Frequently asked questions

• Do you really need special clothes for breastfeeding?

  Whether you really need special clothes for breastfeeding depends on how often you'll be feeding in public, but most mothers find dedicated pieces make a meaningful difference. You can breastfeed in any clothes that pull aside or up, but breastfeeding-specific pieces save you the effort and the exposure. Wraps, zips, and engineered panels mean you can feed in a cafe or on a plane without lifting your top entirely or unbuttoning a shirt down to your bra. Most mothers find that having even four or five proper breastfeeding pieces makes the difference between confidence in public and constant adjustment. The investment pays off in the months when you are feeding most frequently.

• What makes a top breastfeeding-friendly?

  A top is breastfeeding-friendly when it has one of four engineered access points built into the cut. The first is a wrap front that opens cleanly to one side. The second is a side zip or shoulder zip hidden in a seam. The third is a layered or panelled top where one piece lifts while the other stays in place over your stomach. The fourth is a ribbed or scoop neck that pulls down without losing shape. Apéro engineers one of these access points into every piece in this collection so the function is invisible until you need it. A good breastfeeding top should look indistinguishable from a regular top until you reach to feed.

• Can I wear normal clothes while breastfeeding?

  You can wear normal clothes while breastfeeding, but most of your existing wardrobe will need to be hitched up entirely or unbuttoned to feed, which is awkward in public. The advantage of breastfeeding-specific pieces is discretion. You stay covered above and below the access point, and you can feed without removing layers or rearranging your outfit. Once feeding is established, many mothers wear a mix of dedicated breastfeeding clothes and regular pieces. A small capsule of four to six feeding-friendly pieces usually covers the moments when discretion matters most.

• How long should breastfeeding clothes last?

  Breastfeeding clothes should last every breastfeeding chapter you have, and many should keep working long after weaning. If you are buying quality, the pieces wear well as regular clothes once you stop feeding. Apéro designs feeding access to be discreet enough that the pieces transition seamlessly. A good wrap tee or knit top works for breastfeeding through your first child, your second child, and as part of your everyday wardrobe in between and afterwards. Investment pieces typically outlast the feeding window by years, which is our intent.

• When should I start buying breastfeeding clothes?

  While you can comfortably buy breastfeeding clothes throughout your pregnancy, the third trimester is the ideal time to build your wardrobe, with most mothers finding it most useful to start curating a small capsule of four to six feeding-friendly pieces-such as tops, dresses, and layers-from around week 36 onwards. Buying earlier is perfectly fine, though those pieces may sit in the closet until after delivery. Conversely, waiting too long can lead to scrambling during the first weeks with a newborn, which is the worst time to be shopping. Therefore, the third trimester serves as the natural, proactive moment to assemble your feeding wardrobe.