I spent a lot of time in pajamas postpartum — I even had daytime and nighttime ones. Instead of old T-shirts and flannels, I wish I’d had this lovely set from Angel Maternity.
These pajamas are perfect for both during and after your pregnancy. They feature notched lapels, a chest patch pocket, and white trim — a classic look. The elastic waist accommodates your growing (or lingering) bump, and the button-down front makes it easy to nurse or pump. The light, stretchy fabric is perfect for both sleeping and staying in with your little one.
These pajamas are $89.95 at Nordstrom and available in sizes XS–XXL.
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Cb says
It’s this blue, it just looks like my mom’s hospital scrubs.
EDAnon says
I thought it also looked like hospital scrubs and was surprised to see scrubs featured before I was the post.
Anonymous says
I had these pajamas, or some that are very similar in a not-quite-so-scrub-adjacent hue. This was my hospital outfit recovering from babies #2 and 3, and got plenty of use during maternity leave and afterward, too. They were very comfy, and button front was easy nursing access
EDAnon says
This is not a mom question except maybe I can use your advice to help my kids someday!
I have a common Spanish last name (think Gomez). On occasion, like once a year, someone will substitute a completely different Spanish last name in reference to me that starts with the same letter but it obviously wrong (like Gonzalez – not just a spelling issue or typo).
It happened yesterday. I corrected the person. Today, I got a profuse apology from the person via email. Do I respond to the apology? If so, how? If it helps, this person is a vendor but we have a good working relationship and like the product.
The other complication is that I am white and it’s my married name, so it still feels weird to me (even though it is my name!).
Cb says
I’d just reply back casually accepting their apology, it’ll make them think twice in the future. I made a hash of someone’s name last week and felt really bad about it (in the from field, it had the anglicised version of his name but his signoff was the Turkish name). I went off the from field but should have double checked.
Anonymous says
I would be mortified if I did this, and would find a response gracious just so I didn’t sit there wondering whether I’ve soured the relationship with my blunder. “thank you, you’re not the first to make the mistake!” might thread the needle? You don’t want to make it A Thing, but you also don’t want to say something like “no problem” because getting people’s names right is important!
EDAnon says
I like that! My instinct was to say “It’s okay” but I don’t feel like it is. I think that response threads the needle well.
MorethanAsian says
You may feel that “thank you, you’re not the first to make the mistake!” feels appropriate because you married into your last name. However, since you asked about how to deal with it in the future for your children, you may want to respond differently. Telling someone that many people make the same mistake may make them feel better, but will not address the issue of grouping minorities together and causing otherness. I understand that this is a vendor and you may not get into it. Instead, of saying “It’s okay,” you could say “Thank you. I accept your apology.” That way you would let the person know that an apology should happen because there is no reason to confuse your ethnic name with only names, which will in turn make the world a little bit of a better place for your little ones. Again, I understand it’s trick with a vendor, and I’m not trying to tell you what to do, just giving suggestions.
With co-workers and people who are closer to you, you could maybe find a nice way to say, “Thank you for your apology. While my family is proud of the Gomez name and their cultural heritage, they are not connected to Gonzalezes just because they are both Spanish names.” I realize that his word-y and not the greatest way to explain it, but I’m sure you can find your own way to explain. In fact, your in-laws might even have some ideas or even HR.
I’m Asian and married to a white person and have a “white” name. So even though my name is “Jane Smith,” I have often been called whichever other Asian person is in the office, even very different names like “Auli’i Cravalho.” There is no way someone could mistake my name for a non-Anglican name. Yet in people’s minds, I am a minority and grouped with the other minorities. My teachers used to do it all the time when I was a student, and such “mistakes” will probably make your children feel differently than you do about it. It is crappy, but these small instances will help you deal with the bigger things when you and your spouse are raising your future children.
I wish you and yours the best in the future!
Anon says
This happens to me with my first name, think, Eliza gets called Emma. I just tell people that it is a thing that happens and they aren’t the first to do it.
Anonymous says
“No worries! Thanks for reaching out.”
Anonymous says
+1
Anonymous says
Happens to me all the time — my first and last name are “ethnic” and people often substitute the name of someone else in my huge office with the same (or perceived same) ethnicity (there’s only ~4 of us out of 900 people). I’m white so it’s not nearly as bad as my Asian and Black friends tell me their experiences are (constantly confused for other Asian or Black people), but it still bothers me every time it happens. I respond gracefully if offered an apology, because what else are you going to do, but it bugs me every time.
