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The best nursing tops on the highstreet

Section: Maternity

When it come to breastfeeding your baby, the last thing you want to be worrying about is your clothes.

From crossover designs to cleverly positioned zips and poppers, there are loads of different nursing tops on the highstreet that will take away all the stress out of feeding and make life a whole lot easier.

We've found 9 of the best nursing tops that are not only great for their convenience, but that also look stylish. 

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1) Grey Popper Ribbed Maternity & Nursing Top, £12.99, Newlook

This slimfit grey top is perfect for everyday wear and will go with nearly everything in your wardrobe. Made for a comfortable fit, this top is great for discrete nursing with the poppers making it easier to breastfeed your little one wherever you are. 
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2) Maternity Nursing Kimono, £25, ASOS

Not only is this top gorgeous and will look great with a pair of jeans, it's cleverly designed to fit you from bump to baby. The stylish top has an insert making a new mamas life so much easier! 

 
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3) Breton Stripe Feeding Top, £26, Jojo Maman Bebe

It’s easy to see why this Breton top from Jojo Maman Bebe has been one of their bestsellers for years. Its double layer, which is cleverly camouflaged thanks to the striped design, can be easily pulled aside to feed, and it’s been cut for a post-pregnancy fit, allowing your body room to adjust. It also comes in seven different colour combinations which can all be dressed up or down, depending on the need.  
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4) MAMA 2-pack Nursing Tops, £19.99, H&M

This two pack of short sleeved basics will go with everything in your wardrobe and are perfect for the summer months. The tops are made from an organic cotton and have a practical inner top for easier nursing access.
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5) Sleeveless Pleated Maternity & Nursing Top, £26, Jojo Maman Bebe

Guaranteed to brighten up your day, colour fiends will love this bright gold breastfeeding top (it also comes in a dark pink and coral). Nursing is via a pull-aside pleat at the front and it’s designed with a shape that flatters because no one has their figure back straight away!
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6) MAMA Checked Nursing Top, £24.99, H&M

Who said nursing tops couldn't be stylish? The off-the-shoulder poplin tip is designed with a double layer at the top to make nursing access easier. Made from 100% cotton, the top is very comfortable to wear in the warmer months or even paired with a chunky knitted cardigan when it's cool. 
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7) Nursing Jersey Top, £28, ASOS

This wrap front jersey top is perfect for on-the-go nursing. It's light fitting and ideal to wear when pregnant and throughout your nursing journey. 
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8) Pink Nursing Blouse, £30, Next

Whether you're back at the office while you're still breastfeeding or off for a family meal, this draped blouse will look smart while also being super convenient and easy for nursing access. The little button detail helps to hold the top in place until you need to nurse. It'll look great paired with some black jeans or trousers.
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9) Navy Blue Dot Maternity & Nursing Top, £45, Seraphine

It's clear to see why this top would be a favourite for mums, it's super soft and sits beautifully over your bump when pregnant and can be dressed up or down. It even has concealed zips on each side of the top to make nursing easier.

  • Author: Samantha Ball Samantha Ball
  • Job Title: Freelance writer

Samantha is a mum of one, in a house full of boys. Her hobbies are long hikes, coffee tasting, and being a bit of an *obsessive* cleaner.

She also runs a blog Student Mum Diaries about what it’s like to be a student mum. 

 

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