By Kelly Gough

Now the cooler weather is upon us, it’s time to start thinking about your winter breastfeeding wardrobe. With some clever planning your breastfeeding clothes will take you right through winter and beyond with ease. A few easy tips will help you put together a stylish kit without breaking the budget.

Stay Warm – breastfeeding tops really do make a difference and keep your back and belly warm during winter. No more exposed skin - brrrr! The difference from regular clothes, is that breasfeeding clothing is designed to keep you covered while giving you quick and easy access for feeding. It really does makes breastfeeding more comfortable in cooler weather.

Great Lengths – choose a selection of sleeve lengths so your breastfeeding tops will take you through all seasons, giving you much better value for money. T-shirts, and ¾ sleeves are great under a jacket for winter and perfect on their own for spring and summer. Creating a versatile fashion kit will mean you have something to wear all year round.

Layer Up - add a nursing tank and layer up under jackets, cardigans and winter PJs. A great bra replacement for sleeping and an old-favourite to keep you warm during those cold night time feeds.

Grab a hoodie - a winter must-have and one of the leading trends for winter. Our Funky Nursing Hoodie is a comfortable casual basic that will take you from home, walking and to mother’s group with ease long after you finish breastfeeding.

Get Stripey - not stroppy that is from the cold and a hungry baby! Stripes are another big influence this winter, so be sure to add them to your wardrobe including accessories such as scarves or beanies. Black, red and grey are hot colours this winter so look for stripes in these colours.

Classic Style – choose tops that you can still wear long after you finish breastfeeding. By selecting designs with discreetly hidden openings no one will know you are wearing a breastfeeding top. Stretch your dollar just that little bit further with classic designs that will become wardrobe favourites for years to come.

Remember that just because you’re breastfeeding, it doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice your sense of style! With fashion breastfeeding tops you can still take your baby out with friends for coffee and discreetly feed in public. Best of all, it does wonders for your self-esteem when you have something nice and new to wear.

Kelly Gough is a business mum who manages Nuvo Maternity, an online boutique and nursing wear label that specialises in fashion breastfeeding clothes and tops.

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