Pogo says
There are two Hispanic guys on my team with similar names and people confuse them. I will say “You mean [correct person]?” which usually embarrasses the person a bit and quickly they correct themselves.
Anon says
I have a very similar name to another member on my team and our names are always mixed up. We just correct the person and move on.
I also routinely misstate a Stuart versus Shaun on our team. Not related to ethnicity at all. Just my brain misfiring
Anon says
That brain misfire happens to me with two specific things — Pike/Pine in Seattle and Medicare/Medicaid. I know which one is which and yet every time I want to say one of them I say the wrong one.
More Sleep Would Be Nice says
+1 – South Asian woman here and have 100% been called, e-mailed, etc. by the name of a different brown-skinned woman. A few jobs ago, a (South Asian) colleague of mine was sitting in a meeting and someone from our leadership team barged in addressing her with my name, and the leader was confused why my colleague wasn’t responsive…
So yup, keeping non-White/Anglo names straight should be a minimum with the requisite apologies when it’s messed up.
Anon says
after yesterday’s discussion about wearing clothes around the house – at what age do you stop having your kids change in front of other kids/adults? like if you play with water in someone’s yard and then want to change your kids before going home, right now we just change our kids out of their bathing suits in the backyard? or at what age do you stop using a travel potty when people could also potentially get a glimpse of your kid?
Anonymous says
When my kids started being uncomfortable with that. Around 5? My 5 year old probably still doesn’t care, but it hasn’t come up recently. My older kids won’t get naked in front of friends anymore, but they’re only sporadically modest in front of each other.
Anonymous says
No changing in front of others once they’re potty trained, which to me seems like a natural break point because you’re no longer using changing tables in public restrooms. We rarely used the travel potty, but I always set it up in the back of our SUV instead of out in the open.
Anon says
that seems so early to me. people potty train at like 2.5.
Anon says
I don’t know. Last weekend my 5 yo needed to change into her soccer jersey. I pulled off her t shirt and popped her jersey over her head on the sidelines. It only took a second and I didn’t give it another thought, nor did she. I wouldn’t change her bottom in public. I also wouldn’t change my 8 yo’s shirt in the same fashion.
Anonymous says
The rule is you follow the most modest person in the house. But I wouldn’t change my 4.5yo (who looks 6-7) in front of a large group of people. And she wouldn’t want to. We do still use the travel potty in the back of the car when necessary. I try to block the view and always have but that’s because I don’t think anyone wants to see anyone else using the bathroom. I’ll change my 2yo in public.
anon says
Has anyone used the Crate & Kid design services? We just split our twins into separate small bedrooms and with our space constraints, I’d appreciate some help setting up a homework-friendly space. I doubt I’d end up buying a whole room full of furniture, but I would be open to getting some pieces if they fit well. How much do they pressure to buy the whole design?
Anon says
Usually you can just tell them what you are trying to do and what you are willing to purchase and they are pretty accommodating. I used PB’s version to say “how can I fit a couch and coffee table into my weirdly shaped living room?” They were great and did not try to guilt me into buying anything else.
Allie says
Any recommendations for 3T/4T sized pants for generous toddler tummies that won’t look insane under dresses? My very large 2.5 year old is in a dress phase but also has a good-sized toddler tummy and HATES how tight and constrictive leggings feel. Any brands I should try for pants that could work? Jeans are okay. My older is tiny and pretty exclusively wears Cat and Jack leggings so I’m at a loss.
Anon says
Hanna and gap are cut a little more generously. My now 4YO (in size 8-10 or a youth medium) is just now losing her toddler belly and leggings from those brands have been fine (she’s been in a dress phase for forever). You could also try tights depending on potty training and diapering patience. We went through a phase of sweater tights (the gap ones with the bear on the butt) in a size up from her usual size so they were not too snug.
Anon says
Just make sure you get the “Classic” fit for Hanna vs the “slim” fit – I made that mistake once and my kid hated the slim fit.
Anon says
Lands End leggings are cut looser.
Anon says
Boys cat and jack pants? “Toddler Fleece Pull-On Pants – Cat & Jack”?
