What a time to be alive! Seriously—there are so many nursing pajama options now. The main things to look for are easy breast access either by way of drop-down panels, sliding fabric, cutouts or buttons. If you’re pregnant, size up to give you room to grow—you won’t mind the looser fit in the first several weeks after baby’s arrival, anyway.
Then, you’ll want soft, temperature-regulating materials like cotton, bamboo, linen or a blend that keeps you cool and comfortable all night long. Hormonal fluctuations are real when you’re breastfeeding, and the last thing you want is to end up a sweaty mess when it’s baby’s snack hour.
Finally, opt for easy-to-clean and machine-wash styles. Between the sweat and spit-up, you’ll be glad you heeded this advice. Then you can move on to buying one of the best nursing swimsuits.
The best nursing pajamas 2023
How we chose the best nursing pajamas for our list
Best overall
Breastfeeding Short Sleeve and Pants Set
Merchant
Comfortable material, a budget-friendly price and easy maintenance earned this short sleeve breastfeeding set our top spot overall. Available in nine color combos and sizes small through XXL, it’s an easy winner under $40. Plus, it has over 1,400 glowing Amazon ratings calling it “the best nursing pajamas to bring to the hospital.”
We love the machine-washable materials, the top that fits growing (and shrinking bellies!), side-pull panels for easy breastfeeding access and cozy pajama pants you’ll continue to wear well after weaning. The set also features clever buttons and maternity extenders for when you’re in the homestretch of pregnancy.
