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Gift Ideas for the Nursing Mama

Dec 4

Posted by dcrosbie in Breastfeeding, Maternity & Nursing Clothing

Do you have a wonderful nursing mama in your life? If so, what should you get her? Every nursing mama needs the right breastfeeding accessories. There are all kinds of gift ideas that will make her breastfeeding life easier. Depending on your nursing mama and her lifestyle, here are a few suggestions:

Comfy Mama Nursing Pack

Includes:

1 Nursing/Maternity PJ: The Lace Sleep Set
1 Nursing/Maternity Top: Double Layer Henley
1 Nursing Bra: The Organic Easy Bra

In the coming weeks your nursing mama will be spending a lot of time nursing. The Comfy Mama Nursing Pack will be sure to make her feel comfortable and will provide for easy breastfeeding access. PJs are essential for easy nursing at night and a comfy nursing top is great for nursing around the house during the day. And of course, a nursing bra is a must-have and will be used with both the PJs and the nursing top.

Out and About Mama Nursing Pack #1

2 Nursing/Maternity Tops: The Nusing Bubble Top and The Emerald Top
1 Nursing Cover

Are you an on the go mama? If so you’ll want some hot nursing tops to wear out and about. Our nursing tops allow easy and discreet access to the breast.

Also included is a nursing cover to keep you feeling comfortable nursing in public.

Out and About Mama Nursing Pack #2

2 Nursing/Maternity Tops: The Uganda Top and The Discretion Top
1 Breastfeeding Bonnet

Are you an on the go mama? If so you’ll want some hot nursing tops to wear out and about. Our nursing tops allow easy and discreet access to the breast.

Also included is a breastfeeding bonnet to keep you feeling comfortable nursing in public.

Christmas Celebration Nursing Pack

Includes:

1 Nursing Dress: The Flamenco Dress
1 Nursing Top: Nursing Pearl Edge
1 Nursing Cover

Going out for Christmas this year? With so many celebrations you’ll need a hot new dress and top! Most conventional dresses don’t allow you to nurse without pulling off the entire dress. Our specialized nursing dresses & tops allow easy and discreet access to the breast.

Also included is a nursing cover to keep you feeling comfortable nursing in public.

Tags: Breastfeeding, nursing, nursing tops

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Brrrrr – Keep warm this Winter while Breastfeeding (or pregnant)

Nov 5

Posted by dcrosbie in Breastfeeding, Maternity & Nursing Clothing, Pregnancy & Labour

We’re coming up to another cold cold Canadian winter. This winter I’m breastfeeding and just the though of exposing any extra skin brings on a case of the goosebumps. Especially for those midnight feedings when you have to get out of your warm and cozy bed and into the chilly night air. So… how will I cope?

I’m getting some good nursing tops and sweaters that will keep that extra skin covered while breastfeeding. The great thing about a good nursing top is that, unlike a regular top, you don’t have to lift up your shirt and expose your belly and back to the chilly winter air. A nursing top has special openings that only expose the part of the breast required for breastfeeding keeping your belly and back warm and cozy.

Here is my favorite nursing top/sweater combo so far – the Double Layer Henley, then for added warmth I am wearing the Ruched Strip Hoodie over top.

For night time I am just using regular nursing pajamas, my favorite is the Lacey MJ, and then again I am wearing the Ruched Strip Hoodie over top.

As an added bonus, all of these items are good for maternity as well as for nursing so if you have a bun in the oven, you can use thse tops as well. Then when the wee one is born you can continue to use the same tops for breastfeeding.

So far I’m warm and cozy! How about you?

Tags: Breastfeeding, nursing, nursing tops, pregnancy

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Choosing the right Nursing Top

Sep 18

Posted by dcrosbie in Maternity & Nursing Clothing

There are many fabulous nursing tops out there. How do you decide which ones are right for you? Here are a few pointers to help you pick the right nursing tops for you.

Answering the following four questions and understanding which styles compliment your answers will prepare you for your shopping adventure:

Do you want to show some clevage or wear a more modest top?
Do you plan to wear the nursing top at home or out with friends?
Do you want need super quick and easy access (like when your half asleep at night), or do you have time to prepare before feeding?
Do you want maximum discresion or can you show a little boob?

Sexiness vs Modesty

If you want a sexy top that shows off your clevage then go with a v-neck top such as the Nursing Button Top or the Nursing Pearl Edge Top.

If you want a more modest top then go with a higher cut scoop neck or square neck top such as the Nursing Bubble Top or the Soft Pleat Tunic.

Casual or Fashion

If you want your nursing tops to be used for a casual night at home then pick something that is comfortable and can be easily washed and dried. My choice would be one of our Nursing Henley’s such as the Stripe Double Layer Nursing Henley or the Double Layer Henley. Both of these styles can be dried in the dryer.

If you want a Nursing Top to go out with your friends check out our Fashion Tops section for tops that are more fashionable. Keep in mind that many of these tops should lie flat to dry and not be put in the dryer.

Quick and Easy Access

If you are buying PJs that will be used during the night you should choose something that has the easiest breast access possible since you don’t want to have to fiddle with your top at night. My suggestion would be any top that has an opening type of Pull-Aside or Pull-Under. The Pull-Aside is a top where the v-neck pull to the side of the breast. The Pull-Under top is one where the neck stretches to be pulled underneath the breast. Check out The Pajanaman for an example of a PJ with pull-aside access.

Maximum Discresion

Do you want maximum discresion while your feeding, or are you able to show a little boob? If you want maximum discresion be sure to choose a top that has the opening style of Pull-Up or Pull-Aside with Underlayer. The Pull-Up tops lifts from he bust line over the breast. This type of opening allows the top of the breast to remain covered for maximum discresion. The Pull-Aside with Underlayer is a top where the Neck pulls to the side of the breast, but there is a second layer underneath the pull-aside to keep the top and side of the breast covered. Consider these tops for maximum discresion: The Tipped Bodice Top or the Double Layer Henley.