Best Nursing Bras of 2024, Tested & Reviewed

The best bras for breastfeeding mamas keep you nursing in comfort & style.

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  By: Tali Ditye, Ph.D., Co-founder

  Updated: April 9, 2024

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Breastfeeding provides an amazing bonding experience for mother and child, usually extending for at least the first 6-10 months of life.

During that time your body will undergo many changes in shape and size, and you'll need to keep your nourishing breasts comfortable, supported, and at the ready!

In our quest to find the perfect nursing bra, we found about a dozen excellent options.

We've been reviewing nursing bras for over 12 years, and if we made our own, here are some of the key features it would have:

✔️  Soft, organic fabrics.
✔️  Supportive & comfortable.
✔️  Adjustable straps.
✔️  Huge range of sizes.
✔️  Multi-hook closure.
✔️  Quick breastfeeding access.
✔️  Quick pumping access.
✔️  One-handed access.
✔️  Interchangeable straps.
✔️  Machine washable.
✔️  Stain resistant.
✔️  Seamless design.
✔️  Removable padding.
✔️  Moderately stretchy fabric.
✔️  Durable clips & snaps.

Of course, you will also want the bra to fit your style preferences and meet your budget constraints. That's a lot to ask, and very few nursing bras meet the needs of picky moms!

Below are the top 5 nursing bras that we've tested, followed by in-depth reviews of several more options.

#1. Kindred Bravely Sublime
#2. Bravado! Seamless Bra
#3. Bodily Do Anything Bra
#4. Simple Wishes Hands-Free Bra
#5. Motherhood Maternity

As you know, along with maternity and nursing come several wardrobe challenges! Your breasts will be much larger and heavier than you're used to, so your usual favorite bras will no longer work.

Your breasts will also become large and firm when it's time for breastfeeding, and then smaller and softer after breastfeeding. Finding the perfect nursing bra will keep you comfortable throughout these transitions.

A great nursing bra will also give you the convenience you need to make breastfeeding or pumping possible while at home, at work, or out and about. Speaking of comfort and convenience, check out our list of the best nursing pillows!

Note that nursing bras come in three primary styles: the clip-down nursing bra, the pull-aside nursing bra (also great as a sleep bra), and the nursing tank that combines the bra into a tank top or camisole.

Some nursing bras also have an option to purchase a separate breast pump holder that attaches to the nursing bra clips for hands-free pumping (check out our list of the best breast pumps). Of course, there are also the pumping bras themselves (made by Medela and other companies), but those tend to not be as popular as the more versatile bras.

Full disclosure: Some of these nursing bras, including the Hofish, Lansinoh, and Bravado models, were sent to us as free test samples by the manufacturer.

Here are the Best Nursing Bras of 2024!

1. Kindred Bravely Simply Sublime Nursing Bra.

If you are planning on breastfeeding and are looking for comfort and simplicity, the Simply Sublime will be perfect! These nursing bras use a super soft nylon and spandex construction to provide stretchy support that nicely accommodates breast size changes through the feeding cycle. The bra is completely wireless, instead using a thick and supportive spandex band that comfortably hugs your torso like a sports bra. For nursing access, the bra uses clip-down cups that function easily and with one hand. The Kindred Bravely Simply Sublime comes in sizes Small through XX-Large, which span from about 30B up to 42I, and with the adjustable straps and hook-back closures, there is plenty of adjustability within a size.

We tested this bra on two women, one with 34C (medium), and one with 38G (large) breasts. Both women agreed that it was perfect for everyday wearing and functioned well as a comfortable bra for around the house, but also went nicely under even thin clothing (like a t-shirt) with its seamless design. The bra is truly sublimely comfortable (as the name suggests!), has removable padding (allowing you to swap in other nursing pads), and it fits very well on both moms. For one of the women, the Simple Sublime nursing bra became her go-to bra for working as a nurse, providing all-day comfort and modesty with the swappable padding. To be clear, it is not a hands-free pumping bra, so it does not have slits to hold breast pump shields. Rather, it is one of the most comfortable and versatile nursing bras we have ever tested, and we think it works great for nearly all circumstances! Who else loves this Kindred Bravely nursing bra? Our friends at Baby Center, The Bump, Babygearlab, What2Expect, and Babylist all consider it a top pick! Interested? You can check out the Kindred Bravely Simply Sublime Nursing Bra here.

