Why Skipping Prenatal Vitamins Isn't a Good Idea
Delicious Pineapple Upside-Down Muffins
Is Adele Taking a Break From Music?
Michelle Obama's Tips for Getting Kids to Eat Healthy
Take Action: Stand Up Against Weight Bullying
Things Your Son Can Teach You About Men
Past 'Sports Illustrated' Covergirls (PHOTOS)
Are Egg Donors Really 'Mothers'?
Your Lipstick Could Be Bad for Your Health
Jennifer Aniston Slams Brad Pitt
Justin Bieber's Touching Valentine's Date (VIDEO)
Valentine's Love Advice ... From a Psychic
Kate Winslet's Most Impressive Role Yet
15 Worst Valentine's Day Gifts 
10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Having Kids
Photo by mamichan
I wrote a post a while back on hospital bag essentials -- and of course something comfy for the new mom is on the list. But what is the best thing to wear after giving birth? A robe, a nursing gown or top, button-up PJ's?
I opted for a soft, inexpensive maternity robe from Target -- I wanted something I wouldn't worry about staining. I didn't take a nursing bra with me, though, and I wish I had.
If you've given birth before, what did you think was the best thing to wear after labor and delivery?
Comments (44)
I took my comfly robe for walking the halls and pjs that had a button up top. That was the best not having to struggle when it was time to feed the baby.
I think a big comfy pair of button up pj's..the bottoms will help hold the pad in place and if you are nursing the top can be unbuttoned bottom to top for modesty..jmo
My old maternity clothes. I was still big but then sore so I wanted loose clothing.
Anything comfy yet you won't care if it gets stained. Dark colors just in case of stains.
a robe and pj pants....a nursing bra if i've got the energy to put one on. fuzzy slippers & extra socks cause my feet are always cold afterwards.
I bought a big jogging suit. I actually bought a really exspensive juicy couture one but Old navy has really cute velour ones. I plan on buys a few of those while i try to lose weight! I bought mine a size up so that i could be comfy and wash them a million times with out worrying about shrinkage!! Best thing i ever bought! Love it!!
I actually wore the hospital provided robes this last time and I was so comfy because they are so soft and who cares what happens to them because you leave them there. I took my own robe though for walking the halls.
When I had my boys I took a nursing gown and I was happy with that too but I always hiked it up in back so I could sit on the pads and not bleed on it. I kept that for once I got home this time.
Don't forget the warm socks! I am always so cold once my personal heater is out of me. I have to take my own pillow hospital beds are bad enough to keep me from sleeping unless I bring my own pillow.
loose baggy gowns or loose sweats and make sure socks! and hair tie or clip
The "grandma" gowns......below the knee..cotton (or other soft breathable material) and ugly LOL and if you are going to breastfeed make sure that it has buttons down the front so that you can easily access the girls for lunch time! (I am so glad that I actually did borrow a nightgown from my grandmother....because I ended up with a c-section...and I cant imagine having to put pants over the cut....*shudder*)