The 6 best nursing sweatshirts and sweaters

Breastfeeding is a tough job that requires constant attention and care, especially in the winter months. You are probably trying to figure out how to breastfeed your baby without freezing.

If you want to stay warm when breastfeeding, a nursing sweatshirt or nursing sweater is the way to go. These cosy tops protect you from the cold and allow you to breastfeed without needing to remove your top.

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Anyway, back to sweaters. These are the best nursing sweatshirts on Amazon:

Best overall nursing sweatshirt: Kindred Bravely Nursing Hoodie

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Why I love the KB Nursing  Sweatshirt

• made of amazingly soft bamboo rayon
• the discreet chest zips unzip upwards so you don’t have a metal zip poking your baby as they feed
• Has thumb holes and kangaroo pockets to keep your hands warm
• Has matching joggers
• Looks like a regular sweatshirt and can be worn during pregnancy and post-breastfeeding

What I don’t like about it

• The fabric is too thin for really cold winters
• Only comes in 2 colors – stone and black

Bear in mind

• Sizes run big so if you’re in between sizes, size downwards.

Best budget nursing sweatshirt: Ginkana Nursing Hoodie

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Why I love the Ginkana Nursing Sweatshirt

• comes in 18 color and pattern options! You’re sure to find one you like.
• Double layer design. Simply pull up the top layer and pull down the inner layer for breast access
• The length is long enough to cover baby bumps and post-partum bums.
• #1 best seller on Amazon

What I don’t like about it

• The material is very thin and not cold enough for winter-wear. It’s more a spring and autumn sweater
• Has a strong chemical smell when new

Bear in mind

• The breast cutouts in the inner layer are not big so if you have large breasts, you might find it hard to unclip your bra cup.

Best lightweight nursing sweatshirt: Liu & Qu Nursing Hoodie

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Why I love the Liu & Qu Sweater

• Made of soft and breathable cotton
• Double-layer design for easy and quick breast access
• Comes in 16 colors and patterns
• Lightweight and stretchy, perfect for cool days

What I don’t like about it

• Not warm enough for cold winter days
• The cut-outs are huge and can extend quite low. Not for moms with small breasts.

Bear in mind

• The different patterns and colors can vary in quality and fit. Make sure you try it out within the return window

Best thick nursing sweatshirt: Smallshow Fleece Nursing Sweatshirt

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Why I love the Smallshow Fleece Nursing Sweater

• Comes in 12 lovely colors
• Fleece lining for extra warmth
• The material feels really soft and cosy
• Looks like a regular hoodie

What I don’t like about it

• You’ll need two hands to work the side zips
• The breast slits come straight down from the armpits so you have to position your breast to the side for nursing.
• The material is not breathable

Bear in mind

• Runs small. You might even have to size up two sizes.

Best nursing sweatshirt for petite moms: Bearsland Sporty Nursing Sweatshirt

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Why I love the Bearsland Sporty Hoodie

• Comes in 16 colors and patterns
• Made of soft, breathable cotton
• Looks like a regular hoodie with discreet zippers.
• Can withstand lots of rough use and washing

What I don’t like about it

• You need 2 hands to fiddle with the zippers.
• Inconsistent fit and quality of material.

Bear in mind

• Sizes run small so if you’re in between sizes, size up.

Best nursing sweatshirt for plus-size moms: Bearsland Nursing Hoodie

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Why I love the Bearsland Nursing Sweater

• Comes in 12 lovely block colors
• Made of soft and stretchy material
• It’s one of the few nursing hoodies that are flattering on plus-sized moms
• Looks like a regular hoodie with hidden zippers
• The zip slides easily across the chest

What I don’t like about it

• the material is too thin for colder winters

Bear in mind

• Sizes run big so size down if you are in between sizes.

To wrap up

I found that the position of the breast slit is most important in all nursing sweatshirts. Make sure you try it out and check if it’s right for you before the return window is up.

Check out the best nursing tops for winter for more cold-weather breastfeeding tops.

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Sharon James

Chief Blogger at The Sensual Mom

I am a mom of 2 bossy toddlers. I breastfed both and struggled through all the usual breastfeeding issues. Now I give nursing moms the info you need to make good decisions during your breastfeeding journey.

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