2. Bravado! Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra.

The Bravado Body Sink is a seamless and silky smooth nursing bra option for moms looking for a high-quality and super soft option for everyday comfort and versatility. The Bravado's design is quite similar the Simply Sublime bra (below), with a one-handed pull-down breastfeeding access, elastic bottom band, and vertical center strip, hook and eye back closure, and adjustable straps. If you have very large breasts then this nursing bra goes all the way up to a size 46DDD(F), which is higher than most other options. Importantly, even in that large size it still provides ample support and comfort. One of the intriguing things about this Bravado nursing bra is that it can be used with the Bravado Clip and Pump system, which is a nursing accessory that can hold two breast pumps simultaneously for hands-free pumping (turning it into a hands-free pumping bra). The idea is that the Clip and Pump system can clip into your existing nursing bra for pumping-on-the-go versatility.

In our testing, the Bravado Body Silk bras have high-quality craftsmanship, a super-soft polyester and spandex blend fabric that was truly silky-smooth, a good range of adjustments, and superior support and comfort. The stretchy fabric was really impressive, providing multi-dimensional stretch for accommodating transitions from full to empty breasts. Under clothes, the bra was impressively seamless and looked great. It does include two foam inserts. The inserts have a very cupped and rounded shape and were not very absorbent for nipple leaks. You can replace them with regular nursing pads that fit right into the bra's inside pockets without an issue. Overall, we were really positive on the look, feel, and functionality of this nursing bra. Downfalls? Well, we didn't understand why a nursing bra would come with foam inserts that were basically useless for anything other than hiding the outline of the nipple. Other than that, we think you will love the Body Silk for its comfort, versatility, and support. Who else recommends the Bravado Body Silk Bra? Our friends at Babylist, The Bump, Wirecutter, and Babygearlab also consider it a top pick! Interested? You can check out the Bravado Designs Body Silk Nursing Bras here.

3. Bodily Do Anything Nursing Bra.

The Bodily Do Anything bra combines a supportive nursing bra with the versatility of a hands-free pumping bra with excellent versatility. Bodily created this nursing bra in collaboration with a certified lactation consultant, and it shows in the details! The Do Anything nursing bra uses certified non-toxic OEKO-TEX fabric (76% polyamide, 24% elastane) that can be machine washed (cold, delicates) and line-dried. Designed in New York City, this nursing bra provides moderate support for pumping, nursing, and "doing anything" (as the name suggests!). The back provides extended closure options for varied sizes and shapes, you can wear it as-is or convert the straps to a racer-back for added support, and the nursing access is provided by easy-to-use front clips. There are convenient sliders on the front for quick bra strap adjustments, and the pumping slits work well with Ameda, Motif, Spectra, and Medela flanges. It's available from Small to XXXL, which corresponds roughly to 32A up to 46DDD(F).

In our testing, we found the fabric of the Bodily Do Anything nursing bra to be soft, smooth, and stretchy while providing excellent support. The bra itself is surprisingly lightweight given its versatility, and while the straps are relatively narrow they are very comfortable. The lighter color fabrics will stain with breast milk leakage, but we found that any stains came out easily with a stain stick and machine washing. In our experience, we suggest sizing down if you're going to use it for pumping - the smaller sizes tend to hold the breast pump flanges a bit better than the larger sizes. Of course, your experience may vary! Overall, we thought the Bodily Do Anything nursing bras were an excellent option for superior comfort and versatility. The only minor cons were that it's not entirely seamless under thin clothing, and is not quite as supportive as an underwire bra. Who else recommends the Bodily Do Anything Bra? Our friends at Forbes, What2Expect, and Babylist also consider it a top pick! Interested? You can check out the Bodily Do Anything Nursing Bras here.

