July 14, 2009 at 11:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (12)

Nursing tank tops didn't hit the market until after I had my second child. However, these tanks are something I would have really loved, especially with my first adventures in breastfeeding and pumping.
Personally, I love the nursing tank top because breastfeeding was quite difficult for me the first time, and I'm also very modest about showing my stomach (even before babies). However, I'm also a social person, so I didn't want to stay at home topless and nursing in private forever. I wanted to get out and about with my nursing infant.
It's hard enough to stay modest while juggling a hungry newborn, a nursing bra, leaking milk, postpartum hormonal hot flashes, and the "right" latch method without worrying if your squishy postpartum belly is hanging out.
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Do you or have you worn nursing tank tops? What do you think?
FILED UNDER: breastfeeding, post-birth outings
Any nursing top was a god send. Although occasionally the tops would be a little to tight across the bust and it would be a little bit of a challenge if I had a nursing bra underneath as well, so just be aware of that.
But yes, an essential for nursing mothers. Loved, loved, loved them!
I think any sort of tank or cami is an essential when it comes to breastfeeding, especially breastfeeding in public. I don't own any nursing tops, though. I prefer to go with a cami that has a built in bra or even one without a bra and I simply wear a nursing bra underneath. I lengthen the cami or tank's straps so I can have easy access and viola!
Old Navy has some new, awesome nursing tanks, by the way. ;)
I have a nursing tank top, and wasn't sure how I'd like it. I DO though, so I'm going to buy some of the neat ones off Old Navy's website. Like heatherama, I'm also a fan of the built-in bra tank tops. You just throw a shirt on over it, and when you pull up the top shirt, your stomach is still totally covered. You just free the one boob, still mostly under the top shirt... it works out great.
I have the cheap tanks from forever 21. I wear these at home and just nusre her in these. WHere I live, it's too hot to layer clothing like that. Good idea though, I know moms who do it and love it.
I love LOVE LOVE my nursing tank! I bought mine at Target in white with the built in bra. Its getting worn out I love it so much! With the next kid I will definitley be investing in many more, they are great!
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I wore nursing tanks and loved them last summer. They were comfortable and convient.
JessecaLynn Jul. 14, 2009 at 11:37 AM