Postpartum

The Comfiest Robes and PJs to Wear in the Hospital and During the Fourth Trimester

intro by AMANDA SHAPIN MICHELSON

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Source: @kytebaby
Source: @kytebaby

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

dusty rose robe
Posh Peanut
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

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Gap
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

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maternity delivery robe
Nurtured 9
Classic Maternity Robe

sizes S-XL

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Storq
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

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Kindred Bravely
Emmaline Robe

2 colors available
sizes S-3X

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Milkmaid Goods
Aiden Milkmaid Robe

Consider adding a swaddle in a matching or complimentary print, also from Milkmaid Goods.

sizes XS-3X

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lake robe
Lake Pajamas
Pima Robe

10+ colors available
sizes XXS-XXL

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robes
Caden Lane
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.

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Postpartum Pajamas

Storq
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

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Posh Peanut
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

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J.Crew
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

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SKIMS
Soft Lounge Sleep Set

11 colors available
sizes XXS - 4X

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Kyte Baby
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

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Hatch Collection
The Visitor Dress

Though not truly pajamas, this dress has the comfort level of pajamas while looking put together.

comes in regular and petite

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Target
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

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nursing pajamas
Pretty Plum Sugar
Long Sleeve PJ Set

sizes S-XXL

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Hatch Collection
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

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J.Crew
Eco Dreamiest Sleep Set

4 colors/patterns available
sizes XXS-3X

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little sleepies pajamas
Little Sleepies
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

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nursing pajamas
Leimere
Tribeca Henley

A henley top is perfect for breastfeeding at home or when out and about.

3 colors available
sizes XS-XL

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