4. Lansinoh Simple Wishes Hands-Free Pumping & Nursing Bra.

We have been very impressed with the comfort and versatility of the Lansinoh Simple Wishes nursing bras, and are excited to feature them on our list! The Simple Wishes Hands-Free Pumping and Nursing Bra comes in sizes XS to Large, and Large to Large-Plus. Out of the box, the fabric was soft and the seams were high quality. The tag says these are made from Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Certified Fabric, with 83% cotton and 17% spandex. The spandex gives it a nice responsive support to accommodate your breasts as they change shape and size from full to empty, and the Oeko-Tex cotton is super soft and high quality. The fit of these bras is amazing, using a large Velcro rear panel that adjusts a full 10" to fit your changing postpartum body, and it can be worn as a strapless band or with the included straps for extra support. In most cases, we found the straps necessary, especially for larger bust sizes. Speaking of sizing, most women with a bra size below about 38D will fit the Small-Large size, whereas those above a 40B will fit better into the Large-Large-Plus size; the widely adjustable rear panel helps fit a wide range of body shapes within each size. In the larger size, the Simple Wishes bra is amazing for plus-size women.

The best aspect of this bra, however, is the amazingly designed openings that hold your breast pump's shields very comfortably against your breasts, promoting a reliable leak-free (and hands-free!) seal. The opening flaps have enough flexibility to move the shield around a bit to accommodate different nipple positions, which we found very helpful, and there is a zip-in center panel that can help even more. We tried this nursing bra with Medela, Spectra, and Ameda (some of the best breast pumps), and it worked perfectly in all cases. We think you're going to love the convenience and versatility of the Simple Wishes nursing bra just as much as we did, and we highly recommend it for women looking for a hands-free nursing bra! Who else loves it? Our friends at Babylist, The Bump, and WhatToExpect also consider it a top pick! Interested? You can check out the Simple Wishes Nursing Bra here.

5. Motherhood Maternity Wrap Front Sleep Nursing Bra.

Another comfortable nursing bra that is most similar to the Kindred Bravely French Terry Racerback option, but with a slightly lower price and fewer color and pattern options. This nursing bra is designed to be comfortable all day and night, with 95% cotton and 5% spandex materials, a surplice wrap front, wireless cups, and no snaps or hooks and loops. For reference, we had a hard time understanding the bra sizes, which are Small (34), Medium (36), Large (38), Extra Large (40), 1XL (42), 2XL (44), and 3XL (46). The numbers correspond to your current bra size, and cup size works for A through about D. In our testing, anything larger than a DD cup size is not very well supported by this bra, and we had some issues with breasts slipping out with DD+ sizes. Not if you're simply lounging around the house or using it for sleeping, but if you're going to venture out of the house you will want a more supportive nursing bra. For any breast size, it's a top nursing bra for night nursing, cozying up with a book and tea, and for any other situation where you prioritize comfort over support.

We found the bottom elastic really comfortable and it didn't dig into the torso at all. It did a good job holding in nursing pads, and the seams are low profile enough to not stand out really badly in a t-shirt. It's so soft and comfortable for nursing moms, we had situations when we would completely forget we were wearing it! In terms of washing, we machine washed in cold with some intermittent spot treatment for leakage and threw it in the dryer. It did shrink a tiny bit with washing, but it has 5% spandex so any shrinkage was gone after about 10 minutes of wearing it again. Overall, we think it's really great! The only improvements could be for plus-sized moms who might need more space in the underarm area and might find some "side boob" peeking out. Also, note that we found it runs a bit small, so if you're uncertain about sizing we suggest going a size up. Not quite as soft and comfy as the Kindred Bravely (below!), but it's also quite a bit less expensive. Interested? You can check out the Motherhood Maternity Nursing Bra here.

