If there is one thing in an expecting mom's wardrobe that she just can't have enough of, it's comfortable maternity sleepwear. Even better, is maternity sleepwear that can double as nursing loungewear. Sleepwear and loungewear is the most likely clothing that a new mom will be living in for the fog of sleepless nights following her baby's birth. Also, following the birth of her baby as her body heals, it is doubtful that she will even be able to fit into her pre-pregnancy clothing or want to wear her maternity clothing. Nursing loungewear serves as a very comfortable transition wear clothing for the hospital or house which is where most new moms will be spending of their time!

There are many cute maternity pajamas, nighties and robe sets by designers such as Olian, Majamas, Bellabumbum and Japanese Weekend. Some popular sleepwear and loungewear sets, such as those made by Olian, come in 3 or 4 piece sets including a nightie or pajama and robe set for mom and a matching baby sleeper. Women often like to wear the color sleepwear of the gender of baby they are expecting – blues and green solids or patterns for moms expecting boys and pastel pinks and corals for the moms expecting girls. These gift sets are the perfect Christmas, Baby Showers or Birthday Gifts for expecting moms!

Bellabumbum specializes in super cute feminine maternity and nursing nighties. Their Cotton Dot Nursing chemise is a year round best seller. This style comes in both pink and blue dots and can also be bought with a matching robe. They also carry a number of sexy lace nursing nighties such as the Black and Rose Lotus Nursing Chemise.

Melinda G, who as been in nursing loungewear business for over 20 years, specializes in nursing intimates including bras and nighties. Her nursing nighties are made with the highest quality and are both feminine and sexy. Melinda G's Rouge Slip Nursing Nightie and her Lace Bralet Nursing nightie are made with easy nursing access while not looking like a nursing nightgown but rather a sexy slip dress.

Other popular loungewear ideas are the Majamas Sleepy Dress. This dress was originally designed to be a nursing nightie but was so well made and stylish with stretchy durable fabric, that women soon started sporting this style outside the house and even to dressy functions such as weddings! The Sleepy Dress now comes in a wide variety of colors and patterns. Popular winter clothes are richer colors such as Merlot, Cocoa and Twilight while summer colors include coral, mist and festive patterns. Black is always a year round bestseller.

A good pair of nursing pajamas that can also be worn during maternity is always a good choice for the mom that has everything. Majamas makes a great MJ maternity pajama in a variety of colors and patterns as well as their Pajannaman which is cropped pant version of the MJ. The fabric for both of these pajama styles is moisture resistant, non-wrinkling and super stretchy with easy nursing access. Japanese Weekend also makes a great basic nursing and maternity pajama in both cap sleeve and ¾ sleeve varieties.

Yoga pants are also a good gift choice for both the expecting mom and the new mom. Both Majamas Softest Yoga Pant and 1 in the Oven's Super Soft Ruched Foldover Pant are super comfortable and versatile transition wear pants that can be worn during and after pregnancy.

So the next time you get invited to a baby shower for a mom to be, surprise your friend with a great gift of maternity or nursing loungewear that she will love to wear.