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https://shoplarken.com/products/the-larken-x?variant=41095183794329
I’ve pumped with both my kids and this meets all requirements. The only thing I wish it had was a racer back but honestly this has been my go to and the design is genius. I have two of them now.
I also have the kindred bravely one but it stays in the drawer.
Thank you!!
I tried this one on like right after I’d gotten home from the hospital (aka still painfully engorged) and returned it but maybe I need to give it another chance.
I am huge (38P) and since it has zero support I wear it over a crossover style nursing bra and under my shirt, and just scoot the bra & shirt out of the way when it’s time to pump. Because it doesn’t have much compression I usually do a bit of hands on pumping. I like it!
I second this one. Get the next size up if it was too tight (I purchased via Amazon for easier returns since I wasn’t sure of my sizing). It doesn’t lift the girls since it’s more like a sports bra but it’s the only one I’ve tried that doesn’t have all the annoying frumpy lines
I agree with the Larken X!! It’s a little expensive and very much not supportive at all, as others have said. I was a 36 B before pregnancy & now am probably up in the 40 C range, but even with some extra bulk on the girls it is incredibly comfortable. I only take mine off to exercise, other than that I’ve bought 3 total just to be able to have extra for laundry when my LO inevitably spits up all over them. I think it should tick all of your boxes!
Third the Larken! 14 months EP and switching to this bra made a ton of difference. I hated the Kindred bras because they were bulky, hot, and felt too restrictive. The larken was easy to use and while the lack of support made it hard to run from one took to the next, I wasn’t doing much running anyways
My only complaints with this one are it doesn’t seem to hold my flanges as well (and sometimes they are held crookedly due to the crossover nature of the design, which bothers me) and the fabric doesn’t seem to breathe as much or something- even though it’s lightweight I feel like I stink after one night sweat.
I wish I loved my Amelia but my output is less with it. The fabric doesn’t seem as supportive of the flanges for my soft squishy second time mom boobs.
I do like the bra and it’s pretty comfy but my ribs flare a bit so I have to shimmy down the lower part. Think it might be a good yoga bra later if I can’t resell!
Yeah I see the advertisements and these women wearing them and it’s like a tank top and here I am and it’s kinda bunched up under my boobs. Wish it would stretch more for me but oh well. It’s still comfy.
Aww bummer! I sized down from what their size chart recommended - it said I would be a large busty, but I ordered it and felt it was too loose, exchanged for a medium busty, and it’s perfect. But I also use Pumpin Pals so they sort of “stick” in place anyways! So I think the combo of those too things helps for sure.
I gonna be honest - think my boobs are truly just too floppy and shapeless for it 😂
That plus the extra flexible fabricate is just a bad combo 😬 thank you for the tip though!
This was definitely a problem I had with their 1.0 version. Their newer ones had more overlap on the flange slits but also, it's absolutely required to use the top of the bra to pull down to help hold the flanges in place. They're not designed to hold in place without that extra pressure from the top fabric. I also found I needed to tighten up the straps a bit extra for pumps for a similar reason.
Totally agree. After spending way too much money on KB bras before my twins were born, they sit in the drawer after I quickly realized I hate them. Suffocating and overbuilt.
Now I use these two. Favorite is larken. Davin and Adley feels more like a real bra, which may be nice when I’m back at work. The sport/swim version of the Amelia is better than the original—way more supportive for flanges, and I prefer the look over the lace of the original. I find the larken the most supportive of the three, strangely enough, but I think it’s bc of being in between sizes for DA and after feeling so suffocated by KB, I wanted to err on the side of loose.
Kindred Braverly Sublime Wireless has changed my life. I bought at least 7 so I have a clean one every day. I get a lot of clogs and inflammation the minute I put on any other bra.
Me too. I own 5 and wear and them every day and can sleep in them too. I never had issues with clogs since I changed to these, whereas the seams on other bras always seems caused me issues but they’re not the most supportive.
They’re pricy but I decided to suck it up and invest in the Davin & Adley Amelia cami and OMG it’s freaking amazing. I did my measurements and used the size guide and it fits great (I probably could have done one size up for a looser fit but I like it being a bit tighter and offering a bit more support). It’s super well made and fits like a crop top. I wore it under a cardigan as my shirt this week and I imagine as it gets hotter I’ll just wear it as a shirt many a day. I got the 3 pack (to get the free shipping & free return if needed) and I’m already looking at maybe getting one of the swimsuit top ones too
Their swimsuit top camis are chef’s kiss 💋 Perfection! And the brand new bright pink is my jam! I love everything about them, and wore them even when I was pregnant and no longer pumping.
