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When you are pregnant, quality sleep becomes a top priority and can sometimes be challenging as your shape changes and your belly grows. Finding a comfortable pair of maternity pajamas can make it a little easier to sleep more comfortably at night. Here are a few tips when shopping for maternity sleepwear:
1) Buy a little big. Unlike regular clothes that look better fitted to your shape, you are better off getting pajamas that may be a little loose around the waist and loose around the belly as these are the areas that will continue to expand for nine months. 2) Look for soft fabrics that are machine washable. Cottons are always very comfortable. If you are buying online, check out the washing instructions part of the description or find out from the store if it is not shown on the site. You will be much more inclined to wear something you can wash and dry in your machine rather than something that needs hand washing due to a lot of fancy ribbons or embroidery. 3) Buy maternity pajamas with a lycra or spandex blend. Even 5% lycra can make a huge difference in the stretch of the fabric and you will need this stretch for maximum comfort and longer use as your pregnancy progresses. 4) Look for pajama bottoms that have an elastic band and fit under the belly. There is nothing more uncomfortable than anything constricting your belly when you try and sleep at night. Belly skin can become very sensitive in the later months of pregnancy as you approach your due date. Most women find they are most comfortable with an elastic belly waistband because it easily stretches to fit you and does not cause any friction to your skin. If an online photo does not show how the bottoms fit and the description does not say, email or call up the store and ask them. 5) If you plan to nurse, buy nursing pajamas with nursing access so you can also wear it after you have your baby. It is very hard to nurse in the dark of night when you are dead tired in a nightgown without nursing access and have a very hungry baby! 6) Once you find a pajama that fits and feels great, buy more in other colors if you like the style. Japanese Weekend has a great basic Cross Over Sleepwear Set that comes in ¾ sleeves or cap sleeves. This style comes in 5 different colors. Japanese Weekend also has a short sleeve nightgown in the style and color choices. After you have your baby, your maternity sleepwear can quickly become your daywear for the first month. Buy a few pairs in advance that you really like and would not mind greeting visitors in after you have your baby.
A Sleeping PillowComfort during pregnancy is something that is more valuable than anything for the health of you and your baby and the nighttime is often the time a mommy-to-be dreads because of the lack of comfort she feels as she tosses and turns. A new sleeping pillow might just be the thing you need to help you get that good nightâ??s sleep you deserve. You may want to try a long, body-size pillow or you may want to try a couple small bed-size pillows. Test out different pillows and different positions until you find the right one. Once you find it, you will be a happier mommy-to-be.A Refillable Water BottleStaying hydrated during pregnancy is one of the most important things you need to remember, but sometimes drinking your 8-10 glasses of water is hard to remember throughout the day. Invest in a refillable water bottle and keep it with you at all times. You could get either a pink or blue one and paint â??Itâ??s a boyâ? or â??Itâ??s a girlâ? then not only will you be able to remember to keep hydrated, but you can have a conversation starter as well.A Bella BandOne of the toughest things during pregnancy is finding clothes to fit. The Bella Band, a band of tight material worn around your underbelly, is a product that will help you fit into your clothes throughout your pregnancy. Wear the band with your unbuttoned pre-pregnancy pants in order to have an extra monthâ??s wear out of your pants. Or wear the band later in your pregnancy to hold up maternity pants that are still slightly big or to hide unwanted bulges from those awkward maternity pants. You can even wear the band after you have the baby to help you tighten and hide some of that unwanted belly fat. A Perfect Fit JeanThough the perfect fit jean might have a large price tag on it, you will find that a great pair of jeans is one of the best investments you can make while you are pregnant. Throughout your pregnancy, these will become your go-to jeans when you need comfortable maternity pants to wear as well as your go-to jeans when you need something to make you feel better about your pregnancy body.A New HandbagDuring your pregnancy, you might have those days when all you can think about is being pregnant, and while of course you will be excited about your bun-in-the-oven, sometimes you will want to forget about being pregnant woman and instead just be a woman. Buying a new handbag might just be what you need to remember what it is like to shop for things other than baby or maternity products. Besides, a new handbag will get use even after your pregnancy.