The Best Cooling Products to Keep Postpartum Sweats at Bay

Full disclosure, these are the sheets on my bed at this very moment, and with good reason. The uniquely stretchy fabric is slinkier and snugglier than any other sheet I’ve ever tried, and they maintain an unmatched crispy-coolness that makes for the most comfortable sleep during postpartum life, and beyond. They also don’t wrinkle, which is a satisfying bonus and makes it feel like you’re tucking into freshly washed sheets every time you climb into bed.

This silky bamboo sheet set is equal parts cozy and cooling, striking the Goldilocks-ideal for comfortable postpartum sleep. The gentle draping delicately cocoons your body in an airy softness that feels snuggled, without feeling smothered.

This comforter is made with natural mixed lyocell fibers that make it delightfully fluffy—like your favorite hotel bedding—and impressively lightweight. The microfibers are five times finer than silk, and more breathable and moisture-wicking than cotton, so you stay cool, comfortable, and cozy while you sleep.

Everything about this pillowcase is luxurious, from the buttery softness of the 100 percent viscose fabric to the stunning jewel-toned color options to match—or stand out—in your bedroom. Plus, the bamboo fabric can wick away moisture and heat, making it specially designed to keep you cool with the postpartum sweats hit.

Sweaty sleeps or not, some of us can’t resist cozying up in a comforter. This impressively lightweight comforter, made from sustainably sourced eucalyptus, maintains a cool-to-the-touch feel that is both refreshing and comfortable.

This gel-infused memory foam topper sits directly on top of your mattress and adds an instant cooling effect that you can feel. ThermaGel particles maintain a crispy cool sleep surface and provide an added layer of cushioned comfort that contours to your body as you settle into a resting position.

The magic of this pillow is in the dual foam and fiber construction. The ultra-soft foam provides a cradled landing pad for your head that won’t flatten over time, while the airy nylon-spandex fibers keep the fabric feeling soft and refreshingly cool, no matter which side of the pillow you choose.

This pillow features the brand’s 37.5 Technology—named for the ideal body temperature for comfortable sleep— which uses active volcanic particles embedded in the yarn of the fabric to continuously attract and remove moisture and humidity while you sleep. The end result: you comfortably resting sans the sweats.

Finding a comfortable sleep position during pregnancy and postpartum life is a struggle in itself, but this oversized down pillow makes it easy. It supports the ideal side-sleeping hug position, relieving pressure from your knees, back, and shoulders, and the cotton fibers help to evaporate moisture to keep you dry, cool, and comfortable for optimum sleep.

While traveling may be on hold for a few months postpartum, this supportive, cooling neck pillow will come in handy around the house, too. It provides comfortable, cushioned neck support and cooling vents that let heat escape, perfect for extra support and comfort during those sleepy middle-of-the-night feedings.

Yes, it’s a splurge, but hear us out. This clever temperature-controlled mattress pad includes a mesh mattress pad (for either half or whole bed), a Cube control unit, and remote control, to arm you with a personal thermostat to control the temperature of your bed. The easy-to-navigate controls allow you to adjust the temperature accordingly for maximum comfort in the midst of unpredictable hormonal swings.

You don’t need to be battling a migraine to benefit from this cooling headache relief cap. The instant cooling and blackout effects are a postpartum mom favorite for all the reasons—a cool, dark tunnel of comfort for a temporary escape to ease the mind, stress, and sweats of postpartum life.

For gadget lovers, this rose gold band looks like a fancy bracelet and a quick tap arms you with 9 hours of thermal-regulating controls. The device uses a thermoelectric pump to move heat toward or away from your skin to help you control your overall body temperature. The customizable settings allow you to set 3-minute to 9-hour durations for cooling (or heating) to help combat hot flashes, chills, and sweats.

This deliciously soft sleep shirt is made from eucalyptus fibers that make it cool to the touch to keep you pleasantly comfortable while you lounge or sleep. The loose fit won’t suffocate your tender postpartum body, and the airy slink is breathable.

Robes are a postpartum wardrobe staple and this one checks all the boxes. It’s made of buttery soft rayon fabric that adds a layer of comfort without feeling heavy or sticking to your skin. It also has convenient side pockets for stashing new mom essentials (like nipple and lip balm), and elbow-length sleeves that won’t get in the way.

When the days and nights blur together, this pajama set keeps you looking and feeling cool and comfortable for the long haul. The slinky modal fabric is one of the softest on Earth and helps to regulate your temperature when the inevitable postpartum sweats strike. While these are pricey pajamas, they’ll hold up through your postpartum recovery and beyond.

This set turns the very primitive act of icing your privates into a pampering self-care ritual. It comes with soft belly-supporting underwear, a bralette and reusable postpartum ice-heat packs that are shaped and contoured to fit into each piece. They gently cradle your breasts, vagina, or uterine area with soothing cooling (or heating) comfort that targets all the extra sensitive postpartum sites.

These comfortable high-waisted postpartum undies have three pockets that conveniently fit soothing gel packs that can be heated (in the microwave) or chilled (in the freezer) for postpartum relief across the extra-sensitive post-delivery zones. They also offer a gentle hugging compression that smooths the tummy area and makes for clean lines when worn under clothes.

No compression here, just a delicate layer of sheer, silky cool-to-the-touch material that gently cuddles your lower half. The specialty nylon-spandex fabric, Sensil Breeze, is impressively breathable and helps to lower body temperature by pulling heat and moisture away from the body for a barely-there feel. These shorts are on the sheerer side making them ideal for under your robe, or under a sundress to help stay cool on your first adventures out with your baby.

A quick application of this hydrating formula all over your face and neck instantly perks up your skin and mood. The camellia micro-droplets and antioxidants from blue ginger add a refreshing coolness that instantly calms your senses and complexion and is my go-to 5-second self-care treat when I’m running on empty.

Formulated with caffeine (to reduce puffiness) and seawater (to soothe and hydrate), this cooling gel stick adds a burst of coolness anywhere you apply it—under your eyes, along your face and neck, or all over your body. My personal favorite—a dab on the pulse points of the inner wrist for an instant cool down during a heat flash. And since it’s topical, you can swipe across your skin right before bed and sleep peacefully.

This cool little pod packs high potency active ingredients that stay fresh in your fridge, instead of relying on added preservatives. The impressively clean formulations read more like a grocery list than a science experiment, with skin-loving ingredients like aloe vera, Manuka honey, and raw unpeeled organic cucumbers, that cool and calm skin the second you apply it.

This stocked self-care set includes a whipped body cream, pampering hand cream, silky lip balm, soap bar, and face wipes all formulated with cooling mint and eucalyptus for a soothing head-to-toe refresh A perfect set to use post-shower.

When my skin is looking tired and dull, this lightweight moisturizer helps to add life back to my complexion. It’s formulated with beta hydroxy and salicylic acids that gently tingle and detox skin, clearing pores and surface oils, and a blend of green tea, eucalyptus, algae, and Irish moss that soothe and hydrate leaving skin coddled and glowy.