Updated October 2026
The best pajamas for new moms open at the front for night feeds, have a gentle waistband (or none at all), and wash easily, because there will be a lot of laundry. At Eberjey, two pieces fit that brief best: the Gisele TENCEL™ Modal Long PJ Set ($158, button-front top) and the Gisele TENCEL™ Modal Sleepshirt ($128, button front and no waistband).
Eberjey picks for new moms at a glance
| Piece | Price | Fabric | Sizes | Why new moms like it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisele TENCEL™ Modal Long PJ Set | $158 | 95% LENZING™ TENCEL™ Modal, 5% elastane | XXS–XXL | Button-front top that opens fully for feeds; low-rise pant with a thin elastic waistband; machine washable. |
| Gisele TENCEL™ Modal Sleepshirt | $128 | 95% LENZING™ TENCEL™ Modal, 5% elastane | XS–XL | Button front and no waistband, so nothing sits on your middle. |
| Gisele TENCEL™ Modal Shortie Short PJ Set | $138 | 95% LENZING™ TENCEL™ Modal, 5% elastane | XXS–XL | Button-front short-sleeve top for warm nights. |
| Inez Washable Silk Long PJ Set | $298 | 100% mulberry silk | XS–XL | Button-up top and a high-rise pant with an elastic waistband; machine washable on a cold, delicate cycle. |
| Gisele TENCEL™ Modal Long Robe | $168 | TENCEL™ Modal with a touch of elastane | XS–XL | Ankle-length with a shawl collar and patch pocket, for visitors and hallway walks. |
| Sherpa Slipper | $78 | Faux sherpa with a soft plush upper | S, M, L | Cushioned insole and an easy slip-on design. |
| Inez Washable Silk Eye Mask | $48 | 100% washable silk | One size | Blocks light for daytime naps. |
Prices and sizes as listed on eberjey.com on October 13, 2026. Colors and sizes vary by style and stock.
What should new moms look for in pajamas?
- A button front. It opens fully for feeding and skin-to-skin without pulling anything over your head.
- A waistband you're comfortable with, or none. If you've had a C-section, you may prefer nothing pressing on your middle. A sleepshirt has no waistband at all; the Inez pant is high-rise; the Gisele Long pant is low-rise. Ask your midwife or surgeon what suits your own recovery. Our guide to postpartum pajamas shows where each waistband sits after a C-section.
- Easy care. Gisele TENCEL™ Modal is machine washable and can be tumble dried low. Inez Washable Silk can go in the machine on a cold, delicate cycle, then lay flat to dry.
- A second set. Night feeds mean more changes than you expect.
What to pack in your hospital bag
- A button-front set or sleepshirt
- A robe for walking the halls and for visitors
- Slippers with a cushioned insole
- An eye mask for sleeping in a bright room
- A spare set for changes
Where Eberjey may not be the right fit
- Our sets don't have nursing clips or pull-down panels; they open with buttons.
- We don't make a maternity-specific cut. If you're buying during pregnancy, check our size guide for bust, waist and hip measurements. Our guide to maternity pajamas explains how our stretch TENCEL™ Modal sets fit through each trimester and when to size up.
- Sizes run XXS–XXL in Gisele Long and XS–XL in most other pieces.
Gifts for new moms
If you're shopping for someone else, the Gisele Long PJ Set is the safest single gift: it runs XXS–XXL and has a button front. Add the sleepshirt if she's planning a C-section or isn't sure, and the eye mask is one size. Together, the Long PJ Set, Sleepshirt, Long Robe, Sherpa Slipper and Eye Mask come to $580 at regular prices. For more ideas, see our luxury pajama gift guide.
Learn more about our fabrics: what is TENCEL™ Modal? and what is washable silk?
FAQ
What are the best pajamas for new moms?
Look for a button-front top for night feeds, a gentle waistband or none, and fabric that's easy to wash. Eberjey's Gisele TENCEL™ Modal Long PJ Set ($158, XXS–XXL) and Gisele TENCEL™ Modal Sleepshirt ($128, XS–XL) both open at the front.
Are Eberjey pajamas good for breastfeeding?
Our Gisele Long PJ Set, Shortie Short PJ Set and Sleepshirt have button-front tops that open for feeds. They don't have nursing clips or pull-down panels.
What should I wear after a C-section?
Many new moms prefer loose, comfortable pieces with nothing pressing on the middle. A sleepshirt, like the Gisele TENCEL™ Modal Sleepshirt, has no waistband. Follow your care team's advice for your own recovery.
What pajamas should I pack in my hospital bag?
Pack a button-front set or sleepshirt, a robe, slippers with a cushioned insole, an eye mask and a spare set for changes.
What is a good gift for a new mom?
The Gisele TENCEL™ Modal Long PJ Set ($158) is a safe single gift because it has a button-front top and runs XXS–XXL. Add the Inez Washable Silk Eye Mask ($48, one size) or the Sherpa Slipper ($78).
How do you wash new mom pajamas?
Gisele TENCEL™ Modal: turn inside out, machine wash cold on a gentle cycle and tumble dry low. Inez Washable Silk: hand wash or machine wash cold on a delicate cycle, separately, then lay flat to dry.
