Breastfeeding clothes for the nursing mother
Breast milk is the best and most complete nutrition that you can give to your baby. One principal of successful breastfeeding is that both the mother and the baby are comfortable and relaxed during the process. This is the time of forming special emotional bonds and providing unique maternal care. Obviously you do not want to be bothered by cumbersome clothes while nursing. There is also no reason, why you should have to wear dowdy and shapeless clothes when you are a new mother. Here are some tips to arrange for the most suitable garments while you are breastfeeding.
• The most important item of clothing in the wardrobe of a nursing mother is the breastfeeding bra, also known as the maternity bra or the nursing bra. They may be of different styles and include different features. The common feature is that they have detachable cups which can be removed to allow your baby easy access to the breast. When your baby is hungry and cranky, you do not want to have to deal with a cumbersome bra which cannot be removed easily. Remember babies are notoriously impatient. So ease and speed of accessibility are important considerations.
• There are several types of breastfeeding tops and T shirts available in the market. Most of them have a double layer over the chest area. The upper layer can be lifted to allow your baby the access to the breast. This extra fabric can then be draped over the baby. This is discrete and functional. They sometimes have support systems built in them so that you can nurse your baby comfortably.
• It is better to choose breastfeeding garments which do not have buttons, hooks, zips or other fastenings. It will be difficult for you to handle the fastenings as well as a fussy and hungry baby.
• Several trendy and fashionable nursing garments have become available in the market. But try to choose those which allow you to breastfeed anywhere. Cross over tops for example has gained a lot of popularity, but they expose a part of the breast while feeding your baby. So if you are wearing such clothes, you are going to need privacy to nurse your child. If you are not sure of getting that privacy, you should opt for more discrete clothing. Remember, it is necessary to be relaxed during breastfeeding and to enjoy this time.
• You can use a shawl or a poncho or a blanket to cover your baby during breastfeeding. But this will become impossible as your baby grows and becomes more and more active.
• Apart from the garments you will need some other accessories. Always have absorbent pads ready in case of leakage. Nursing pillow and nursing stool helps you to be comfort table during breastfeeding. As babies like to play with the mother's hair and clothes during feeding, you can opt for a breastfeeding necklace. It keeps the baby happily occupied. If you are traveling, you can use a nursing sling. It will keep your hands free as your baby feeds.
• It is better that your nursing clothes are made of soft cotton which can be easily washed and tried. Choose dark colors as they help to conceal leakages better.
Whichever clothes you choose, do remember to stock them up before delivery. You will be starting to breastfeed within a few hours after the birth of your child and will be too busy to go shopping.
• The most important item of clothing in the wardrobe of a nursing mother is the breastfeeding bra, also known as the maternity bra or the nursing bra. They may be of different styles and include different features. The common feature is that they have detachable cups which can be removed to allow your baby easy access to the breast. When your baby is hungry and cranky, you do not want to have to deal with a cumbersome bra which cannot be removed easily. Remember babies are notoriously impatient. So ease and speed of accessibility are important considerations.
• There are several types of breastfeeding tops and T shirts available in the market. Most of them have a double layer over the chest area. The upper layer can be lifted to allow your baby the access to the breast. This extra fabric can then be draped over the baby. This is discrete and functional. They sometimes have support systems built in them so that you can nurse your baby comfortably.
• It is better to choose breastfeeding garments which do not have buttons, hooks, zips or other fastenings. It will be difficult for you to handle the fastenings as well as a fussy and hungry baby.
• Several trendy and fashionable nursing garments have become available in the market. But try to choose those which allow you to breastfeed anywhere. Cross over tops for example has gained a lot of popularity, but they expose a part of the breast while feeding your baby. So if you are wearing such clothes, you are going to need privacy to nurse your child. If you are not sure of getting that privacy, you should opt for more discrete clothing. Remember, it is necessary to be relaxed during breastfeeding and to enjoy this time.
• You can use a shawl or a poncho or a blanket to cover your baby during breastfeeding. But this will become impossible as your baby grows and becomes more and more active.
• Apart from the garments you will need some other accessories. Always have absorbent pads ready in case of leakage. Nursing pillow and nursing stool helps you to be comfort table during breastfeeding. As babies like to play with the mother's hair and clothes during feeding, you can opt for a breastfeeding necklace. It keeps the baby happily occupied. If you are traveling, you can use a nursing sling. It will keep your hands free as your baby feeds.
• It is better that your nursing clothes are made of soft cotton which can be easily washed and tried. Choose dark colors as they help to conceal leakages better.
Whichever clothes you choose, do remember to stock them up before delivery. You will be starting to breastfeed within a few hours after the birth of your child and will be too busy to go shopping.
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