The 8 best nursing tops for summer

Nursing tops are a must for breastfeeding moms this summer. They allow easy access to breastfeeding your baby while staying cool.

There are many stylish nursing tops that are perfect for summer. The best styles will include loose fitting sleeves and necklines with fun patterns, stripes, or tonal colors. Other features to look for include breathable fabrics and light-weight materials.

These are the best nursing tops for summer:

Best overall nursing top: Smallshow Nursing Top

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Why I love the Smallshow Nursing Top

• Soft and light breathable material that leaves you cool during summer
• Lift-up double-layer flap for easy nursing access
• The lift-up flap also allows you to nurse in public without needing a cover
• The short-sleeves protect your shoulders from the sun but are wide and airy.
• Long-line, covering baby bumps and post-partum tummies easily
• Made with a relaxed drape so it doesn’t cling to your body on hot summer days
• Easily paired with shorts, leggings, or jeans for summer
• Comes in a 3-pack giving you great value-for-money

What I don’t like about it

• The bottom part isn’t wide enough for larger bottoms

Best affordable nursing top: Bearsland Nursing Top

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Why I love the Bearsland Nursing Top

• Made of heavenly soft modal fabric
• Lift-up double layered flaps for easy breastfeeding
• Airy short-sleeves
• Easily paired with leggings, jeans, or skirts
• Long – covers down to mid-thighs when pregnant and postpartum
• Comes in a 3-pack, giving you great value for money

What I don’t like about it

• wrinkles after wash
• loses elasticity over time

Best short-sleeve nursing top: Ecavus Nursing Top

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Why I love the Ecavus Nursing Top

• High-quality cotton fabric that is breathable, comfortable, and durable
• The short-sleeved T-shirt style is perfect for a casual day out in summer
• Push-aside wrap front for easy nursing access
• The V-neckline and ruching at the side is flattering
• Provides full coverage, especially good for moms with large breasts
• Comes in 35 great colors to dress up or down for work, home or casual outings
• Can even be worn after breastfeeding is done as a casual top

What I don’t like about it

• The wrap-front might look better but is harder to access your boobs

Best sleeveless nursing top: Smallshow Nursing Tank

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Why I love the Smallshow Nursing Tank

• Sleeveless with airy armholes
• Made of absorbent, soft modal – perfect for summer
• Unique side opening for nursing – doesn’t look like a nursing top at all
• Side ruching gives you a flattering silhouette
• Comes in a 3-pack for great value-for-money

What I don’t like about it

• Material is clingy
• Bottom is snug

Best nursing top for work: Glampunch V-neck Nursing Top

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Why I love the Glampunch Nursing Top

• Made of  soft, breathable and light-weight cotton – perfect for hot weather
• Stylish and cute – doesn’t look like a nursing top at all
• Flattering V-neck cross design
• Can even be worn after breastfeeding is done as a casual top
• Long (hip length) with ruching at the sides give you a flattering silhouette
• Comes in a variety of colors including stripes and polka dots to dress up or down

What I don’t like about it

• Sizes run small

Best petite nursing top: SUIEK Nursing Tank Top

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Why I love the SUIEK Nursing Tank Top

• Has easy-to-open clasps and drop-down cups
• Made of comfortable, high quality cotton with stylish racerback design
• Adjustable shoulder straps for the perfect fit
• No annoying straps falling off your shoulders
• Comfortable elastic under-bust band and empire waist line is flattering to post-partum tummies
• Has double-layer fabric at the chest in case of milk leaks
• It’s thick enough that you can wear it without a nursing bra
• Has built-in pockets for breast pads
• Can be bought singly, as a 2-pack or 3-pack

What I don’t like about it

• sizes run small
• not for moms with large breasts

Best plus-size nursing top: Savi Mom Nursing V-neck Top

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Why I love the Savi Mom Nursing Top

• Made of soft, light, breathable material that is cool and airy for summer
• Flattering V-neck design with pockets on each side
• Has side openings for easy nursing and pumping access
• Long and flowy empire waist to cover baby bumps and post-partum tummies
• Available up to size 4XL
• Made in USA

What I don’t like about it

• Sizes run big
• Limited color options
• Small nursing access

Best sleep top: SUEIK Sleep Cami

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Why I love the SUIEK Sleep Cami

• Made of breathable, soft cotton – perfect for hot summer nights
• Simple cross-over front design that is easy to pull aside for sleep feeds
• Adjustable straps and built-in pockets for breast pads
• No irritating plastic clasps
• No constrictive under-bust band
• Can also be layered under a top for outings
• Available in a wide range of colors

What I don’t like about it

• Thin straps
• Minimal boob support

To wrap up

I hope you enjoyed reading my list of the best nursing tops for summer. All these nursing tops are great for breastfeeding in the summer because they are lightweight, airy and cooling.

Enjoy your summer of breastfeeding!

Quick links:

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• The 7 best nursing tanks with built-in bras
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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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