"Before the birth of my daughter, I spent an unnecessary amount of time looking up postpartum robes and pajamas so I could decide on one for our first baby-and-me photo in the hospital. I spent hours Googling before landing on a very basic black robe. In the end, it was a great choice because black hides a lot of the questionable fluids you’ll encounter during childbirth and the first days of breastfeeding. But did I need to spend hours on this task? Probably not.
Once I was home from the hospital, I lived in that robe. Over the next few weeks and months, we had family and friends visiting and staying with us to meet the baby, while I mostly sat in the glider healing from childbirth and feeding our baby. Often I was in pajamas and a robe.
It’s important to be comfortable at the hospital and throughout the fourth trimester. If you’re expecting guests in those initial weeks, you’ll likely be sporting pajamas, which I fully support (you deserve it!). But sometimes you want to look a little bit put together, even if it’s still while wearing pajamas.
You’ll want items that are soft and cozy and also that provide good coverage while allowing you to breastfeed or pump (if that’s what you’re doing). Tops that button are ideal for easy access and robes that have pockets and plenty of fabric are best.
Today we’re rounding up the comfiest postpartum robes and pajamas for both your time at the hospital as well as during the first few weeks home with your baby (plus, many are from small and women-owned businesses!):
Postpartum Robes
Complete the set with a matching outfit for your newborn baby. Posh Peanut has great options for those first pictures in the hospital with your new little one.
sizes 0-22
Basic black is an ideal way to hide whatever stains are going to happen to you throughout the day.
2 colors available
sizes XXS-XXL
This one is a bit longer than most, hitting at mid-calf, which provides nice coverage. Plus it has pockets which is a great bonus.
3 colors available
sizes XS-4X
Consider adding a swaddle in a matching or complimentary print, also from Milkmaid Goods.
sizes XS-3X
Caden Lane has a variety of robe colors available, plus matching outfits for the baby. Baby swaddles can be the same or a complimenting color and can even include name personalization.
Postpartum Pajamas
Set comes with a nursting-friendly tank, a belted jacket, and loose, cropped pants. The perfect matching set to lounge around in.
3 colors available
sizes XS-3X
Posh Peanut has tons of cute and fun patterns. Plus you can grab a matching footie pajama for baby too!
sizes 00-22
A comfortable set that will keep you cool for your postpartum body and beyond.
4 colors available
sizes XXS-XXL
A great opportunity to match with your little one as Kyte Baby is known for their comfortable baby sleep gear.
8 colors available
sizes XS-XL
Though not truly pajamas, this dress has the comfort level of pajamas while looking put together.
comes in regular and petite
You may want to opt for a short sleeve set as fourth trimester night sweats are a real thing.
8 colors/patterns available
sizes XS-4X
The name says it all—this jumpsuit is perfect for nursing all day every day.
2 colors available
sizes XS-XL
Made of super soft bamboo viscose, Little Sleepies pajamas are an editor and reader favorite for moms and little ones. This set includes a snap top for easy breastfeeding.
other patterns available
sizes XS-3XL
A henley top is perfect for breastfeeding at home or when out and about.
3 colors available
sizes XS-XL
