This post is all about Ways to Take Care of Your Nursing Clothes
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Nursing clothes are expensive. The high quality of fabric and intricate stitching makes feeding clothes more costly. But don’t let this price tag change your mind. Your comfort and ease while breastfeeding are far more essential than saving a few bucks.
As a new mom, you will have to deal with several accidents during the day. Vomits, milk spits, and spills are a few common mishaps. The dirtier your clothes get, the more you need to wash them. Continuously washing your clothes will eventually lower the sharpness and crispiness, and you will end up with faded ill-fitted clothes.
But not anymore! Read further to know some ways to keep your nursing clothes long-lasting and evergreen.
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Tips to keep your nursing clothes as good as new
So, keeping the long story short, you bought some great nursing clothes with a hefty price tag. Now what?
You should follow some of the foolproof hacks given below to keep them well kept and maintained for a long time.
Read and follow the care label.
It is a matter of common sense, but many people disregard the care label. It is there for a reason, and you must follow it to keep your clothes fresh and new. Please read it carefully and focus on things to avoid, like washing woolen and silk clothes in the washing machine.
Hand wash the delicate stuff.
If you happen to buy a delicate formal nursing dress, please have the patience and energy to hand wash it at a lower temperature. You can soak it in soapy water for a while and gently hand wash it to keep it looking brand new.
If you think you do not have time for hand washing, go for dry cleaning. Dry cleaning also cleans your delicate clothes without being too hard on them.
Remove stains immediately
If you are a mom, from poops to milk spit-ups, life will throw all kinds of a mess at you.No matter how careful you may get, accidents and mishaps are bound to happen. The golden rule of taking care of your nursing clothes is to clean them up as soon as possible.
You can clean it up with plain water to ensure the stain doesn’t sit upon the garment. Formula and breast milk stains can get stubborn once they dry. It is better to clean them up as soon as you can.
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Wash clothes inside out
Washing clothes inside out is an old practice ideal for your clothes. The constant friction can damage the threads resulting in withered and shabby-looking garments. Similarly, it also prevents direct contact with the detergent.
Pro tip: You can scrape off the stains from your clothes and wash them inside-out to get the most out of them.
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Tumble drying has become a common practice now. But it is hazardous for your clothes. The use of heat and friction badly affects the threads of the fabric.
It is better to air dry your clothes for a fresh and pleasant odor. You can shake the clothes off and dry them outside. Carefully read the label as some clothes fade after direct exposure to sunlight or lose their shape if hung on a line.
Repair damage
As mentioned earlier, mishaps are a part of motherhood. If you notice slight wear and tear in your clothes, fix them as soon as possible. Ignoring a small hole or loose thread can cause damage to your outfit. Fasten buttons and hooks quickly so that you do not lose them.
Avoid harsh detergents and bleach.
Harsh detergents and bleach can ruin your garments. If you notice a stubborn spot on your dress, try to hand wash it. If it is not coming off, try to clean it with baking soda. It is an ideal alternative to bleach. Baking soda is natural and does not spoil the appearance of your clothes.
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Use cold water for washing.
Hot water can fade the color of the garments. It is better to use cold water as it helps to keep the colors intact. It also prevents the clothes from shrinking. Coldwater does not have a harsh effect on the clothes, and it also helps them stay in good shape even after multiple washes.
Avoid over washing
You can clean specific stains instead of washing the whole clothing item. Over washing clothes ruins the appearance and overall outlook. Only wash your nursing clothes if you feel a necessity to do so.
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- Nursing bra always. Regular bras become instruments of pain the day letdown surprises you.
- Nursing pads on your body + a spare pair in your bag. Every single time you leave the house. No exceptions.
- Extra top in your bag — for YOU, not the baby. Because leaks, spit-up, and coffee-spills don’t care about your outfit plan.
- If it takes more than 5 minutes to figure out how to nurse or pump in it, it’s not the right outfit today. Feeding access is comfort. Comfort is not optional.
- Belt under the bust (empire) or below the belly with drape — never at the belly button. Your postpartum body deserves flattery, not compression.
- Comfortable waistband is non-negotiable. Elastic, wrap, or pull-on. Zippers are a Sunday-only luxury for now.
- Dark tones, prints, or textures — not thin light solids. Because letdown marks are real and you deserve clothes that don’t advertise them.
- Machine-washable everything. Dry-clean is not real-mama fashion. If it can’t survive a spit-up rinse, it’s not in rotation.
- Cross-body bag only. Hands stay free for the carrier, the toddler, the coffee, the door, the meltdown.
- Comfortable shoes always. You’re carrying a car seat and a diaper bag. This is not the season for a heel you can’t run in.
- Get dressed BEFORE the kids see you if you can. It changes the whole day — for them and for you.
- One accessory — earrings, a lip color, a scarf — counts as “put together.” That’s the whole game. You get to feel like yourself again.
Final words
Like everything, clothes also need love, care, and proper attention. If you play your cards right, you can keep your clothes fresh and new for a longer time.
We hope our tips will help you take care of your clothes efficiently. Comment below about your tips to keep nursing clothes new.
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