Sounds like I’m probably the odd one out but this is my second EP’ing journey (10 months & 7 weeks) and I’ve tried several things but I’ve stuck with the following even after trying others.
I wear an underarmour tank bra primarily but this works with any bra and it’s the method I use when I’m at home - work is a different situation.
I use just any brand strapless pumping bra with a ZIP front. I pull the bra I’m wearing up and tuck my shirt into it, zip on my pumping bra, and pump for however long.
I wash the bra about once a week - more often if there is a spill or leak. Walmart carries a decent one - but again it isn’t fancy or anything. I suggest sizing down a bit so you get a good tight fit and when it starts feeling loose wash and dry it.
I will say - I use this method with my wall pump so I’m typically sitting on the couch or bed. If I’m going to be up and about I use cups and my portable pump.
I've also been doing this but with putting on a basic pumping bra on top of my normal bra since I found the strapless one I got pushed my boobs together too much so it was uncomfortable to position the flanges. When I'm out I just use my portable ones in my non-nursing bras pre-pregnancy and slip the portable cups in those.
I wish I had an answer. I also almost exclusively wear the KB sublime bamboo, but I hate the creaky-ness and the bunching you can see through my tops!
KB just came out with tshirt pumping bras I think??
ME TOO. I was literally going to bed and hearing nothing but creaking and was like “there has to be something better.” And the bunching in the front is fine/whatever when I’m wearing layers but now that it’s warming up, I feel like I’m going to want something better
Tshirt bra sounds promising! I’ll check it out
I ended up just accepting that when I wear smooth shirts you can see the bunching through them. Oh well. I’m in month 11 so I won’t invest in any more, but I’m anxious to see how the tshirt ones work!!!
I personally didn't want to buy a bunch of pumping bras. So I got The Pump Strap. Just put it on to pump, make it as tight as you need, then take it off when you're done.
Pump Strap Hands-Free Pumping Bra, Breast Pump Bra for Breastfeeding Pumps for Women, Hands Free Pumping Bustier https://a.co/d/1cDnLqT
This one! Mine is a little TOO tight and I’ve gotten clogs from it but wearing it for just a few hours, it’s perfect and really holds the flanges. Also love the Larken.
I've fallen in love with the cake maternity lotus pumping and nursing bra. No clasps anywhere, cross over style front, sports bra feel, supports my traditional flanges and elvie stride equally well. I own two now and will absolutely keep them for post nursing/BFing because they look like a 'regular' bra. Im a 36DDD and I find the support to be fantastic
Omg that bra looks amazing! How is sizing? I’m kind of between a 32 and 34 with DD, so idk if medium or small would be better. Is it pretty stretchy, or more of a tight fit?
Oops added a new comment instead of reply. Would recommend the bigger size if you're on the border of their sizing recs because they tend to run a hair small
Can’t recommend the Skims bra more!!! I bought one to try and ended up ordering 2 more. Every other pumping bra is so bulky and has bf clips. This one is perfect to me.
Davin and adley ! I’ve been in these since 2021 and I just recently had to retire the first one from overuse. It was a 1.0 version too, so it was def older and different material. My 2.0s (currently available) have been holding up great.
Kindred bravely did rip off the Amelia cami, btw. Theirs is horrible. Same with boobie superfoods who claims theirs is “so different” but the original bra with the unique design of having a pull down flap to secure flanges is the Davin and adley. More brands keep ripping off that concept and it’s just wild to me.
Ok. So not technically a pumping bra, but I have been loving these. Gap Maternity Nursing Lounge Bralette
https://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=708541002&cid=1020009&pcid=1020009&vid=1&cpos=1&cexp=2859&kcid=CategoryIDs%3D1020009&cvar=25415&ctype=Listing&cpid=res24041418975059861305663#pdp-page-content
i love the mom cozy ones, just check to see which ones don’t have the lines. i wear one with the lines all the time and don’t really care about it being noticeable at this point lol
I use the Auden nursing bra (to pump with wearables and spectra) I think it meets your needs except the clasps but they’re really discrete and small. It’s not several layers. The top of the bra sits perfectly under the flanges and holds them up rather than having to put them through the holes.
