Nightwear and loungewear for pregnancy and nursing: the hospital set
Collect things for home and hospital together
Most mums buy these clothes for two purposes: everyday wear at home and the maternity hospital. For the hospital people take a robe and a nightdress with nursing access, for home soft pyjamas, lounge sets and nightdresses. So it pays to look for a set, not two separate items: sellers often give a better price on a bundle.
On BlaBlaPrice you write once what exactly you need, and sellers send offers into the chat: what is in the set, the price, sizes and delivery. It is free for the buyer, and only the seller you choose sees your phone number.
What to put in your request
- what exactly — robe, nightdress, pyjamas, lounge set, hospital set;
- for nursing — a nursing opening, wrap, buttons, zip at the chest;
- size — your usual pre-pregnancy size and height;
- fabric — cotton, jersey, terry, velour;
- season — summer, warm for winter;
- colour and condition;
- budget and timing, if you are packing for the birth.
Example: “I need a new hospital set: a robe and a nursing nightdress, cotton, size M, warm for winter, powder pink. Adelaide, budget up to $43.”
What to pay attention to
For the hospital choose a nightdress with buttons all the way down or a wrap: it is handy for examinations and feeding. A light robe is better, as terry takes long to dry. Useful pockets and a belt that does not squeeze. If the hospital has rules about the fabric or colour, check them beforehand.
Fabric: cotton or micromodal. They breathe and cope with frequent washing. Synthetics let less air through, especially in warm wards. Take one or two sizes up, because the tummy does not disappear right after birth, and swelling can remain.
For at home after birth, many keep a separate pair of pyjamas: one for check-ups, another for everyday. Light colours get dirty quickly, so powder pink or grey shades are more practical.
Compare the offers
Check what exactly is in the set, the fabric composition and whether there is nursing access. Ask about exchange terms and dispatch times: it is best to have hospital items a few weeks before the due date. BlaBlaPrice shows the best-value offer first, with seller reviews next to each one.
Sellers can see where they stand among the others, so they may add a gift or lower the price. Read how it works on the “How it works” page.
To the set you can add nursing underwear, T-shirts and leggings. More in “Maternity wear”.
