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Planning the Perfect Maternity Wardrobe for Breastfeeding
“I have nothing to wear!” Heard this before from a new mother?
After
putting in much time and effort into planning their maternity wardrobe, many new
mums suddenly discover they have nothing to wear after their baby arrives!
It
is important to plan ahead while pregnant to ensure your maternity wardrobe will
make the smooth transition from pregnancy to breastfeeding.
With a few
simple tips planning the perfect maternity and breastfeeding wardrobe is easy
and won’t break the budget either!
Start with the basics
Look at the
basics in your pre-pregnancy wardrobe and replace these with the maternity
versions. Maternity tanks tops with built-in nursing bras are fantastic and are
easy to mix and match. Black, white and a print or brighter colour are great to
start with and will go with most colors.
Tank tops will also take you
through all seasons –perfect to wear on their own in the warmer months and great
for layering in winter.
Think Dresses
Dresses in flowing
stretchy fabrics are fantastic for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. With the
right cut, dresses are very flattering on a baby bump and also great for the
post-baby figure.
Make sure you have at least one or two dresses in your
wardrobe that will take you from work, play and important functions such as your
baby’s christening or naming day! Again you can’t go past classic black for
classic style and slimming effect.
New styles of maternity dresses also
include a built-in nursing bra, which is fantastic when you have to attend a
function and breast feed your baby at the same time.
Tops to take you
everywhere
Once you have a baby you suddenly need clothing for all those
outings – mother’s group, coffee, shopping, trips to the doctor, the list goes
on… Unless you want to spend your life in baby rooms, you need tops that allow
you to breast feed discreetly in public and look good too!
Again look for
tops that allow for easy breastfeeding access and are flattering on your
changing shape. Style features such as crossover fronts and side gathering are
very good at hiding extra kilos. Many tops designed for breastfeeding are also
suitable for pregnancy.
Look for quality
As a mum of two small boys, I
know how tempting it is to go for cheap and cheerful when buying clothes.
However, often these items are here for “a good time not a long time” and won’t
last the distance.
When you think about it, your maternity and breastfeeding
wardrobe needs to last you for at least two years depending on how long you
breast feed and how many children you have. So in the long run it is better
value for money to look for quality fabrics and styles that will last the
distance.
Kelly Gough is a business mum who manages online boutique Nuvo Maternity (www.nuvomaternity.com.au). Nuvo specialises in stylish nursing
wear and breastfeeding clothes.
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