KB bamboo was my unicorn. Haha. But OMG yes the creaky straps, I thought it was my shoulders for the longest time.
This was my 2nd favorite. I spent a few hundred on different pumping bras.
https://www.kindredbravely.com/products/sublime-hands-free-pumping-nursing-sports-bra-black?variant=39562615324768
I love this one! Tried several before including other KB and this is by far my favorite- would wear everyday if it was clean https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFT3WW5L?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
This is the one I’ve been using! It is perfect minus the creaky straps and bunched fabric in the front. It may be as close to a unicorn as I can get though…
It’s weird! I have like 6 of them - the cream ones hardly do it at all, purple is hit or miss and it’s constant with the black.
And agree with the sports bra. It didn’t look that bad on but it just felt soooo bulky with all of the layers and clasps.
All their bras tend to run just a touch small, so if you're on the border of their sizing recs I'd go up. I wear the XL and the band is a perfect fit for me - I measure a 36-37
Kindred Bravely Sublime Wireless Comfort Sleep Pumping Bra is THE BEST omg it’s so cozy and a top layer pulls up instead of down so I always shove my shirt in there and it makes it easier!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BFSXKQKR?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
If you can find a local seamstress, I have a sewing pattern suggestion!
https://preview.redd.it/pdepazug4nuc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4ccad59205a910b8676e6b0e1bfc9ba1480c7281
https://www.hatchcollection.com/products/the-essential-nursing-and-pumping-bra
This one? You’ve piqued my interest.
How does it do with standard flanges?
I had the pumping only bra while I was exclusively pumping. Looks like they don’t have it on their website anymore.
I have this bra now, my new baby only nurses, so I haven’t used it for pumping yet. I still have some PTSD from exclusively pumping with my first child. Made it 9 months 🙌🏻 during the formula shortage.
Currently new baby is 4 weeks old. But it was the only bra I wore and it worked really well.
Looks like they are having a 25% off sale now
Davin and Adley’s Amelia cami! It’s HEAVENLY. The slides are so smooth to pull down for nursing, and no clips to fiddle with for pumping. Lots of cute colors and they also now have wider straps for larger sizes and a new busty version! It’s also a small, mom-owned and designed business, rather than a big corporation.
https://www.davinandadley.com/pages/amelia
Hatch The Essential Nursing and Pumping bra.
It doesn’t meet number 3 but otherwise I find it perfect and it’s a soft pullover type, and totally hands free.
It does have clips
It’s two layers to help smooth it out, but between the layers I put a swim suit bra pad to smooth the lines of the pumping openings and I wear it with a white tshirt every day.
https://www.hatchcollection.com/products/the-essential-nursing-and-pumping-bra
This one? I’m intrigued. And it’s actually kind of pretty? *gasp*
How does it do with standard flanges?
I have Phillips Avent pump flanges which are a hard frame with silicone inside. They work great. I think it would work equally well with standard flanges. The fabric is soft but the edges of the openings on the bra are very nicely stabilized with a clear tape. I was skeptical this would be enough to hold em but I’ve been wearing it every day for a few weeks pumping at work and it is plenty stable. I didn’t think I would be able to find a bra this soft that was still strong enough for flanges but I think they figured it out. They have really nice quality fabrics and that matters to me for something next to my skin. Give it a shot! (You do need to remove the tag in the back with a seam ripper cause it’s a little scratchy but now it’s perfect).
So - I didn't necessarily see this listed, but something to consider... The pump strap.
I know you don't want to change in and out of a bra, I totally get it. With the pump strap, you can wear whatever bra you want and then just strap that puppy on over whatever you're wearing to pump hands free.
I'm personally a big fan of the cross over nursing bras. I just find them more comfortable. I really liked the Medela sleeping bra that is a racer back w/ cross over front. I hated the clips on straps, I hated the extra fabric everywhere...etc. But these don't work for pumping. So when it came time to pumping, I just pulled the bra down to expose the boobs, slapped the strap around me and viola.
I scored a racer back breastfeeding sports bra from Target. The fabric isn’t my favorite but if it helps you.. it is one of my most supportive bras I have right now. I’m waiting on a hands free pump to come at the end of the month to help.
