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The Most Comfortable Long Sleeve Nursing Shirt Of All Time

Posted on December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 by TheBraveLittleMama

Early on in my first breastfeeding journey, I realized that I had to find a long sleeve nursing shirt that I could wear around the house AND sleep in. Covert public nursing is the main goal of most of the nursing shirt. Which is fine, but that often means that there is a fair amount of fabric to maneuver around while feeding baby. But, that just was not what I needed for at home nursing sessions.

My criteria for a long sleeve nursing shirt was fairly simple BUT apparently I was looking for a unicorn:

Long Sleeve (obvs.)
Able to sleep in it comfortably
No buttons to fumble with
Doesn’t have fabric that would have to be held while baby nurses
Milk stains are able to be washed out of fabric easily
Long enough to be worn with leggings
Loose enough that my postpartum fluff is not highlighted
Must have more than one color available
Ideally, not too expensive so I could get a few

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Enter my #1 most worn nursing item: The Criss Cross Cardigan

I wear these over a basic nursing camisole and they are so comfortable. There are a few different brands selling these type of tops on Amazon. I have bought from most of them and they are all pretty much the same. Lightweight material, criss cross drape in the front and above all, it provides SUPER easy nursing access. The biggest difference between sellers is the colors each has available. I started with the three pack from Free to Live in 2015 when my first baby was born and I am STILL wearing the original three. They are the best. In conclusion, if you are breastfeeding or are planning on breastfeeding, you need these long sleeve nursing shirts in your life.

The Best Nursing Friendly Shirt For Mamas

Posted on October 28, 2020November 11, 2020 by TheBraveLittleMama

Whether you are a month into your breastfeeding journey or are a seasoned pro, the search for breastfeeding clothing is a challenge. Finding the best nursing friendly shirts is not easy. Many tops that are cute are expensive, or they are unflattering on most postpartum bodies. Other tops look weird in order to be able to accommodate breastfeeding access. Who wants to spend money on clothing that will be discarded after nursing is over.

I am a SAHM of three littles, so finding nursing friendly clothing is important since I wear it every moment of my life. My standards are high.

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My requirements when looking were:

Easy access for nursing
Easy to keep shirt out of the way so it doesn’t get wet with milk
Does not get milk stains that don’t wash out
Long enough to hit below the waist
Loose enough that my postpartum curves are not highlighted
Attractive colors
BONUS: Available in a long and short sleeve option

Enter my holy grail of nursing friendly tops. The Waffle Knit Button Down Shirt.

The fabric is so freaking soft. The waffle material makes it look so much nicer and dressier than it is. The buttons are easy to unbutton one handed. The shirt opens wide enough to get out of the way so it doesn’t get soaked with milk. IT. IS. THE. BEST. The cut makes it loose and flowy without looking frumpy. Can you tell I love this top? I have five of them and another four are on their way to me this week! I wear them with leggings or with jeans (okay, jeggings).

There are so many color and pattern options available. 35 options to be exact. And there is a long-sleeve version that is just as flattering. I wear this shirt in size small and it fits well on my 5’7″ size 6 frame. I have had some of my tops for over 2 years and they still look great. For the two months that I had in between breastfeeding my second baby and my third pregnant belly popping out, I wore these shirts. Even when I don’t need the nursing feature, they are still a favorite. Plus, you can Amazon PRIME them to your house with free 2 day shipping!!!

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Nursing Friendly Clothes You Actually Want to Wear

Posted on June 27, 2019October 28, 2020 by TheBraveLittleMama

After breastfeeding for 32 months and counting, I have become pretty frustrated with the selections of nursing friendly clothes in the world. For the most part your options are 1. Affordable but ugly or 2. Adorable and expensive AF. Better yet, most nursing tops and dresses are also made for maternity wear, so the fit isn’t exactly a dream situation for your non-pregnant body.

This gap in breastfeeding clothes has forced me to look outside the box to find clothes that aren’t specifically made for breastfeeding but that are nursing friendly. Here is a round up of my favorites.

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With functional buttons, this top is cute and nursing friendly. It comes in a bunch of colors and prints. It is chiffon so it would work great for times that you want to look more put together. Find it here

This is one of my personal favorites! This romper has a small snap that makes it nursing friendly. Its soft and comfortable making it perfect for everyday or travel wear. Bonus, it comes with POCKETS!! Find it here.

With functional buttons and adorable stripes this top is far from all the basic options out there. It comes in a few other designs. Find it here.

This is probably my most worn nursing friendly top from Amazon. It comes in a bunch of colors and has a long sleeve option as well. It is a waffle knit and is super flattering on. The buttons are functional so nursing is a breeze. Find it here.

This romper is super adorable and breastfeeding friendly. More of a green color IMO. The waist tie makes this flattering for a lot of different body types. It is a little short on my 5’8″ frame. Find it here