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Breastfeeding Clothing – Top Tips for Choosing Breastfeeding Clothes

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PiknikasYou already know that maternity clothes are necessary when you are pregnant, but have you thought about your options when it comes to the time after you give birth? If you are going to be breastfeeding, you are going to find that you need to look into clothes that are going to accommodate this easily and comfortably. Especially if you intend to breastfeed while out and about, having clothes that are suitable to the purpose can make breastfeeding itself much more comfortable. Take some time to learn more about some of the great clothes that can help you with this process!

In the first place, you will find that there are a number of different designs that can give your baby access in a fairly modest way. When you are looking at stretchy tops, you’ll find that there are many that have a scoop neck or a v-neck that can be pulled down and you will find that there are some more solid button up dresses that can be opened as well. There are also some excellent wrap tops that can be untied or pulled open in a way that allows you to feed your infant quite easily.

Also, don’t underestimate the power of simple wraps to make a statement. While you could simply bring along a towel, why not have a cloth that matches your outfit or that has a design in colors that you love? Having a special cloth just for this purpose can help you keep your things together and it can be a great way to look great while you are walking around. Some wraps will even double as scarves, so make sure that you find in a cloth that you like. Cashmere is a lovely fabric for this use.

When you are looking for good breastfeeding clothes, you may find that you should look into natural fibres. Natural fibres are very breathable and you will find that they will wick sweat away from your skin in a way that synthetics will not. Look for cotton blends that have some lycra in them so that you can get an attractively stretchy fabric, or look for dresses or button ups in cotton or linen. Clothes that are made from natural fibres will grow wonderfully soft as they age and they tend to last quite well, so consider what your options might be.

Take some time and look into the clothes that make you feel lovely and beautiful when you breastfeed. Far too many women feel embarrassed by their appearance when they have given birth, when instead, they should be celebrating! Take a look around and see what some of the great options in front of you are like.

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HotMilk Competition


The lovely nightwear designers HotMilk are running a competition in February to win one of three pieces of stunning diamond jewellery.  To be in with a chance of winning you need to buy any HotMilk item, then enter the code on the flyer which will be enclosed with your order.   Good luck to all our Cecily Plum entrants!

April Maternity Best Sellers


We’re now 6 months old! Yay!

We had a great March, lots of bags sold (as usual!) and also had a great time at the Little Monsters Show in Bristol. Our overall best sellers were:

  1. The StorkSak Elizabeth change bag is a big favourite, in lovely leather with lots of organisational details.
  2. The Emily changing bag by StorkSak has also been popular this month, it comes in black and brown and as with all the StorkSak bags, looks nothing like a change bag.
  3. The end of February saw our mini-collection arrive from Boob, with maternity dresses and the Smocked Nursing Top which has proved very popular during March.

HotMilk Maternity Nightwear


We have recently begun stocking the gorgeous HotMilk breastfeeding and maternity nightwear here at CP. There are three mix and match pieces to make the perfect all seasons set.

Maternity PJ Trousers by HotMilk

Maternity PJ Trousers by HotMilk

The maternity pyjama trousers are designed to work before and after pregnancy, and have a pretty cerise and plum print on duck egg blue. Wide legged and long these are so flattering and comfy!

Nursing and Maternity Camisole

Nursing and Maternity Camisole

The maternity and breastfeeding camisole top gathered to fit over a bump, and the nursing clips on the straps make for easy access when feeding.

Maternity and nursing pyjama top by HotMilk

Maternity and nursing pyjama top by HotMilk

The three quarter length sleeve maternity and breastfeeding PJ top finishes off the set. In deep plum with a print to match the trousers, this top could used just as easily as lounge wear and when visitors come to see you. Like the camisole top, this has breastfeeding access and a shelf bra for shape and support.

These have proved very popular and its easy to see why!

Five Tips for Breastfeeding in Public


I have written “Five Tips for Breastfeeding in Public“, based on my experiences of feeding two babies.

With my first I was very very nervous to begin with, and would hide in a corner, under a big scarf and preferably behind a big pot plant. Over time, and realising that no-one else had noticed what I was doing, I got more confident, and with little boy number two I hardly think about it, and will, in the words of Hubby, “whop him on” whenever and wherever.

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