6. Cake Lingerie Cotton Candy Nursing Bra.

This is one of the best overall nursing bras available this year, and we absolutely love the style, quality, functionality, and comfort. It is an award-winning maternity bra and appears at the top of many best-of lists in popular magazines and on the best websites (like ours!). Awards include the Mom's Choice Award, the UK Mother and Baby Award (for 3 years in a row!), and the Parent Tested Parent Approved Award. It uses a super soft polyester fabric with 8% elastic content, made from super durable fabrics that keep their shape and softness after machine washing. The awesome design basically combines a racerback-style bra with a conventional lower-back clasp for support. This design makes for a seriously supportive and fashionable fit, because it pulls up in the right places with its adjustable racerback straps, while also keeping a tight layer of lower support through its elastic bottom band. The inside of the bra itself is seamless for sensitive breasts (check out our best nipple creams), and we found it to be super breathable fabric that was silky-smooth against the hands and breasts. Remember that means that it will also be super soft against the baby's face, so the fabric is super important.

Speaking of which, the fabric uses Oeko-Tex Standard 100 materials which means that it is free from harmful chemicals. The cups themselves are double-lined but they are not padded, so it is a nice thick fabric without padding. Note that it does not have pockets to hold nursing pads, but we did find the fabric firm and thick enough to hold pads in place without much movement, and without any obvious pad lines visible through clothing. The Lanisoh and Bamboobies pads worked perfectly. In our testing, we found that it looked great, was super comfortable and supportive, and was made from high-quality materials that you can be confident about. It's not the sexiest of bras around, but it's a good compromise between a lounge-style bra (like the Kindred Bravely French Terry Racerback) and a lace bra that tends to lack comfort and support. A good middle-ground to have for daily out-of-the-house use, while also having a couple of backup sleep nursing bras and fancier bras for more sophisticated outfits. The only con we found with this nursing bra was that we would have liked it to have a firmer bottom band - there were times when it felt a bit too loose underneath. Not loose enough to let anything fall out, but definitely worth mentioning. Overall, this is a truly excellent nursing bra that is worthy of its spot near the top of our list! A little expensive, coming in at around $75-80 per bra, but also recommended by our friends at The Bump, Babygearlab, and Wirecutter! Note that Cake also makes a relatively traditional seamless nursing bra, called the Rock Candy, which you might want to check out as well. Interested? You can check out the Cake Cotton Candy Nursing Bra here.

7. Kindred Bravely French Terry Racerback Nursing Bra.

This is the best overall comfort-oriented nursing bra on the market for the year, and we have been consistently impressed by its comfort, durability, style, ease of use, and support. It's best for women with cup sizes up to about D, after which you might want more support from an underwire or elastic bottom band, and removing your breast from this style of bra might be more involved than you'd like. For most women, this will be an excellent option. It is one of the more simplistic nursing bras on the market, using the pull-aside method for breastfeeding as opposed to a pull-down panel. The bra uses a French terry fabric that is not only super soft but also durable and provides a little flexibility to support your changing breast size and firmness between feedings. As a racerback nursing bra, it has a versatile style that can be used on a daily basis, but it's also appropriate for use during yoga or exercise. We found it especially comfortable for sleeping, which is why Kindred Bravely tends to market this as a sleep bra.

With comfort as our #1 priority, this sports-style nursing bra is a clear winner. For breastfeeding, the front crossover design makes it super easy to pull the bra aside and expose the entire breast - and we could easily do it with one hand while holding a baby, which is essential. It comes in 6 regular sizes and 6 additional "busty" sizes that include an extra elastic band for support of larger breasts. The fabric is super soft (92% bamboo rayon) and reasonably flexible given its spandex content (8%). The bottom band doesn't have any elastic straps which makes things much more comfortable for prolonged wear. And we had no problem fitting nursing pads into it, and keeping them in the right position. Overall, we loved this simple and cozy racerback nursing bra, and are excited to continue using it on a daily basis. As a mom-first comfort-oriented bra that is supportive, comfortable, versatile, and super easy to use for breastfeeding, we think it's an excellent option for lounging around the home. These are usually about $30-40 per bra, which can get pricey, but there's a reason they're one of the most popular nursing bras on the market! Interested? You can check out the Kindred Bravely Nursing Bra here.

