OHbaby! Forums : Breastfeeding clothes https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:52:53 +0000 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 19:32:13 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=35996 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Breastfeeding clothes : weeheebaby wrote: In most...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1168387&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1168387 Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 35996
Posted: 03 October 2010 at 7:32pm

Originally posted by weeheebaby weeheebaby wrote:



In most malls that are newish/down up, the feeing areas have seperate cublicles with curtains if that helps



That works great until the cleaner comes along, whips the curtain open, and starts cleaning the cubicle you are sitting in TRYING to feed a nosy baby who is already struggling at the boob as it is! Plus the random kids who come along and have a good nosey ]]> Sun, 03 Oct 2010 19:32:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1168387&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1168387 <![CDATA[Breastfeeding clothes : I know heaps of people who just...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1168267&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1168267 Author: weeheebaby
Subject: 35996
Posted: 03 October 2010 at 4:06pm

I know heaps of people who just draped on old school cloth nappy around them when feeding to make themselves feel more comfortble. There's also the mumcho poncho's, they are pretty and descrete.

I found that i didn't go out for weeks and weeks and weeks (c-sect) anyway so it didn't matter what I wore as there was no-one around to see. Often found it easiest just to strip down to bf bra on top and go from there.

In most malls that are newish/down up, the feeing areas have seperate cublicles with curtains if that helps

Never had enough milk to worry about spillage, squirts or the like. Some people get it others don't.

I'm thinking of waiting till bubs arrives to see how bfing goes this time round and then will get one nice "out" top for feeding if all goes to plan.]]> Sun, 03 Oct 2010 16:06:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1168267&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1168267 <![CDATA[Breastfeeding clothes : Breastfeeding singlets... tops...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1168010&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1168010 Author: High9
Subject: 35996
Posted: 02 October 2010 at 10:42pm

Breastfeeding singlets... tops with buttons... or I wear stretchy singlets with BF bras (just pull the singlet under my boob (boobtubes work well too) and put my top up iygwim...) ]]> Sat, 02 Oct 2010 22:42:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1168010&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1168010 <![CDATA[Breastfeeding clothes : Personally I really liked the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1167990&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1167990 Author: kandk
Subject: 35996
Posted: 02 October 2010 at 10:13pm

Personally I really liked the bf tshirts with a horizontal zip (off TM). Nice and simple and practical. To start with I wasn't comfortable fiddling with layers of clothing in public - that came later!]]> Sat, 02 Oct 2010 22:13:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1167990&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1167990 <![CDATA[Breastfeeding clothes : I used those BF tops from K Mart...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1167912&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1167912 Author: tiptoes
Subject: 35996
Posted: 02 October 2010 at 8:53pm

I used those BF tops from K Mart or else boob tubes under a regular top to cover my tummy too and that worked really well.

]]> Sat, 02 Oct 2010 20:53:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1167912&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1167912 <![CDATA[Breastfeeding clothes : I would recommend cloth breast...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1167568&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1167568 Author: newme
Subject: 35996
Posted: 02 October 2010 at 9:46am

I would recommend cloth breast pads. I found them to be much more breathable and comfortable. There are lots of people that sell them on trademe, but would probably be really easy to make yourself.

]]> Sat, 02 Oct 2010 09:46:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1167568&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1167568 <![CDATA[Breastfeeding clothes : My BFing atire is BF bra, boob...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1167496&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1167496 Author: Whateversville
Subject: 35996
Posted: 02 October 2010 at 8:00am

My BFing atire is BF bra, boob tube then annnny top I want lol top goes up boob tube goes down. have 1 bf singlet but i prefer sleeping in boob tube with no bra for easy sleepy accsess

In hosp I wore normal singlets. I went home b4 my milk came in so I didn't get uncomfy.

GOOD LUCK GIRLS you'll do great. Don't panic ]]> Sat, 02 Oct 2010 08:00:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1167496&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1167496 <![CDATA[Breastfeeding clothes : lol the squirting can happen in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1167242&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1167242 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 35996
Posted: 01 October 2010 at 6:50pm

lol the squirting can happen in the middle of the let down. It's slightly embarrassing in public otherwsie ...meh *shrug*

I like the idea of BF singlets *instead* of bras....BUT I have big boobs at the best of times so I found the singlets just didn't give me enough support iykwim?

But yep each to their own, I've met heaps of Mums who want to cover their tummies up, I was just not concerned enough about that TBH but whatever makes you feel more comfy sounds like a good plan to me!