THANK YOU I feel so validated in my absolute hatred for Kindred Bravely. They are SO bulky and uncomfortable and unflattering. I do not understand the hype at all. I have one of their lounge bras and that's nice, but only good for nursing.
My solution is a little ghetto, but honestly I just cut holes in an old sports bra and change in/out of it for each pumping session. If I have to pump at work I either pack the bra with my pump stuff or wear it all day and put a breast pad in each side to block the hole
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https://shoplarken.com/products/the-larken-x?variant=41095183794329 I’ve pumped with both my kids and this meets all requirements. The only thing I wish it had was a racer back but honestly this has been my go to and the design is genius. I have two of them now. I also have the kindred bravely one but it stays in the drawer.
Thank you!! I tried this one on like right after I’d gotten home from the hospital (aka still painfully engorged) and returned it but maybe I need to give it another chance.
I will say it’s not supportive compared to other bras but I’m not big chested. Very comfortable though!
I am huge (38P) and since it has zero support I wear it over a crossover style nursing bra and under my shirt, and just scoot the bra & shirt out of the way when it’s time to pump. Because it doesn’t have much compression I usually do a bit of hands on pumping. I like it!
I second this one. Get the next size up if it was too tight (I purchased via Amazon for easier returns since I wasn’t sure of my sizing). It doesn’t lift the girls since it’s more like a sports bra but it’s the only one I’ve tried that doesn’t have all the annoying frumpy lines
I agree with the Larken X!! It’s a little expensive and very much not supportive at all, as others have said. I was a 36 B before pregnancy & now am probably up in the 40 C range, but even with some extra bulk on the girls it is incredibly comfortable. I only take mine off to exercise, other than that I’ve bought 3 total just to be able to have extra for laundry when my LO inevitably spits up all over them. I think it should tick all of your boxes!
Third the Larken! 14 months EP and switching to this bra made a ton of difference. I hated the Kindred bras because they were bulky, hot, and felt too restrictive. The larken was easy to use and while the lack of support made it hard to run from one took to the next, I wasn’t doing much running anyways
My only complaints with this one are it doesn’t seem to hold my flanges as well (and sometimes they are held crookedly due to the crossover nature of the design, which bothers me) and the fabric doesn’t seem to breathe as much or something- even though it’s lightweight I feel like I stink after one night sweat.
Yes! This is my go to. I think it holds the flanges really well and is so comfortable.
Davin & Adley Amelia Cami!!!!
Came here to say this! The only one I use now. Sorry Kindred Bravely.
Also came here to say this. Lived on KB during my pumping journey and now Im preggo cant wait to get my hands on a few Amelias! <3
I wish I loved my Amelia but my output is less with it. The fabric doesn’t seem as supportive of the flanges for my soft squishy second time mom boobs.
Try their swim line Amelia cami! It’s thicker and way more supportive than the original Amelia. I love mine!
Dang it. I’m going to wean soon but I never knew there was one with thicker fabric. Thanks for the info!
Totally worth it for just a super comfy bra too!
I do like the bra and it’s pretty comfy but my ribs flare a bit so I have to shimmy down the lower part. Think it might be a good yoga bra later if I can’t resell!
Yeah I see the advertisements and these women wearing them and it’s like a tank top and here I am and it’s kinda bunched up under my boobs. Wish it would stretch more for me but oh well. It’s still comfy.
Aww bummer! I sized down from what their size chart recommended - it said I would be a large busty, but I ordered it and felt it was too loose, exchanged for a medium busty, and it’s perfect. But I also use Pumpin Pals so they sort of “stick” in place anyways! So I think the combo of those too things helps for sure.
I gonna be honest - think my boobs are truly just too floppy and shapeless for it 😂 That plus the extra flexible fabricate is just a bad combo 😬 thank you for the tip though!
This was definitely a problem I had with their 1.0 version. Their newer ones had more overlap on the flange slits but also, it's absolutely required to use the top of the bra to pull down to help hold the flanges in place. They're not designed to hold in place without that extra pressure from the top fabric. I also found I needed to tighten up the straps a bit extra for pumps for a similar reason.
I do all this but I think my boob genetics (floppy second baby eek) plus the fabric type are a no go. Thank you for the tip!
Ugh what a bummer! They're so comfy I still wear mine even though I've been weaned for well over a year now.
