The Ultimate Guide to the Best Nursing Bras Around

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Scotti
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Here at the Mom Edit, we know the importance of a good nursing bra.  Whether you’re looking for support, comfort, function, style or all of the above, we’ve rounded up the best nursing bras available today.  From sexy black lace to supportive sports bras, here are our favorite nursing bras.


Best_Black_Nursing_Bras

Black is a classic for a reason.  These picks prove that nursing bras can be sexy.

1. Le Mystere ‘Sexy Mama’ Nursing Bra

2. Von Follies by Dita Von Teese

3. Cake ‘Chocolate’ Flexi-Wire Nursing Bra

4. Anita International Lace Underwire Nursing Bra

5. Cache Coeur Wireless Nursing Bra

6. Trenta Nursing Bra

7. Lorna Drew Maternity Alexa Nursing Bra

Colorful_Nursing_Bras

 

If you’re looking for a little pop of color (maybe peeking out from under a tank, perhaps), here are the top choices for you!

1. Heidi Klum Intimates

2. Stella McCartney Stretch-Lace & Jersey Nursing Bra

3. Cache Coeur Wireless Lightly Lined Nursing Bra

4. Cosabella Soft Cup Nursing Bralette

5. Elle MacPherson Maternity Beach Babe Bra

6. Gillian & O’Malley Wireless Nursing Bra

7. Lorna Drew Smooth and Sleek Nursing Bra

Comfiest_Nursing_Bras_to_Sleep_In

I don’t know about you, but after I had G I couldn’t sleep without a bra for weeks . . . ok, months.  These sleep bras are so comfy that I wear them during the day as well.  The lace bralettes are perfect under a cami or maxi dress in lieu of a strapless.  I’ve included a couple of non-nursing bras that I’ve worn to nurse in . . . just pull to the side.

1. Motherhood Maternity Unlined Nursing Sleep Bra

2. GAP Favorite Modal Pullover Bra

3. Free People Galloon Lace Deep V Bra

4. Silk Lined Pullover Bra

5. Motherhood Maternity Adjustable Wrap Nursing Sleep Bra

6. Clo Intimo Sneak Peak Lace Bra

 

Best_Racerback_Nursing_Bras

When Shana was pregnant, there were virtually no racer-back nursing bras.  Now there are plenty to choose from.  I was especially excited to find the nursing sports bra . . . I need some serious support when running or working out and I often find myself needing to nurse before I can change out of my workout gear.  #2 took care of both problems!

1. Aerie Lightly Lined Racerback Bralette (again, this isn’t a specific nursing bra, but I wear them under t-shirts and tanks and they’re super comfortable . . . and pretty!)

2. Moving Comfort Endurance Racer Sports Bra

3. Cake ‘Toffee’ Convertible Contour Flexi-Wire Nursing Bra

4. Women’s V-Neck Wireless Racerback Nursing Bra

5. Motherhood Maternity Nursing Striped Sports Bra

 

What are some of your favorite nursing bra finds??  Share yours in the comments!

XOXO,

Scotti

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24 COMMENTS

  1. Thanks for the roundup. I’m a little frustrated though- I wish this had included ones that you’d actually tried and tested — not just links to the pretty ones. The best parts of ANMJ (and now, TME) are the features where real women are talking about how real items fit and function. Shopping roundups like this one just aren’t as helpful.

    • Mags – I’ve nursed in the soft cup style by Cake lingerie (from the black collage) – it’s pretty fabulous. I’ve also used a version of the Moving Comfort nursing sports bra – I had to make the strap opening a bit bigger, but once I did, it was pretty fab. I’ve also used the black lace Le Mystere – it’s a classic.

      • I have the Cake convertible bra — number 3 in the racerback section — and I’ve basically been wearing it non-stop for the past year. I have a smaller chest (B cup while breastfeeding), so I have a hard time finding nursing bras. This one’s very comfortable and looks great under T-shirts. The link takes you to the larger-cup version, but I know it’s available in smaller sizes elsewhere.

