design of the shirt
and had no idea they were nursing shirts. I liked that no part of my belly
need show and the flap fell down when DD pulled off. I did nurse in regular
shirts, but I liked the nursing shirts better. I also have nursing dresses
that are quite elegant. I wore one to a funeral, though I no longer nurse.
No one was the wiser. I think I'll sew up the opening one of these days,
though.

oregonchick writes:
: Is it "essential" or very helpful to purchase tops that are specific to
: breastfeeding? I don't have any, and I was just thinking about how handy
: would it be to just lift up the shirt? Do you invest in "nursing" clothes
: or just adapt?

: Betsy

Monika didn't buy nursing dresses until she was given one by a friend
who had bought the wrong size. She had just worn loose fitting t-shirts
or sweaters. She would just lift it up far enough to feed the baby.
However, once she had a nursing dress, she loved it and bought a couple
more!

Larry

I bought a few nursing tops, but never liked them all that much. Even
with the nursing tops, I usually just lifted. For NIP, I found a tee
shirt with a jacket or cardigan of some sort most helpful, then I could
lift the tee, and pull the jacket forward to hide/keep warm any exposed
tummy. DD hates having anything cover her face like a blankie, but
will tolerate jacket pulled around to the side.

JJ

"Child" wrote in message
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"oregonchick" wrote in message
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Is it "essential" or very helpful to purchase tops that are specific to
breastfeeding? I don't have any, and I was just thinking about how
handy
would it be to just lift up the shirt? Do you invest in "nursing"
clothes
or just adapt?


I have a couple I purchased on ebay. I noticed my favorite was a hoodie
with a built in partial shirt underneath. Then someone here (I forget
who)
suggested hoodies with a tshirt underneath. This actually works BETTER
than
my nursing hoodie, because the nursing hoodie exposes the top of the
breast
much more than the tshirt. So I bought a few cardigans and hoodies and
matching tees. Works great.

That's exactly what I do. A tank or t-shirt (or nice camisole, if dressing
up) with a hoodie, button-down shirt or cardigan layered over it. Lift the
shirt, and use the over-layer to hide any exposed flesh. I bought a couple
nursing shirts, and not only were they awkward, they weren't terribly
flattering. Sold 'em on eBay. : )

--
Jodi
SAHM to Oliver (4 years),
Arwen (2 years),
and ?? (edd May 5, 2006)

"toypup" wrote in message
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You can get some that don't look like
nursing shirts at all. I used them and loved them, but not the ones that
look like nursing shirts. (I started out with those, but they were ugly,
IMO.) I used ones that have a double layer in front that button (or not)
down the sides.

Where did you get these - do you remember? I got a couple nursing tanks
from Motherwear, but I don't like them. I am fine with just lifting
normally, but would like a couple of easy and discreet nursing shirts if I
could find some.

In article ,
"oregonchick" wrote:

Is it "essential" or very helpful to purchase tops that are specific to
breastfeeding? I don't have any, and I was just thinking about how handy
would it be to just lift up the shirt?

That's what I did. I think nursing shirts look weird. I did get nursing
bras, though.
--
Sara
accompanied by TK, number two, due in April of 2006

On Tue, 25 Oct 2005 08:31:51 -0700, in misc.kids.breastfeeding "oregonchick"
wrote:

Is it "essential" or very helpful to purchase tops that are specific to
breastfeeding? I don't have any, and I was just thinking about how handy
would it be to just lift up the shirt? Do you invest in "nursing" clothes
or just adapt?

Betsy



I found nursing shirts to be a hassle.. all that fiddling with flaps in the
shirt and flaps in the nursing bra, what a carry on! Easier just to lift my
shirt up from the bottom and lift the bra up from the bottom. I feel that I
can do this discreetly.

oregonchick writes:

Is it "essential" or very helpful to purchase tops that are specific to
breastfeeding? I don't have any, and I was just thinking about how handy
would it be to just lift up the shirt? Do you invest in "nursing"
clothes or just adapt?

No - I had a couple in the beginning, but never really used them.

Sidheag
DS Colin Oct 27 2003

"oregonchick" wrote in message
...
Is it "essential" or very helpful to purchase tops that are specific to
breastfeeding? I don't have any, and I was just thinking about how handy
would it be to just lift up the shirt? Do you invest in "nursing" clothes
or just adapt?

Betsy

I don't know, cause as you know we're due about the same time!
But, I have bought some nursing clothes at consignment shops. Figure I'll
try them out cheaply before I invest any real money in them.
Mostly though I plan to buy some cheap t-shirts and cut slits or holes in
them to wear under regular shirts. Living in cold climates like we do I
figure that extra layer won't hurt and will still keep our tummies warm.
I'd lift the top shirt and the bottom shirt would stay in place since it
would have a "boob-hole" in it. I've also asked for cardigans and button-up
shirts for Christmas.

Thinking about all these preparations is fun and the only thing keeping me
sane during this waiting period!

Amy

toypup wrote:
I also have nursing dresses
that are quite elegant. I wore one to a funeral, though I no longer nurse.
No one was the wiser. I think I'll sew up the opening one of these days,
though.

Now a nice nursing dress -- that I could use. Do you remember where you
got it?

Elle