Before the birth of my daughter, I spent an unnecessary amount of time looking up what robe I should buy 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 robes and breastfeeding-friendly pajama sets 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!)
Robes
Dusty Rose Robe
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
Maternity Lace Trim Robe
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
Delivery Robe
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
Aiden Milkmaid Robe
Consider adding a swaddle in a matching or complimentary print, also from Milkmaid Goods.
sizes XS-3X
Bamboo Knit Maternity Robe
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.
Pajamas
3-Piece Lounge Set
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
Chantal Short Luxe Loungewear Set
Posh Peanut has tons of cute and fun patterns. Plus you can grab a matching footie pajama for baby too!
sizes 00-22
Cotton-Linen Short Sleeve Set
A comfortable set that will keep you cool for your postpartum body and beyond.
4 colors available
sizes XXS-XXL
Women's Long Sleeve Pajama Set
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
The Visitor Dress
Though not truly pajamas, this dress has the comfort level of pajamas while looking put together.
comes in regular and petite
Beautifully Soft Notch Collar Pajama Set
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
24/7 Feeding Jumpsuit
The name says it all—this jumpsuit is perfect for nursing all day every day.
2 colors available
sizes XS-XL
Sweet Strawberries Short Sleeve Pajamas
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
Tribeca Henley
A henley top is perfect for breastfeeding at home or when out and about.
3 colors available
sizes XS-XL
This article was originally published in 2021 and has been updated for timeliness.