]]> Fri, 01 Oct 2010 18:50:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1167242&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1167242 <![CDATA[Breastfeeding clothes : My mom said when she was feeding...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1167161&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1167161 Author: Plushie
Subject: 35996
Posted: 01 October 2010 at 5:30pm

My mom said when she was feeding me she'd squirt out the other side at the same time. I am afraid!]]> Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:30:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1167161&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1167161 <![CDATA[Breastfeeding clothes : lol bowie, not always. You&#039;ll...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1167133&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1167133 Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 35996
Posted: 01 October 2010 at 5:05pm

lol bowie, not always. You'll prob leak a fair bit ( I always found if I'd had a dream involving Jae feeding and/or crying, I'd wake up soaked!), and the squirting is very common when you start feeding (let down can be pretty forceful in some women!) but I did the same as muppetsmama, slept in a secure feeding bra, night time pads (J&J do a daytime/nightime disposable, I 'd their nighttime ones, not so much their daytimes, pigeon were the best as they had 2 seperate adhesive strips to stop 'bunching' in the middle of the night) and a towel underneath JIC, plus the towel was handy if bubs snuffled around and took their sweet time getting a proper latch AFTER letdown started, saved getting milk all over the blankets

During the day at home I just wore the singlets and had a loose jumper to throw on if I needed to nip up the road to do school pick-up etc, and had a couple of nice nursing tops for when i went out to coffeegroup etc]]> Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:05:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1167133&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1167133 <![CDATA[Breastfeeding clothes : I&#039;m sorry, at the start WILL...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1167021&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1167021 Author: Plushie
Subject: 35996
Posted: 01 October 2010 at 3:48pm

I'm sorry, at the start WILL it be squirting out copious amounts at night?!?? ]]> Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:48:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1167021&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1167021 <![CDATA[Breastfeeding clothes : @Phantom re: night leakage - I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1166961&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1166961 Author: MuppetsMama
Subject: 35996
Posted: 01 October 2010 at 3:08pm

@Phantom re: night leakage - I wore a feeding bra and just used breastfeeding pads to soak up the leakage, and had a towel under the sheet in case it soaked through. I was too hot for anything else (and it was Autumn/Winter!), and didn't want to bother with tops in the middle of the night. I had A LOT of milk with DD, and that worked fine for me - although I used decent breastpads, not the 'budget' brand. Bear in mind you are getting up several times in the night to feed, so you don't have to go all night in them :-) By the time baby is sleeping through (DD was at 7 weeks ish) your milk should have regulated enough to not be squirting out copious amounts all night!]]> Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:08:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1166961&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1166961 <![CDATA[Breastfeeding clothes : Haha I only thought about my hospital...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1166824&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1166824 Author: phantom_1
Subject: 35996
Posted: 01 October 2010 at 1:16pm

Haha I only thought about my hospital bag last week cos I had a bit of a show & started panicking. Nothing else yet so at least I've had a bit of time to get what I really needed!

Apparently sleeping in the singlets with clothes etc down the front to help with leakage is also a good idea .
]]> Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:16:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1166824&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1166824 <![CDATA[Breastfeeding clothes : Fair enough phantom, Ive only...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1166754&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1166754 Author: snugglebug
Subject: 35996
Posted: 01 October 2010 at 12:14pm

Fair enough phantom, Ive only been thinking about it cos I got onto my hospital bag early and then all of a sudden I was like OMG what about after? Such a planner hehe

Sounds like it's easier than I thought so yay ]]> Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:14:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1166754&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1166754 <![CDATA[Breastfeeding clothes : Hey ladies, I have been wondering...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1166735&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1166735 Author: phantom_1
Subject: 35996
Posted: 01 October 2010 at 11:59am

Hey ladies,

I have been wondering these very things myself so it is nice to know I'm not alone. 37 weeks pg today so I'm going shopping tomorrow. Its nice to know what to look for. Kind of the last thing on my mind with all the anticipation.]]> Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:59:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1166735&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1166735 <![CDATA[Breastfeeding clothes : I wear a BF bra with BF singlet...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1166727&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1166727 Author: MamaT
Subject: 35996
Posted: 01 October 2010 at 11:50am

I wear a BF bra with BF singlet over top (or a boob tube top) and just any old top over top of that.

BF singlets are exactly like bras, but a singlet IFGWIM. They have the clips and pull down parts like a BF bra.

 

In the early days when my breasts were sore and full I just lived in BF singlets, no bras. And if I was going out I'd put an easy access top over the top (cardis and button down tops etc). I found these the easiest while getting BFing established.