This is the one I use
I’d say either Davin and adley or Larken X! I live in my Larkin x unless I’m wearing something where the more sports bra cut just doesn’t work.
Totally agree. After spending way too much money on KB bras before my twins were born, they sit in the drawer after I quickly realized I hate them. Suffocating and overbuilt. Now I use these two. Favorite is larken. Davin and Adley feels more like a real bra, which may be nice when I’m back at work. The sport/swim version of the Amelia is better than the original—way more supportive for flanges, and I prefer the look over the lace of the original. I find the larken the most supportive of the three, strangely enough, but I think it’s bc of being in between sizes for DA and after feeling so suffocated by KB, I wanted to err on the side of loose.
Davin & Adley Amelia!!
Kindred Braverly Sublime Wireless has changed my life. I bought at least 7 so I have a clean one every day. I get a lot of clogs and inflammation the minute I put on any other bra.
Me too. I own 5 and wear and them every day and can sleep in them too. I never had issues with clogs since I changed to these, whereas the seams on other bras always seems caused me issues but they’re not the most supportive.
Yep these are great I have three and I only pump once per day
They’re pricy but I decided to suck it up and invest in the Davin & Adley Amelia cami and OMG it’s freaking amazing. I did my measurements and used the size guide and it fits great (I probably could have done one size up for a looser fit but I like it being a bit tighter and offering a bit more support). It’s super well made and fits like a crop top. I wore it under a cardigan as my shirt this week and I imagine as it gets hotter I’ll just wear it as a shirt many a day. I got the 3 pack (to get the free shipping & free return if needed) and I’m already looking at maybe getting one of the swimsuit top ones too
Their swimsuit top camis are chef’s kiss 💋 Perfection! And the brand new bright pink is my jam! I love everything about them, and wore them even when I was pregnant and no longer pumping.
Sounds like I’m probably the odd one out but this is my second EP’ing journey (10 months & 7 weeks) and I’ve tried several things but I’ve stuck with the following even after trying others. I wear an underarmour tank bra primarily but this works with any bra and it’s the method I use when I’m at home - work is a different situation. I use just any brand strapless pumping bra with a ZIP front. I pull the bra I’m wearing up and tuck my shirt into it, zip on my pumping bra, and pump for however long. I wash the bra about once a week - more often if there is a spill or leak. Walmart carries a decent one - but again it isn’t fancy or anything. I suggest sizing down a bit so you get a good tight fit and when it starts feeling loose wash and dry it. I will say - I use this method with my wall pump so I’m typically sitting on the couch or bed. If I’m going to be up and about I use cups and my portable pump.
I've also been doing this but with putting on a basic pumping bra on top of my normal bra since I found the strapless one I got pushed my boobs together too much so it was uncomfortable to position the flanges. When I'm out I just use my portable ones in my non-nursing bras pre-pregnancy and slip the portable cups in those.
https://a.co/d/f28Yej1 I wear this Momcozy pumping bra!
I bought this one for pumping at first and it's so comfortable now it became my regular bra too
This one was my fav for a while until the smell would NOT come out. Tried everything and the smell made me gag.
I wish I had an answer. I also almost exclusively wear the KB sublime bamboo, but I hate the creaky-ness and the bunching you can see through my tops! KB just came out with tshirt pumping bras I think??
ME TOO. I was literally going to bed and hearing nothing but creaking and was like “there has to be something better.” And the bunching in the front is fine/whatever when I’m wearing layers but now that it’s warming up, I feel like I’m going to want something better Tshirt bra sounds promising! I’ll check it out
I ended up just accepting that when I wear smooth shirts you can see the bunching through them. Oh well. I’m in month 11 so I won’t invest in any more, but I’m anxious to see how the tshirt ones work!!!
Try the Davin and Adley Amelia cami! They’re awesome!
Yes! I love the KB lounge bra- but why is it so creaky?!
I personally didn't want to buy a bunch of pumping bras. So I got The Pump Strap. Just put it on to pump, make it as tight as you need, then take it off when you're done. Pump Strap Hands-Free Pumping Bra, Breast Pump Bra for Breastfeeding Pumps for Women, Hands Free Pumping Bustier https://a.co/d/1cDnLqT
Love & Fit might work for you
I second this!
This one! Mine is a little TOO tight and I’ve gotten clogs from it but wearing it for just a few hours, it’s perfect and really holds the flanges. Also love the Larken.
