What to Wear: When Breastfeeding In Winter

It can be difficult to work out what to wear when breastfeeding in winter for a few reasons – if you’re going to be out and about you’re going to be getting your nips out in the literal nippy weather, you have to have easy access despite wearing layers, and if you live somewhere where it doesn’t stay cold for long, you won’t want to invest too much money on new clothes. On that, I do have to preface this post by saying I live in Brisbane, and we have about two weeks of true winter each year. LOL. Although it doesn’t get as cold here, or stay cold for as long as it does in many other states, we do feel the chill, as many of our homes and businesses are just not made to keep us warm. However if you live somewhere really cold, you’ll need to add another layer on, like a coat, and you may like to look into some thermals – I’d buy Uniqlo Heattech leggings and pants. In saying that, while I’m breastfeeding I do tend to be a bit warmer than usual, so you may not need it!

This time around, with baby number three, it’s my first time breast-feeding a very small baby in the colder months, as both of my girls were summer babies. Thus, I’ve had to curate and use a whole new breastfeeding wardrobe, and I’ve found a number of different items that work for me. So, below, I’ve created a list of things I wear as well as other items I’ve found that might be just the ticket to get you through the winter months. And all under $100 of course.

I’m currently feeding Noah (12 weeks) on demand and I previously fed my girls to 2 and 1.5 years. I personally have a few of these items I’ve featured to buy, however the rest are items I think would work well for breastfeeding during winter. I tend to wear a lot of button downs and stretchy tops during winter as then I don’t have to lift up! I personally don’t worry about layering a singlet underneath however it is another way to keep warm and cover up. Vests, scarves and cardigans are also amazing for keeping warm while breastfeeding. Here’s some of my favourite breastfeeding outfits I’ve worn recently, followed by some great buys, that will hopefully help you with what to wear when breastfeeding in winter.

LovestyleCo knit, The Style Squad jeans, Avarcas flats

Boohoo pinafore, old knit, FRANKiE4 boots

Little Party Dress Rachel dress, Billini boots, Styling You the Label vest, Colette bag

Jericho Road Clothing pinafore, LovestyleCo knit, Boohoo boots, Adorne hat

LovestyleCo knit and cardigan, Feather and Noise jeans, Boohoo boots

Dotti blouse, The Style Squad jeans, Avarcas

LovestyleCo knit, Shein skirt, FRANKiE4 sneakers

Old shirt, Styling You the Label pants, Avarcas

And here are some of my picks in store right now:

Knits and jumpers

1.You Rock Style Harper v neck AUD$54.95 (I personally have this – pull down to feed)

2. Legoe heritage hoodie AUD$69 on sale

3. Moolk sweater AUD$79

4. Chasing Case sweater AUD$59 (I’d pull down to feed)

5. Love Style Co cardigan AUD$60 (use code ‘prettychuffed20’ for 20% off)

6. Dutchee Dutchee wrap knit $54.95 (use code ‘prettychuffed20’ for 20% off)

7. Mama Clothing hoodie AUD$49.95

8.Chasing Case soft cardigan $79

Dresses

1.Kmart $20

2. St Frock long button down AUD$89.90

3. St Frock bump and beyond special occasion dress AUD$99.90

4. ASOS Curve shirt dress AUD$64

5. Little Party Dress miranda dress AUD$64.95

6. Little Party Dress Rachel dress AUD$69.95 (I personally have this)

7. Maive and Bo leopard dress AUD$45 on sale

8. Chasing Case maxi AUD$79

Tops

1.ASOS nursing knit AUD$60

2. Assembly label shirt AUD$90

3. Atmos& Here linen shirt AUD$79.95

4. K Mart shirt AUD$17

5. K Mart singlet $15 (layer under shirts and dresses for warmth)

6. Legoe tee $79

7. Kmart cross over tee $12

8. Dotti blouse AUD$49.95

Other bits to keep you warm

1.Chasing Case Drape vest $59

2. Mama Clothing Pjs AUD$49.95

3. K Mart flannelette Pjs AUD$15

4. Sportsgirl scarf AUD$49.95

Bottoms

1.Legoe joggers $89

2. You Rock Style joggers AUD$39.95 (I have these)

3. The Style Squad jeans AUD$95 (I have these)

4. Boohoo pinafore $22.50  (I have similar, just move to side to feed)

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