]]> Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:50:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1166727&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1166727 <![CDATA[Breastfeeding clothes : So when you wear a breastfeeding...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1166687&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1166687 Author: snugglebug
Subject: 35996
Posted: 01 October 2010 at 11:15am

So when you wear a breastfeeding singlet do you not wear a bra too? Do they work like the bras ie with the clip? Sorry I have never seen one hehe can you wear a breastfeeding bra and a breastfeeding singlet at the same time? Or if you're going to wear a feeding bra should you just wear any singlet?

Sounds like I need to stock up on these breastfeeding singlets and some loose tops.

I know myself and I think it'll take me a while to build up to feeding in public cos I'll be shy, so for the beginning it'll be mainly things for my own comfort factor at home. ]]> Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:15:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1166687&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1166687 <![CDATA[Breastfeeding clothes : Babykatnz wrote:While in hospital...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1166618&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1166618 Author: JadeC
Subject: 35996
Posted: 01 October 2010 at 10:19am

Originally posted by Babykatnz Babykatnz wrote:

While in hospital i lived in BF singlets, just the el cheapos from kmart.


I'm still in these, under my normal clothes. Much comfier than maternity bras, and they hide my yucky stretch-marked tummy!]]> Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:19:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1166618&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1166618 <![CDATA[Breastfeeding clothes : I started off buying proper BF...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1165875&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1165875 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 35996
Posted: 30 September 2010 at 2:25pm

I started off buying proper BF tops but lost interest in them pretty quickly so just moved into regular clothes and liftedmy top when BF lol. You can always wear a light muslin or something over your shoulder if you're shy but really, most people in public don't care and don't look much. There's often Mother's rooms, esp in malls etc nad we used them alot too. Not cos I was shy but cos Clodagh went through a period of pulling off suddenly just after let down and omg milk would start spraying everywhere and I couldn't stop it lol.

I'd save your money adn spend it on a facial or post pregnancy massage or something. Or coffee! mmmmmm lol

]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:25:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1165875&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1165875 <![CDATA[Breastfeeding clothes : Yeap, when I was BF DD I lived...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1165791&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1165791 Author: Madiandmini
Subject: 35996
Posted: 30 September 2010 at 1:23pm

Yeap, when I was BF DD I lived in singlets (It was summer) but on cool days ya just throw a cute cardi over top and your dressed like everyone else. BFing singlets are fabulous.

I was a cheapie and just continued wearing most of my regular clothes you can always pull up t-shirts and difficult tops, and if your worried bout your belly showing when BFing then you can double up with a singlet underneath.

I would totally reccommend a bf singlet in your hosp bag and comfie trackies or PJ's ]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:23:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1165791&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1165791 <![CDATA[Breastfeeding clothes : Yep i lived in singlets too..or...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1165672&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1165672 Author: nicandtyler
Subject: 35996
Posted: 30 September 2010 at 11:34am

Yep i lived in singlets too..or any top that is easy to either pull down or pull up etc like you said anything that buttons open, so i never bought anything special just singlets from glassons and that was perfect]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:34:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1165672&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1165672 <![CDATA[Breastfeeding clothes : While in hospital i lived in BF...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1165653&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1165653 Author: Babykatnz
Subject: 35996
Posted: 30 September 2010 at 11:17am

While in hospital i lived in BF singlets, just the el cheapos from kmart. I bought a couple of nice tops for out and about, but basically any loose top, or top that stretches and snaps back easily will do if you dont want to spend more money on clothes you have no idea how long you'll even need them for.

Most of my maternity tops double as nursing tops so I'd get my moneys worth from them, Kmart and PP have a few good ones available that dont have to cost too much, look on TM, or go to the PP outlets and you should find a few]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:17:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1165653&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1165653 <![CDATA[Breastfeeding clothes : I have been getting things for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1165646&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1165646 Author: snugglebug
Subject: 35996
Posted: 30 September 2010 at 11:11am

I have been getting things for my hospital bag recently and sorting out bras etc and it dawned on me that I have no idea what I'm meant to wear after baby is born and I'm out of hospital and breastfeeding.

Do I need to buy special tops for breastfeeding or will any loose tops do? I would like to get the clothing sorted now so yeah any advice about what I should get would be great. I understand feeding bras and having nighties that button down etc but beyond that I'm lost as to what to wear everyday!

Thanks for your advice]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:11:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35996&PID=1165646&title=breastfeeding-clothes#1165646