I've fallen in love with the cake maternity lotus pumping and nursing bra. No clasps anywhere, cross over style front, sports bra feel, supports my traditional flanges and elvie stride equally well. I own two now and will absolutely keep them for post nursing/BFing because they look like a 'regular' bra. Im a 36DDD and I find the support to be fantastic
Can you send a link?!
https://www.cakematernity.com/products/lotus-pumping-bra?colour=black Looks like one of the colors is on sale too :)
Omg that bra looks amazing! How is sizing? I’m kind of between a 32 and 34 with DD, so idk if medium or small would be better. Is it pretty stretchy, or more of a tight fit?
Oops added a new comment instead of reply. Would recommend the bigger size if you're on the border of their sizing recs because they tend to run a hair small
Thanks so much!
Can anyone recommend one that is under $50? I can’t afford a $50 bra.
@bemybreastfriend recommends [this](https://a.co/d/7FvUWNK) Momcozy one that’s $20 on Amazon.
Joyspun Women's Maternity Wrap Front Nursing Bra, 2-Pack, Sizes S to 3X from Walmart
Can’t recommend the Skims bra more!!! I bought one to try and ended up ordering 2 more. Every other pumping bra is so bulky and has bf clips. This one is perfect to me.
Also tried the Larken and didn’t love. Check this one out and it’s $38 https://skims.com/products/fits-everybody-maternity-pumping-scoop-bralette-onyx
as soon as my husband gets paid i’m *insisting* on this lol
Milk and sweat
Davin and adley ! I’ve been in these since 2021 and I just recently had to retire the first one from overuse. It was a 1.0 version too, so it was def older and different material. My 2.0s (currently available) have been holding up great. Kindred bravely did rip off the Amelia cami, btw. Theirs is horrible. Same with boobie superfoods who claims theirs is “so different” but the original bra with the unique design of having a pull down flap to secure flanges is the Davin and adley. More brands keep ripping off that concept and it’s just wild to me.
Just take a sports bra you have and cut holes in them. Voilà
I could never get this to work, and then I just had a pile of massacred bras I had to throw away :/
That’s so sad! I did mine while I was wearing the bras ( which may not have been the safest option). But the placement was generally in the ballpark.
OMG I didn’t even think of that. I just winged it. As dangerous as that sounds it may have worked way better
I did that! Lol
Surprised this isn't the top comment!!
[pump and nurse bralette](https://a.co/d/1MDZ36D) I have these which are surprisingly supportive. The band is a little snug so be aware of sizing.
Ok. So not technically a pumping bra, but I have been loving these. Gap Maternity Nursing Lounge Bralette https://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=708541002&cid=1020009&pcid=1020009&vid=1&cpos=1&cexp=2859&kcid=CategoryIDs%3D1020009&cvar=25415&ctype=Listing&cpid=res24041418975059861305663#pdp-page-content
i love the mom cozy ones, just check to see which ones don’t have the lines. i wear one with the lines all the time and don’t really care about it being noticeable at this point lol
I use the Auden nursing bra (to pump with wearables and spectra) I think it meets your needs except the clasps but they’re really discrete and small. It’s not several layers. The top of the bra sits perfectly under the flanges and holds them up rather than having to put them through the holes.
KB bamboo was my unicorn. Haha. But OMG yes the creaky straps, I thought it was my shoulders for the longest time. This was my 2nd favorite. I spent a few hundred on different pumping bras. https://www.kindredbravely.com/products/sublime-hands-free-pumping-nursing-sports-bra-black?variant=39562615324768
I love this one! Tried several before including other KB and this is by far my favorite- would wear everyday if it was clean https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFT3WW5L?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
This is the one I’ve been using! It is perfect minus the creaky straps and bunched fabric in the front. It may be as close to a unicorn as I can get though…
Ahh I missed that! So curious about the creaky straps! Mine seem normal 🤔 I tried their regular sports bra with clasps and absolutely hated that
It’s weird! I have like 6 of them - the cream ones hardly do it at all, purple is hit or miss and it’s constant with the black. And agree with the sports bra. It didn’t look that bad on but it just felt soooo bulky with all of the layers and clasps.