Realist says
If they are really picky you might just have to go with sweatpants, joggers, or track pants. They will look ridiculous under dresses but you need clothes that won’t cause a fight every morning or discomfort for the toddler all day.
Anonymous says
Could you size way up until the belly fits? Maybe even get Capri long 4 or 5T leggings?
Anonymous says
Old Navy leggings were always too loose on the tummy for my string bean kid, so those might work!
Fallen says
Any recs for pants for an 8 year old who is super tall and slim (more than 95 percentile for height and less then 10th for weight). We have had Such a hard time finding anything that fits.
Anonymous says
Gap slim sizes.
Anonymous says
Agree. I have a slim kid and sometimes gap slim is too slim!
Anon says
Osh Kosh has adjustable waists that fit my 8 yo, but she’s not nearly as tall as she’s still in size 7 jeans.
Anon says
Old Navy ballerina skinny jeans are also cut narrowly with adjustable waists.
So Anon says
My oldest was in this camp for the longest time. I found Carters/OshKosh to be the best. I found the elastic waist pants to be the ones that actually stayed up on his non-existent waist. The adjustable waist pants didn’t work great for him because we would have to cinch them so tight that the waist band then became a sensory issue.
anon says
The Kohl’s Jumping Beans line works for my son
anothamotha says
How long after your last child did you get rid of all maternity/baby stuff? We have 2, I’m 90% sure we are done, but we are moving soon and wondering whether it’s worth it to save all the stuff as a just in case we have a third (which would be the absolute last)?
And if you did get rid of it, and decided to have another, what did you do? just get new “essentials” or borrow from others?
Anonymous says
Age 2.25, when she moved to a real bed.
Anon says
We had decided we were done so I got rid of things immediately. I threw out or recycled things that others wouldn’t want (e.g., well used bottles and parts), gave nice items to friends (e.g., hiking backpack), sold a few things at a yard sale, and donated anything else. Now I’ll often put items on the curb that we don’t want and they disappear quickly. I’m ruthless. It feels nice to regain the space in our closets.
Things I wanted to save went in a storage box for memory items.
More Sleep Would Be Nice says
+1 to this. We’re done and I just divest things once we’re done with them. Even with clothes, I tend to donate them vs. wait to give to friends because people tend to have a lot of baby clothes. I have a few nicer/more expensive things I’ll keep aside and ship to expecting friends but if there’s not an immediate place for it to go, it gets donated.
Anon. says
I’m 100% sure we’re done. I’ve been giving away stuff as it is grown out of or no longer useful. Gave away my maternity clothes while I was still on maternity leave. Gave away newborn clothes at a garage sale around 6 months after birth etc.
GCA says
+1. Began giving away maternity clothing while on maternity leave. We live in a 2BR apartment, so it’s been a rolling process of giving away older things and acquiring new ones (sports gear, dance shoes) off local exchange groups!
Mary Moo Cow says
I got rid of our stuff as soon as my second outgrew it, if I could. Some larger stuff hung around longer while I was waiting on people I knew to have that baby or until a consignment sale came up. I waited until I was done nursing to sell maternity clothes.
We just moved after a brief but intense period of considering whether to try for a third baby and I was so glad that I only had one tub of old clothes to move! Then I passed that on to a friend this past weekend so we are officially cleaned out of baby and toddler stuff and it feels good! If we had gone for a third and did have a baby, I would’ve borrowed and bought new or used stuff. After seeing how 2 kids destroyed stuff, I’m a lot less picky about secondhand!
Anonymous says
I got rid of stuff pretty fast (almost immediately for baby stuff, maybe a year or two for maternity clothes), partly because I live in a very densely populated city and had no trouble getting used things free the first time around. So I figured I could find what I needed for little $ if we decided to have another.
Anonymous says
ASAP. We knew we were done after #3 so I kept unloading it as we outgrew it.
But if you’re only 90%, maybe hang on to a few key things just in case.
Anon says
If we can ever have #2 (damn it, IVF..) I will get rid of everything immediately upon outgrowing it. NFW I’m going through this BS again. Plus, the baby and toddler crap that’s collecting in my attic from my now 3.5 year old would overrun my first apartment at this point.
