Are these five pyjama sets the softest ever? Mumsnetters think so

Searching for the comfiest pyjama sets around? So too was a Mumsnet user over on our style and beauty board, who recently asked fellow users "what are THE softest pyjamas?" As ever, the Mumsnet hive mind were quick to respond, sharing their most beloved pyjama sets that they find incredibly soft and comfortable.

So, if you too are looking for the softest pyjamas at the moment, you're in luck. We've taken the top five pyjama sets our MNers are loving right now that might just be the softest ever...

Taking the lead are these Cool Comfort™ cotton modal pyjamas from M&S that are apparently "so soft and comfortable."

M&S Collection Cool Comfort^TM Cotton Modal Pyjama Set, £28 | Buy now from M&S

Mumsnet seal of approval: "M&S's cool comfort cotton and modal mix PJs are so soft and comfortable. I have a pair from a previous collection and they've washed really well." arcticseasalt

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Unsurprisingly, it wasn't long before someone mentioned Chelsea Peers - including these organic cotton giraffe pyjamas.

Chelsea Peers Organic Cotton Giraffe Pyjamas, £55 | Buy now from John Lewis

Mumsnet seal of approval: "Chelsea Peers. Bought mine following Mumsnet recommendations. 100% very soft." CinnamonJellyBeans

"I would second Chelsea peers. My son has some that are incredibly soft even after lots of wears and I have a dressing gown from them." TerrifiedOfNoise

Who said cotton muslin was just for babies? Enjoy all the soft comfort of textured dobby muslin with these M&S pure cotton collared pyjamas.

M&S Collection Cool Comfort™ Pure Cotton Revere Collar Pyjama Set, £35 | Buy now from M&S

Mumsnet seal of approval: "I have these PJs from M&S and also the nightshirt in the same fabric. They're currently out of stock online but they do come back into stock fairly regularly. I bloody LOVE them and, with menopausal nightsweats from hell currently plaguing me, I need all the help I can get." Tabitha005

Beyond shapewear, Kim K's brand SKIMS offer up the most luxuriously soft pyjamas that are worth the splurge if they're in your budget.

SKIMS Soft Lounge stretch-jersey pyjama set, £118 | Buy now from Selfridges

Mumsnet seal of approval: "I just got some Skims ones for hospital and they are incredibly soft. Don’t love buying into the Kardashian hype- but they do seem quality." NWnature

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And finally, we can always rely on Uniqlo to bring comfort. The brand's Airism cotton long sleeved pyjamas offer maximum comfort at an affordable price.

Uniqlo Airism Cotton Long Sleeved Pyjamas, £35 | Buy now from Uniqlo

Mumsnet seal of approval: "I was in Uniqlo yesterday and they have some lovely soft pyjamas (in fact all their clothes this season seem to be soft)." OneRingToRuleThemAll

About the author

Rebecca Roberts is a writer, editor, and content marketing expert hailing from Leeds. Here at Mumsnet, she commissions, writes, and edits to bring parents content designed to make life easier. After birthing and breastfeeding two babies in two years, Rebecca knows first-hand how hard it can be to prioritise yourself when you become a mother. So, she’s on a quest to find the best beauty and fashion products that are both practical and affordable, with the help of Mumsnet user recommendations. 

Beyond her role as an editor here at Mumsnet, Rebecca can be found balancing life as a working mum of two toddlers and when she’s not at her desk, you’ll likely find her at a local playgroup, in a nearby coffee shop, or walking the dog up and down country lanes.

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