Postpartum Style: Babywearing Outfits

With two under 2, adjusting to life outside the hospital has been tricky. Walking is as good an exercise postpartum as it was in pregnancy, so we try get out of the house at least once a day to walk Cooper. His little legs appreciate the stretch, even if we don't achieve it every day.

I thought I'd share two of my simple baby wearing outfits with you, for a slow and small walk around the neighbourhood with the boys. No accessories, messy mum-bun and a very tired makeup-free face, but it's nice to document the unpolished side of life, and celebrate being able to get out of the house!

What I wore:

Carrier: Ergobaby original carrier
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban new Wayfarers

Singlet: Best & Less blue stripe breastfeeding singlet
Shorts: Cotton On blue denim shorts
Shoes: black slim Havaianas thongs

Why I wore it:

This was actually what I wore for my first solo outing with all the boys. We didn't manage to complete our usual long walk, but we did get out the house and entertained Cooper and Toddler T for a while so I counted it a success.

Despite being April and autumn in Queensland, Brisbane was still pretty warm. I'd assumed with an autumn baby that I'd be dressing for autumn temperatures post baby, and packed away all my shorts thinking I wouldn't need them for a while! I haven't been able to find all of them, but did find this pair and it was nice to wear something non-maternity for a change.


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarer, breastfeeding singlet, denim shorts, Havaianas.

Other ways to wear: breastfeeding singlet and newborn baby T, denim shorts and a striped tunic.

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What I wore:

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban new Wayfarers

Carrier: Ergobaby original carrier
Singlet: Best & Less blue stripe breastfeeding singlet
Skirt: Jeanswest plain jersey black maxi skirt
Shoes: black slim Havaianas thongs

Why I wore it:

Another family walk around the neighbourhood. While I'm wearing the same nursing top as I did a few days before (above), I wore a maxi skirt instead of denim shorts. Comfortable, simple and easy to wear outfits like this are ideal for babywearing. I prefer to avoid anything with buttons or zips when I have a baby strapped to me.


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarer (above), blue breastfeeding singlet (above), black maxi skirt, Havaianas (above).

Other ways to wear: breastfeeding singlet and skinny jeans, black maxi skirt and kimono with a baby bump.

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Postpartum Outfits: Singlets, Shorts and Kimonos

I've shared the last of my pregnancy photos on the blog, and our baby boy has arrived, so now I get to share my postpartum style with you. I use the word 'style' pretty loosely!

When you have a newborn, your world revolves around them and getting dressed each day isn't always manageable, or something instagram or blog worthy! But with two boys under two, there are some days you do have to get out of the house and some even better days where you manage to wear something clean you feel good in. I'll be sharing some of those pictures on the blog when I can.

The anticipated autumn weather hadn't arrived with the changing of the seasons, so my first few trips out I stuck with my summer pregnancy uniform - shorts, singlet and kimono. Just wearing nursing singlets instead of maternity singlets.

What I wore:

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban new Wayfarers
Jacket: Somedays Lovin' Yakuza print kimono (on sale!)

Singlet: Jeanswest maternity nursing cami
Shorts: Jeanswest Georgie maternity boyfriend shorts (available in non-maternity also)
Shoes: black slim Havaianas thongs
Bag: Balenciaga giant hardware Day bag in 2009 tempete

Why I wore it:

Wore this for one of our first trips out post-baby! Had to stop by our local child health clinic after we were discharged from hospital to get baby boy enrolled and ask some questions. When toddler T was a baby we spent a lot of time at the clinic, getting lots of help, advice, going to free sessions and having weekly weigh-ins. I've shared before what a great free service it is - we really are so lucky to be able to drop by any day of the week in the newborn days.


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarers, Somedays Lovin' kimono, Jeanswest breastfeeding singlet, maternity boyfriend shorts, Havaianas, Balenciaga day bag.

Other ways to wear: Somedays Lovin' kimono and a maxi skirt, Jeanswest breastfeeding singlet and skinny jeans, maternity boyfriend shorts and LV speedy bag, Balenciaga day bag and maxi dresses.

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Where to buy pretty printed kimonos under $50:

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What I wore:

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban new Wayfarers
Jacket: Choies red vintage pattern kimono

Singlet: Best and Less black breastfeeding singlet
Shorts: Jeanswest Georgie maternity boyfriend shorts (available in non-maternity also)
Shoes: black slim Havaianas thongs
Bag: Balenciaga giant hardware Day bag in 2009 tempete

Why I wore it:

Wore this out for a trip to the local ABA (Australian Breastfeeding Association) meeting. We'd had an appointment scheduled for later that day that was cancelled, so we were able to go to the meeting at the last minute. I was pretty happy as the session was about baby massage, which is a lot of fun for all involved. Even if toddler T wanted to play with the toys instead and baby boy slept...I practiced the techniques on a nearby doll!


Last worn: RayBan wayfarer (above), tribal print kimono, black nursing singlet, maternity denim shorts (above), Havaianas (above), Balenciaga day bag (above).

Other ways to wear: tribal print kimono and skinny jeans, black nursing singlet and a maxi skirt, maternity denim shorts and a plain tank, Balenciaga day bag and skinny jeans.

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