Anonymous says
We got rid of everything ASAP after #2. We’re done but if I randomly got pregnant with my IUD we’d buy mostly used stuff. I would not move baby stuff. You can buy so much secondhand
AwayEmily says
We were 80% sure we were done after two and I basically took the approach of getting rid of stuff whenever the opportunity presented itself — as in, the exersaucer to a friend with a new baby, the changing pads and the diaper pail to a friend who needed it, a few boxes of baby clothes to pregnant friends. I did keep my most favorite maternity clothes (like, four pairs of pants, five t-shirts, and three dresses). Anyway, now I’m pregnant and I don’t regret anything we gave away — it’s so all easy to get used or borrow again. I am glad I kept those maternity clothes, though — they can be expensive!
anonM says
Agree with AwayEmily. I’m 80% sure we are done after 2. I have given away maternity/nursing stuff that i didn’t like or didn’t use after 2 pregnancies, but keeping my favs because it was hard to find bras/tops I liked! I’ll save some baby clothes mainly because I don’t feel like re-sorting, but now that I see how much room it takes, for larger sizes I’m only saving favorites that, if we are for sure done, I’d still want to save for a niece/nephew one day. I’m also saving a very small amount by age group for visitors/friends, as I sort. Like, as I cleaned out baby supplies, I saved one bottle, a onesie, a hat, a baby-size diaper, and few toys in a bin that I can easily take out. (But, I have a lot of friends with babies and I want them to visit lots! If I didn’t, I wouldn’t be so inclined. My MIL did this and it makes visiting her less stressful because she has backups.) Also, I’m trying to get rid of things I wouldn’t use with a 3rd anyways. Like, kiddo 2 just didn’t get to use as many “baby” specific toys because #1s toys were all around. So, not keeping them all for a possible #3.
Anon says
I have a very different parenting style with my third than with the first two, so much of our baby gear is sitting in the attic and/or I’m buying new stuff anyway because it fits my current needs better (Montessori, limited baby containers, no flashy toys, etc.) I also borrowed a bassinet from my sister even though I already had one because I liked hers better. I’m even buying him a decent amount of new clothes even though he’s my third boy because seasons don’t match up, he’s a different body shape, my tastes have changed, etc.
People seem to always be giving away baby stuff so I’m sure it would be super easy to replace. Plus, IME you use/need less stuff with each subsequent kid.
An exception might be baby carriers; if you have a quality carrier you love, keep it.
Boston Legal Eagle says
+1 to baby carriers – I’m keeping my ergo carrier for a while longer, but everything else has pretty much been donated. All large baby toys, pack n play, jumparoo, etc. have been sold on marketplace or donated. All clothes that our younger one outgrows get donated, other than a few keepsakes in one bin. If we end up with a third, it won’t be for a few years (and unlikely), at which point we’ll probably get used stuff as I now can see how fleeting those stages are. Baby can wear pjs all day.
Anonymous says
This is a really good point – my second gets different toys than my first (and they’re only 2.5yrs apart). And our toy storage is different – toys visible on open shelves vs all hidden in bins.
Nanny appreciation week? says
I just learned that it is apparently Nanny Appreciation Week. Is this a real thing? We have a nanny (for the first time – one child under one – and none of our friends have nannies). What do you do for this?
anon says
So what are the moms wearing at the playground in your neighborhood? I am fascinated by how much of a uniform there is in my (high-income SEUS city) area: high-end athleisure (Lululemon, Spiritual Gangster, Vuori), Goyard or LV bag, big sunglasses, OnClouds sneakers. And lots of daytime diamonds.
Anon says
I’m in the Northeast, but I mostly wear Lululemon leggings, a workout tank, a jacket if needed, a Lululemon fanny pack (I know the cool kids call it a belt bag or a waist bag but let’s call a spade a spade, people), big sunglasses, and flip flops or slip on supergas. If diamond stud earrings and my wedding set count as daytime diamonds, then I guess I wear that too. I save my tiara for fancy playgrounds only.
anon says
Haha, I love the rebranding of the fanny pack. My tweens love “waist bags.”
Anon says
Hah not anything like that! Old jeans or leggings or shorts and random tshirts? On weekdays tops that are presentable for Zoom? Most people walk to the playground so just shove keys and phone in their pocket and bring a snack, no purse. Maryland suburb of DC.