Nursing Bras Review

If you are wondering which type of nursing bra to buy, this is the blog for you! Although I started nursing close to 3 years ago, I still find it challenging to get comfortable and beautiful nursing bras that are priced just right. Most of those I found are simply very similar and rather momsy. This blog was set up with the sole purpose of sharing my views on the nursing bras that I have come across and tried. Hope this becomes your useful guide in selecting the right nursing bra. Happy nursing!

Sunday, August 27, 2006

Marks & Spencer Stretchable Balcony bra

This is not made for nursing, but I have found them extremely comfortable to wear. They are also super yummy, with the wild purple & black mesh prints. Extremely cooling due to the thin material. Surprising that with such thin material, nipple bumps are pretty minimal after nursing. To nurse, simply pull down on the cups. Cups are not difficult to pull back at all after nursing. However it comes with underwire (rather comfy for an underwire bra), and some people may not find it comfortable in the early nursing stages. As I bought them quite some time ago, you can probably only find similar bras at Marks & Spencer that you can improvise for nursing.

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Mothercare Basic Nursing Bra

This bra is from Mothercare, bought just before they name their bras the Moda range. Very basic, but comfortable. At the price of S$30 plus or about $40 each, they're not exactly cheap for this kind of designs (so basic you can probably find similar designs of nursing bras everywhere) but the cotton is very comfortable and offers very good support. Shape is nice and cups fit rather well, with no gaping at the sides. My husband commented that simple as it looks, it actually does accentuate the cleavage quite well. The hook is the common type and very easy to use. Only downside is probably the fact that nipple bumps show through after nursing.

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Padded Tube Bra

Simple and rather stretchy, this type of padded tube bras are pretty comfortable if you are a B cup or below. Larger cups will find that it lacks vital support and the fabric may tend to scrunch up towards the middle (from the top and bottom), so it can become a little uncomfortable. Does not have hooks on the back, so people who do not like doing hooks will find this rather "friendly" to use. Nursing is by pulling down on the bra and pulling up when done, but the pulling up can become a hassle as the thin fabric and bra cups are difficult to put back properly. I ended up having to pull frantically as it got "stuck" under my breasts. You can find these or similar ones in most lingerie shops.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2006

MIM Padded 3-Way Bra with Removable Underwire

The only nursing bra so far that offers 3 different wearing options. It comes with straps that are removable and crossed any which way. Pity though that the material is a little bit stiff and quality can be better for its price. When wearing the normal way like in this picture, it tends to gape at the sides near the armpits. The cup is a little too stiff, so it sort of creates a bulky feel underneath the breasts when nursing. Access is not using the traditional nursing hook, but using velcro. For mothers who find the hook difficult to find when nursing in public, this may be a good feature.

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MIM Very BASIC Nursing Bra

Very basic nursing bra as the name suggests, so do not expect it to come with frills. Made of cotton it is rather breathable, like most of the basic plain bras you find elsewhere, except that the fabric is rather soft. However, I find that the shape doesn't hold very well and it tends to gape at the part near the armpit. Band also tends to be slightly larger that the normal bra widths so if you are intending to get one, do size down a bit. Like almost all cotton basic nursing bras, nipples tend to show through after nursing. Price tend to be a little on the high side as you can get the same quality elsewhere at a lower price. My recommendation is to get these only for the few months post pregnancy since you can get much better support with other types of bras.

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The Slip Padded Lace-Trimmed Nursing Bra

This is a bra with soft & thin padded stretch cups, accented with lace trim in front and around the sides. Label says the brand is "The Slip" although I cannot understand why most nursing bras have rather low quality labels. However, this does not decrease the comfort of these bras. Super comfy and nipples do not show through after you have nursed your child as promised on the Momsinmind website. Bra has underwired cups and a 4-hook back-band hook to allow for your fluctuating size during your pregnancy and breastfeeding period. Very easy to use as the slight padding actually helps me put back the bra quickly instead of having to tug at it to straighten before hooking back. Fabric is also super smooth and doesn't feel warm at all. One of my top favourite padded nursing bras.

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