Maternity Clothing with Breastfeeding Panels

Frugi (a Cornish children’s clothing brand, we don’t recommend their footwear as it’s made with leather)) also have a range for grownups, made mostly from organic cotton. Sent in sustainable packaging.

For items that use a little elastane, launder in a microfibre filter. Launder with unscented biodegradable laundry liquid.

The Lullaby Trust has safety information on baby clothing (and bedding). Mostly to not over-heat (babies control temperature through their head and face).

Remove hats, socks and gardens when moving to warmer temperatures (including cars – don’t let babies sleep in car seats outside travel, due to the upright position not being as safe as back-sleeping).

What makes these award-winning clothes so special, is that they have clever hidden panels for discreet breastfeeding, so make a good investment, after you’ve given birth.

When your child is born, Frugi also offers clothes for new mums in the same organic fabrics, often with matching styles for children.

Second-Hand and Swapping Schemes

Although it’s not good to buy second-hand baby mattresses etc (due to mould risks),  second-hand maternity clothing of quality is a good buy, so search for locally-owned charity shops for bargains, or online.

Another idea is ‘swishing’, which is when local friends and neighbours meet up to swap clothes they never wear, rather than throw them away. If you belong to an anti-natal class, perhaps you could get together to do the same, but for maternity wear (some may have previous clothing, from births before).

This enables everyone to find clothes they love, that cost nothing. Other than a few non-alcohol drinks and a few nibbles to snack on!