Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week
When you’re breastfeeding, clothing that supports both your style and your lifestyle makes all the difference. Many maternity pieces are designed with built-in nursing access so they can be worn comfortably both during pregnancy and long after baby arrives. These thoughtful details turn everyday essentials—like tees, dresses, and tanks—into functional, feel-good staples that help you feed your baby quickly, comfortably, and discreetly.
A Guide To The Most Common Types of Nursing Access
Discreet and simple, this design features a horizontal slit that lifts to reveal a hidden opening underneath. Often found in tees, tanks, and casual dresses, the lift-up access makes for easy one-handed nursing. It’s ideal for those who want to keep things minimal and streamlined, with no extra closures or hardware.
This option features a double layer of fabric over the chest, with vertical openings at either side. You lift the top layer and access your nursing bra through the side slits. It offers full coverage during feeds and is a favourite for colder weather, since it keeps more of your body covered. The layered look also adds texture and interest to basic styles.
A classic choice that offers direct access, great for nursing and pumping. Opt for ¾-length openings so it can fully pull to the side. From shirt dresses to henleys, these styles blend in easily with your wardrobe and work well beyond the breastfeeding stage.
Hidden in the seams, side opening access is a modern, low-profile solution for nursing. Zippers or snaps are typically placed vertically along the bust line and open to reveal access. This access type is growing in popularity for its sleek design and ability to blend seamlessly into fashion-forward silhouettes.
A favourite in nursing tanks and camisoles, clip-down access features discreet clasps at the top of each cup that quickly release to provide easy one-handed nursing. This design is perfect for moms who want smooth, seamless tops that also offer quick, fuss-free feeding access.
Nursing clothing is designed to make life easier and less frustrating, especially in those early days when you and baby are still learning together.
As one customer shared:
“Being able to get my top open quickly when my baby was hungry made such a difference. I was less stressed, my baby was calmer, and feeding just felt smoother. I didn’t realize how much clothing could impact the whole experience.”
World Breastfeeding Week is a time to recognize the strength, commitment, and care that goes into every feeding journey. Whether you're nursing, pumping, combo-feeding, or finding your own way, it all matters. We're proud to support you with pieces that make it a little bit easier.
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