The 10 best racerback nursing bras on Amazon

The most common nursing bra design is the standard U-shaped straps that you wear from the front. But racerback nursing bras are fast becoming the more popular option.

A nursing bra with a cross or racerback design is a great choice if you need more breast support and hate shoulder straps that fall off all the time.

Let’s take a deep dive into why these are the best racerback nursing bras on Amazon:

Best racerback nursing bra overall: Cake Maternity Tutti Frutti Nursing Bra

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Why I love the Tutti Frutti Nursing Bra

• It’s made of bamboo and is amazingly soft and breathable
• The racerback design and deep lace-trim neckline give my breasts a push up effect without feeling uncomfortable
• Has molded cups that protect from milk leaks and nipple show-through.
• It’s wireless but has a wide and supportive underbust band.
• Has 6 hook and eye options at the back

What I don’t like about it

• The side slings stretched out after a few washes and provided no support during breastfeeding

Bear in mind

• There is a busty version for moms with large breasts

Read my detailed review of the Cake Tutti Frutti Nursing Bra.

Best racerback nursing bra for small breasts: BRAVADO! Designs Original Nursing Bra

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Why I love the Original Nursing Bra

• it’s made of a super soft blend of cotton and modal
• the wide underbust band doesn’t dig in and is very comfy
• light-weight and breathable, perfect for warmer weather
• the wrap-style cups don’t overwhelm small breasts

What I don’t like about it

• There is no hook and eye option. Once it stretches out, that’s it for support.

Bear in mind

There are 2 Original Nursing Bra cup designs – one with a wrap-style neckline (pic above) and one with a full cup scooped V neckline (pic below) for more support and coverage. The racerback design is exactly the same.

Best racerback nursing bra for large breasts: Kindred Bravely Sublime Busty Nursing Sports Bra

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Why I love the Sublime Busty Nursing Sports Bra

• has expanded fabric in the cups to cover large breasts better
• wide straps that don’t dig in and cut
• some of the colors don’t look like sports bras at all
• is actually supportive enough for large breasts

What I don’t like about it

• doesn’t have hook and eye options so once it stretches out, that’s it for support

Bear in mind

• It’s a nursing sports bra, and therefore, meant to fit snugly.

Best wireless racerback nursing bra: Cake Maternity Cotton Candy Nursing Bra

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Why I love the Cotton Candy Nursing Bra

• has 6 hook and eye options for a better fit.
• the seamless SOFTEX microfiber material is amazingly soft and cooling
• Wireless and has double layers and structured panels for better support
• OEKO-TEX certified to be free from harmful chemicals

What I don’t like about it

• it’s not breathable – not ideal for hot and humid weather

Bear in mind

• it’s not supportive enough for moms with large breasts and also gives you uni-boob

Check out my detailed Cotton Candy Nursing Bra review.

Best flexi-wired racerback nursing bra: Cake Maternity Zest Nursing Sports Bra

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Why I love the Zest Nursing Sports Bra

• It’s one of the most supportive nursing sports bra on the market
• Separates your breasts so you don’t have uni-boob and sweat less
• Moisture-wicking and breathable
• has flexi-wires to provide more support and lift

What I don’t like about it

• it’s not comfortable enough for all-day wear

Bear in mind

• It has shallow cups and is meant to fit snugly to prevent breast bounce

Best racerback sleep nursing bra: Kindred Bravely French Terry Sleep Bra

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Why I love the French Terry Sleep Bra

• made of the softest bamboo fabric, perfect for a snuggly sleep
• no irritating hooks, snaps or seams
• breathable and absorbent – great for humid nights
• the pull-aside flaps make it very easy to breastfeed at night when you’re half asleep

What I don’t like about it

• it has a wrap-style front so moms with larger breasts will find their breasts falling out when they sleep on their side.

Bear in mind

• The length of the straps is fixed so if you have a short or long torso, it might not fit properly.

Best racerback pumping bra: Rumina Racerback Pumping Bra

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Why I love the Rumina Racerback Pumping Bra

• made of soft and breathable cotton
• provides more breast support than the regular Rumina pumping bra.
• the multiple layers at the cups also protect from nipple show-through
• value-for-money

What I don’t like about it

• the straps stretch out over time

Bear in mind

The straps and under-bust band are not adjustable.

Best racerback nursing bralette:Cosa Bella Curvy Racie Bralette

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Why I love the Curvy Racie Bralette

• one of the more supportive nursing bralettes around
• has wide straps that don’t dig in
• beautiful and feminine soft lace all over
• doesn’t look like a nursing bra at all

What I don’t like about it

• no hook and eye options

Bear in mind

• it’s only lightly lined. You’ll need to insert your own breast pads.

Best racerback nursing sports bra: Cake Maternity Lotus Pumping Bra

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Why I love the Lotus Pumping Bra

• it’s the ultimate bra – nursing bra, pumping bra and sport bra-in-one
• provides great support for regular use and low impact sports
• thick sturdy material that doesn’t stretch out even over many months
• comfy and supportive enough to wear the whole day

What I don’t like about it

• It’s unpadded. Even though the material is thick, I still felt the need to insert breast pads. Then they move.

Bear in mind

• It’s a great pumping bra but the flaps are too tight-fitting to nurse comfortably

Check out my detailed Lotus Pumping Bra review. P/s: I’m still wearing the Lotus Bra as a regular sports bra.

Best budget racerback nursing bra: Vinfact 3-pack Nursing Sports Bra

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Why I love the Vinfact Nursing Sports Bra

• amazing value-for-money
• convertible to regular U-shape straps
• comes with bra extenders
• the removable pads don’t move around during wear

What I don’t like about it

• the straps can dig in and cut

Bear in mind

• Sizes run small so size up if you are in between sizes

What to look out for when choosing a racerback nursing bra

• hook and eye options – it’s fine to buy nursing bras that are not adjustable but you must really make sure they fit well. Also buy better quality so they don’t stretch out as quickly.
• how high the cross is – take a look at your existing wardrobe and try to gauge if you can wear the bra with all the tops you already have.
• whether it is convertible – to get the best of both worlds, buy a nursing bra that you can switch between regular U-shape and crossback.
• other features that all good quality nursing bras should have.

Benefits of wearing racerback nursing bras

• provide much better breast and back support than regular U-shape bras
• your shoulder straps never fall off. Ever.
• easy pull-over wear
• has a wide under-bust band that covers back fat and side fat better
• gives better breast lift and can give your girls a push-up effect

Cons of racerback nursing bras

• difficult to wear if you have shoulder pain
• also not that great post-caesarean as you’ll need to stretch your torso and arms upwards to wear them.
• unless you want your bra to show, you can’t wear camis and strappy tops.
• many racerback nursing bras don’t come with hook and eye options
•  tend to have more material than regular nursing bras – not ideal when the weather is warm and humid

To wrap up

A racerback nursing bra is an awesome option for the active mom. If you want the best of both worlds, choose a convertible nursing bra that allows you to cross the straps whenever you feel like it.

Looking for more choices? Check out my reviews of the best nursing bras on Amazon.

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Sharon James

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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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