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What are they? Stars Above Short Sleeve Notch Collar Top and Pants Pajama Set
Why moms love them: Stars Above’s pajamas are made of a super soft material with plenty of stretch to adjust to your postpartum body. Plus, the button-down shirt makes it easy to nurse while wearing them.
How much are they? $19.60 during Target Circle Week (Normally $28)
Where to buy them: Target
For the first few weeks postpartum, my entire lower body felt like I’d been hit by a Mack truck after running up Mount Everest. This discomfort limited what I could — or, more accurately, wanted — to wear. Even my stretchiest maternity leggings felt a little restrictive when I initially came home from the hospital. Fortunately, a few of my mom friends recommended I try Stars Above pajamas when I was pregnant — so I did. This soft, stretchy and stylish set quickly became my go-to postpartum outfit, and it’s currently 30 percent off during Target Circle Week.
I’d always worn my workout clothes to bed, hoping it’d be easier to exercise first thing in the morning. (Spoiler alert: It wasn’t.) But once I entered my second trimester, my leggings and tanks felt super tight against my burgeoning belly and breasts. Several friends, many of whom were moms, suggested Stars Above pajamas ($19.60, normally $28). They promised the material had plenty of stretch to adjust to my ever-changing body, and that it was so soft I’d feel like I was sleeping on a cloud. And they were right.
The pajamas are primarily made of modal, a soft, lightweight fabric that is the peak of comfort. The design is a loose fit, so the pajamas easily adapt to your body as it grows. Plus, the pants have a drawstring waist for a little extra security.
Cut to more than six months later: I’d given birth to my daughter and felt like all of my clothes, even the few maternity leggings I’d purchased, were putting too much pressure on my lower body. All but my Stars Above pajamas.
All the traits that made them perfect maternity pajamas allowed them to transition into postpartum pajamas. Not to mention the notched collar and piped edging gives these pajamas a more formal look, which helped me feel more put together when visitors arrived. (Not that you need to or should be expected to look put together postpartum.)
And, for moms who breastfeed, the button-down top is a game-changer: Simply unbutton a few buttons, unclip your nursing bra and you're ready to nurse. Because the pajama top provided plenty of coverage, I felt comfortable nursing in front of people if needed.
The one downside of these otherwise perfect pajamas is that they don’t have pockets, a feature that is particularly helpful for storing your phone, a pacifier and other essentials. But it’s a small sacrifice to make for comfortable, cute, nursing-friendly pajamas.
The pajamas are available in seven styles, including a long pants and long shirt combo and a shorts and short shirt combo. I bought one in each style, which allowed me to mix-and-match and cut down on laundry. They also come in a range of sizes, including 1x to 4x in some styles, and a variety of colors, from basic black to pink and white stripes. (I personally opted for navy blue, as it was dark enough to hide the many stains I accumulated.) So it’s pretty much impossible to find a pair (or two) that you won’t like.
See more: Stars Above Short Sleeve Notch Collar Top and Pants Pajama Set ($19.60 during Target Circle Week, normally $28)
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