Hey mama - we're so happy you're here! We hope you enjoy browsing our range of breastfeeding and maternity clothing, bras, swimwear and pyjamas. Stylish, refined, and youthful, our pieces are designed to help you feel like yourself. We combine effortless essentials, with stand-out statement pieces. Our range is thoughtfully designed to be understated, chic and stylish. We want to make it super easy for you to get dressed and feel instantly put togther.
We believe it's so important to feel like yourself as a mama, and to wear pieces that you'd want to wear even if you weren't pregnant or breastfeeding. Our range is timeless and understated. We create pieces that we know will be firm favourites in your wardrobe, for many years to come.
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Behind the scenes at NZ based brand Close to the Heart are two mamas, Alex and Michele (who are also sisters in law!) With four boys and two baby girls between them, Alex and Michele were inspired by their own journeys into motherhood, and their challenges finding breastfeeding friendly clothes that really "felt like us." A few years on, Close to the Heart was created.
Now, Alex and Michele love nothing more than helping other mamas feel like themselves with super stylish, refined and effortlessly cool nursing clothes, bras and pyjamas.
Michele and Alex are always on the lookout for what's next and how they can continue to shake up the status quo when it comes to maternity and nursing clothing in NZ.
Just wanted to save I LOVE my new breastfeeding bras! Got the lace bralette and the criss cross yoga crop and they are amazing! Thank you for making some breastfeeding bras that are super comfy and affordable! And the fit is great too. Honestly so happy with them!
Dora G, Blenheim
Hands down comfiest breastfeeding bra I've ever worn! Honestly amazing will be buying in white and some as gifts!
Bonnie H, Hamilton
So exciting this breastfeeding bra fits like a glove! Wow I love it!
Katie S, Auckland
Also just letting you know the criss cross breastfeeding bra is just A-mazing!! What dreams are made of!! Can't wait to start breastfeeding again soon and will totally start wearing it already now!
Sarah C, Blenheim
Thank you for the super speedy delivery of my order - ordered yesterday and was here at 2pm today! I LOVE my clothes, great and practical breastfeeding access (love that the zips go bottom to top for a bit more coverage). They're also just good clothes, nice cuts and length and really nice material!
Tsari P
I feel so huge at 37 weeks pregnant but I'm still able to wear your breastfeeding tops! They are amazing and just so comfortable.You guys really make amazing stuff and I love supporting you. Look forward to getting the new bras.
Ayesha C, Auckland
The Henley breastfeeding tops arrived today and I LOVE them, they feel so luxuriously soft and warm. So comfortable, and a classic, elegant look. Great stuff!
Liz Bull, Cambridge
I just received my breastfeeding pyjamas and I’m so stoked! They are
beautiful and feel so soft!Britt, Auckland
Cotton muslin is a breathable and finely-woven fabric that is gentle on the skin, and super soft and comfy to wear. Cotton muslin is soft, comfortable, breathable, and durable - which is why it makes a great fabric for maternity and nursing dresses.
Comfort is key during pregnancy. Once your bump starts to grow, you'll find yourself looking for maternity clothes that help you feel comfortable and stylish throughout the trimesters. Have you considered one of the most important items in your wardrobe - your underwear?!