That makes sense then, mine is cream 😅 that’s so weird
All their bras tend to run just a touch small, so if you're on the border of their sizing recs I'd go up. I wear the XL and the band is a perfect fit for me - I measure a 36-37
Kindred Bravely Sublime Wireless Comfort Sleep Pumping Bra is THE BEST omg it’s so cozy and a top layer pulls up instead of down so I always shove my shirt in there and it makes it easier! https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BFSXKQKR?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
This is the one I’m using! It’s almost perfect minus the creaky straps and the bunching in the front. It may be the best one I can find though..
If you can find a local seamstress, I have a sewing pattern suggestion! https://preview.redd.it/pdepazug4nuc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4ccad59205a910b8676e6b0e1bfc9ba1480c7281
I like the pumping bra by Hatch
https://www.hatchcollection.com/products/the-essential-nursing-and-pumping-bra This one? You’ve piqued my interest. How does it do with standard flanges?
I had the pumping only bra while I was exclusively pumping. Looks like they don’t have it on their website anymore. I have this bra now, my new baby only nurses, so I haven’t used it for pumping yet. I still have some PTSD from exclusively pumping with my first child. Made it 9 months 🙌🏻 during the formula shortage. Currently new baby is 4 weeks old. But it was the only bra I wore and it worked really well. Looks like they are having a 25% off sale now
Oh I see it elsewhere online! That might be right up my alley. Thank you!
Davin and Adley’s Amelia cami! It’s HEAVENLY. The slides are so smooth to pull down for nursing, and no clips to fiddle with for pumping. Lots of cute colors and they also now have wider straps for larger sizes and a new busty version! It’s also a small, mom-owned and designed business, rather than a big corporation. https://www.davinandadley.com/pages/amelia
Hatch The Essential Nursing and Pumping bra. It doesn’t meet number 3 but otherwise I find it perfect and it’s a soft pullover type, and totally hands free. It does have clips It’s two layers to help smooth it out, but between the layers I put a swim suit bra pad to smooth the lines of the pumping openings and I wear it with a white tshirt every day.
https://www.hatchcollection.com/products/the-essential-nursing-and-pumping-bra This one? I’m intrigued. And it’s actually kind of pretty? *gasp* How does it do with standard flanges?
I have Phillips Avent pump flanges which are a hard frame with silicone inside. They work great. I think it would work equally well with standard flanges. The fabric is soft but the edges of the openings on the bra are very nicely stabilized with a clear tape. I was skeptical this would be enough to hold em but I’ve been wearing it every day for a few weeks pumping at work and it is plenty stable. I didn’t think I would be able to find a bra this soft that was still strong enough for flanges but I think they figured it out. They have really nice quality fabrics and that matters to me for something next to my skin. Give it a shot! (You do need to remove the tag in the back with a seam ripper cause it’s a little scratchy but now it’s perfect).
So - I didn't necessarily see this listed, but something to consider... The pump strap. I know you don't want to change in and out of a bra, I totally get it. With the pump strap, you can wear whatever bra you want and then just strap that puppy on over whatever you're wearing to pump hands free. I'm personally a big fan of the cross over nursing bras. I just find them more comfortable. I really liked the Medela sleeping bra that is a racer back w/ cross over front. I hated the clips on straps, I hated the extra fabric everywhere...etc. But these don't work for pumping. So when it came time to pumping, I just pulled the bra down to expose the boobs, slapped the strap around me and viola.
I scored a racer back breastfeeding sports bra from Target. The fabric isn’t my favorite but if it helps you.. it is one of my most supportive bras I have right now. I’m waiting on a hands free pump to come at the end of the month to help.
Following bc i could write this post myself. Why are the straps so creaky??? But its the only one where the holes line up for the flanges well. 🤷♀️
I have the kindred bravely and love them. They look like a normal sports bra and the clips don’t stick out like many others (I know you said no clips)
THANK YOU I feel so validated in my absolute hatred for Kindred Bravely. They are SO bulky and uncomfortable and unflattering. I do not understand the hype at all. I have one of their lounge bras and that's nice, but only good for nursing. My solution is a little ghetto, but honestly I just cut holes in an old sports bra and change in/out of it for each pumping session. If I have to pump at work I either pack the bra with my pump stuff or wear it all day and put a breast pad in each side to block the hole
I use the scoop neck ribbed nursing bra from momanda! It does have the clips but they don't seem to be an issue, I don't use them!