eco-friendly postpartum and nursing clothes

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Mar 1

breastfeeding simple home postpartum doula.jpg — even though you won’t be showing off all of your postpartum clothing, having comfortable ANd cute nursing or lounging gear will make you feel a teeny bit put together in those first few weeks (or months.) finding sustainable maternity and postpartum clothes isn’t easy. I’ve rounded up some really great brands.

I wore the same pair of pajamas (in multiple colors) nonstop after both of my births. They were so comfortable and nursing / pumping-friendly. Every time I see them or wear them, I’m reminded of the craziness of those times with my newborns.

When choosing your postpartum clothing, you want it to be loose and made of natural fibers like cotton to keep cool. If nursing, you’ll want it to be loose or have buttons for easy middle-of-the-night access for baby. Lastly, you probably want it to be cute: the following companies all make clothing that you can wear in your living room or to stroll around the block or even to go to Target or a local coffee shop. The best part? All of these companies have clothes made ethically and sustainably. #lovemamaearth

Eco-Friendly Postpartum Gear

wear what you already have! you can rock your maternity leggings or joggers, loose tees, and cardigans.
shop on used clothing sites like Poshmark or ThredUp.
Boob Design is GOTS certified and follow the REACH standards. This company uses materials that are sustainable at all stages of manufacturing and have high standards for all of their factories. They let locals rent their clothes and will take back clothes to re-use or recycle. Their nursing bras start at $59.
Kindred Bravely has simple, affordable, organic cotton bras, clothing, and accessories for the fourth trimester. They also donate to organizations helping parents and young girls. Their nursing bras start at $33.
Hatch Collection, while pricier than the others for, has some great nursing bras. They have bras and cute clothes made from organic cotton and other natural fibers like bamboo. Their skin-to-skin nursing bra is only $38.
Storq makes all of their products ethically in the US and China and ensures a living wage for all employees. Like, Boob Design, you can send used clothes back to Storq, and they will donate them to women who are less fortunate. Their nursing bras start at $46.
Girlfriend Collective focuses on transparency at every step of their manufacturing process; they give a step-by-step breakdown for how their recycled fabric is made, dyed, produced, and shipped. Girlfriend Collective has adorable maternity workout clothes, which is not an oxymoron. Their nursing bras start at $42.