8. Hofish Seamless Nursing Bra.

Here is a seamless nursing bra option for moms looking for excellent support with good lines for wearing under normal clothes. The Hofish nursing bras are known for their comfort, support, durability, ease of use, and fantastic customer support. They truly care about the moms who are using their breastfeeding bras, and they work really well for supporting moms with even very large cup sizes (sizes up to 36D, 38C, or 40B). It uses the pull-down flap for breastfeeding, which we found super easy to use with only one hand. The fabric is great, and it uses elastic in all the right places to promote support and comfort, such as on the bottom band and vertical center area of the bra. The adjustable shoulder straps were helpful for this as well, as are the clips they provide for holding together the back straps - these clips help keep the straps out of the way in case you're wearing a racerback shirt, and are also great for fine-tuning the support. Speaking of fine-tuning the support, they also throw in a clasp extender which can help you out a ton especially when you're first starting to use the bra and your breasts are more engorged. This particular bra includes washable nursing pads that fit into pockets built into the cups (these were a godsend!).

In our testing, we found these bras to be well-made, versatile (given all the adjustments provided), comfortable, and easy to use. We were consistently impressed and appreciated all the thought and care that this company puts into their bras. And did we mention the price? Each bra is only about $8 which is amazing, and they tend to come in a 3-pack with all of the cups, clasp extensions, shoulder strap clips, and bras included. Typically available in a light pink, black, beige, or grey. Note that Hofish makes a hands-free nursing bra attachment that connects directly to this bra, making hands-free breast pumping more convenient. Downfalls? Well, the nursing pads aren't very soft to the touch, though they are completely fine and comfortable when they are in their pockets. Of course, more importantly, they are super absorbent for and leakage that happens during the day or night. Second, some moms might find the bottom elastic band uncomfortable for extended wearing, but realize that these are not for sleeping - check out the Kindred Bravely option for that! Interested? You can check out the Hofish Nursing Bras here.

9. Hofish Seamless Nursing Bra Tank-top Cami.

Hofish has really made a splash in this year's best nursing bra review, and we've been really impressed with their quality, comfort, ease of use, and price. Did we mention how darn inexpensive the Hofish products are for their quality!? It's like they saw this review coming a mile away and pulled out all the stops to make us some awesome products at unbeatable prices. This nursing tank-top cami is no exception! It basically combines the best-selling Hofish seamless nursing bra with an adorable tank top that is stretchy and form-fitting for all pregnancy and post-birth body types. We loved how this tank top felt with its soft and stretchy fabric, and the fit was great with its adjustable straps, elastic bottom band, and high-quality stitching. The bra itself is basically the same as the Hofish nursing bra reviewed above but without the back clasps. It includes the soft and absorbent nursing pads (inserts) that fit into inner pockets inside the bra; and the inserts were a nice shape, not the odd cupped shape of the Bravado nursing bra.

The flexible bra and tank top were great at supporting a wide range of breast shapes and sizes. The length of the tank top was great, falling down to about the hips for a medium-height woman, which means you have plenty of material for tucking it into pants if you'd like. So overall we really liked this nursing tank top, with no major complaints. The only downfall to a nursing tank like this is that it's only really flattering during pregnancy and for the first month or two after pregnancy. Unless you have like zero tummy fat, the very form-fitting style might accentuate the tummy more than you'd like. At that point, you might want to consider something more like these excellent CAKYE nursing camisols. Interested? You can check out the Hofish Seamless Nursing Bra Tank-top Cami here.