Just when you thought you had it all figured out in this foreign city, pregnancy hits you! Your growing baby bump shouldn’t mean that you miss out on dressing the way you like. Here are the Amsterdam Mamas’ favourite maternity wear suppliers for every style and type of mama-to-be.
Stores like Prenatal and Babydump are your go-to places for all your babyneeds, including maternity wear (Positie en Zwangerschapskleding). But if you are looking for something closer to home, or simply want to keep up with your inner fashionista, our recommendations are sure to have you covered.
Whatever outfit you may choose, we know you’ll look radiant. And in those sore, sweaty moments, when it seems your belly can’t get any bigger, remember that you are only moments away from meeting the love of your life: your brand new bundle of joy!
Online
1. ASOS
This website is not just for regular clothes! They also promise fast delivery and easy returns.
2. Bon Prix
Has lovely clothes for maternity and post-maternity.
3. Boob Design
Has everything from cute dresses to nursing bras.
4. Future Mama
Started by a dad-to-be, wanting pregnant women everywhere to feel beautiful.
5. Geboorte Winkel
More about baby then pregnancy, though they do sell some nice maternity bras.
6. Hip en Zwanger
A site with everything you need to feel comfortable during pregnancy and while breastfeeding your baby.
7. New Look
Offers stylish maternity partywear and everyday clothes for mamas-to-be.
8. Zalando
Sells maternity wear by brands like Jojo Maman Bébé, Mamalicious, Pomkin and GAP.
Tried and Tested
1. C&A
Branches throughout Amsterdam
Recently re-opened and has a greated selection of comfortable everyday wear for mamas-to-be, with something for every budget.
2. H&M
Branches throughout Amsterdam
Offers a fabulous range of maternity wear that won’t break your bank.
3. Hema
Branches throughout Amsterdam
Is a tried-and-tested brand whose basics always seem to do the trick.
Speciality Stores
1. Belly-B
Bosboom Toussaintstraat 22hs, West
Carries comfy and fashionable maternity clothes.
2. Bijenkorf
Dam 1, Amsterdam Centrum and Galerij 152, Amstelveen
In addition to having lovely baby things, they also carry maternity wear from brands such as Topshop and Seraphine.
3. Boezemvriend
Overtoom 205, West
An AM business partner! This is the place to go to for all things baby – from maternity wear to gifts. And they have a café too, so you can sip on some fresh juice while shopping.
4. Noppies
Nassaukade 356, West
Stocked by several stores across the Netherlands. They have one official Noppies store in Amsterdam. Perfect for jeans and T-shirts, but also for cute babywear. (Also available online)
5. Ruimschoots
A.J. Ernststraat 601, Zuid
Houses popular brands like Queen Mom and Love to Wait.
Fatima Fazli-Vermeulen
Fatima is a freelance writer and translator. As an expat mama (and co-creator) of three boys, life is a continuous journey of discovering and exploring.
You'll be able to follow their journey through words and pictures on Facebook or Instagram.