  2. Love this post! I have spent hundreds, possibly even thousands, on nursing bras over the course of nursing my three kiddos. My youngest is now 10 months old and I just realized that Nordstrom can turn any of their regular bras into a nursing bra, for a small fee. This has been a complete game changer for me!! Finally I can get the perfect fit, pretty and comfortable bra I would want to wear when not breastfeeding and they simply alter it to make it a nursing bra. Worth every penny!

    • Yes! I was so happy when I learned Nordstroms will convert their regular bras into nursing bras. As a larger cup size, smallish band (34E or F), I feel like I struggled to find pretty, and colorful, nursing bras. Of course, I didn’t learn this until baby #4, but since most of my nursing bras were well worn, it seems totally reasonable to upgrade!!!

        • Megs, it is super easy. Try on the regular bras you like and then once you find one that is comfortable tell the salesperson you want to alter it to make it a nursing bra. It took less than a week for alterations to be done and cost $16 here in Seattle. Well worth the money for a great bra!

  3. Cake, Cotton Candy nursing bra! I’m a 32H so bras are hard to find, but I wear a medium in this bra. It definitely doesn’t have the lift I want, but for all day comfort it can’t be beat.
    When I need better lift and shape, I wear one of the regular bras I bought at Nordstrom and had them convert it to a nursing bra.

    • Yes! Cake Cotton Candy bras are awesome!! I bought one to try and was so impressed that I immediately bought two more. Comfy and cute and easy to unclip at feeding time. Plus, they work great under clothes, as the front just looks like a cami peeking out. I even wore mine with a sweatshirt that has a low V-back and the racer back style in a cheerful color just looks like a tank top … not like a wardrobe malfunction. I’ve been wearing and washing them for 8 months straight now and they’ve held up well too. Easily the best nursing bras I’ve ever owned. 😀

  5. the panache sophie nursing bra was the best thing I could find to give me a non-hideous shape, wasn’t completely old lady looking, and fit reasonably well in a size 32HH
    I found it very difficult to find bras that wouldn’t show every lace bump and seam line under tshirts, held up well to being washed (because nursing is a messy business), and gave support without riding up my armpits (most bras in my size – especially without underwires – came up SO HIGH under my arms that I was getting actual cuts in my skin from the rubbing)

  6. I second the Le Mystere ‘Sexy Mama’ Nursing Bra…it was so pretty and attractive I didn’t want to put it away when I stopped nursing!

  7. I really wish there were more options with under wire…I know you aren’t *supposed* to use it while nursing but my boobs are just too big and saggy to go without it lol.
    My current favorite is Va Bien’s nursing underwire bra, but it’s not pretty :/

    • I don’t know where the “rule” against underwire comes from. For some of us, it is just not an option. At least not if you want to leave the house while nursing. And, I’ve nursed/pumped for 4 kiddos while wearing underwire nursing bras without problems.

      • I really need to wear underwire too, but I think the ‘rule’ you are referring to applies to me… I’m surprised and happy for you ladies that your haven’t had the problem. Plugged milk ducts due to the pressure of the underwire, went up a size but didn’t help, resulting in mastitis. Ouch!! I am on my 4th kid now, and being as this has been a repeat problem, I just can’t say having better looking boobs is worth it

    • My favorite is Freya “Pure” Molded Nursing Underwire #1581. It starts at a D cup though that isn’t a problem for me. The band goes from 30 to 40. I need underwires bras too.

      The rule against them is because so many people are wearing badly fitting bras and if underwire presses against breast tissue due to wearing too small of a cup size, it can cause mastitis. This isn’t a problem with properly fitting bras.

  8. I second the Matherhood Maternity unlined nursing sleep bra #1. Functional, durable, and comfortable. Not very stylish, but I figured style could be a factor after I got my feet wet In the nursing process.

    I’m grateful for this timely post as I was planning to start shopping for stylish bras. I’ll be looking for nude bras, but your brand suggestions help me to start that hunt. You ladies have been rocking relevant articles for the large breasted postpartum population as of late. Thanks.

  9. I also have a small band large cup size (34 G) and I ended up preferring convertible bras (the kind where the straps come off to be strapless or x back or halter) to nursing bras. You can unclasp it like a regular nursing bra but still get support.

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