As most of you have come to find out by this point, the baby industry is nearly as overpriced as the wedding industry. Therefore, I share with you a product that is pretty darn similar to the belly bandit- I used it pre preg for "shaping" and early in first tri for back support with my OB's consent.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gold-s-Gym-Waist-Trimmer-Belt/12167842
This one is neoprene instead, so it causes you to sweat a bit- supposedly shaping the are by causing you to sweat off the extra water weight in that area. Not sure if that's how the belly bandit works, but the claims and raves are about the same!
Oh yeah... did I mention this one costs $5 as opposed to $45-60? Thought you might enjoy spending that cash on something else!
Re: for you cheapskates...belly bandit alternative!
EXACTLY what I was looking for - thanks so much! I need to buy that, plus my little hand weights and theraband to get all shaped up after baby :-P
I actually like that it is made out of the neoprene. I have some specialty cream at my work that is supposed to work with that type of material to help lose inches/water weight.
Cam 6.6.10 - Autism, Global Developmental Delay, Mixed Receptive/Expressive Communication Disorder
THANK YOU!!!!
Also, PP what is the name of that cream?
It's called SlenderBolic. Our little local company is the only place that sells it, but I got on our website and see that you can purchase it online.
https://www.tanandtoneamerica.com/slender-bolic
Cam 6.6.10 - Autism, Global Developmental Delay, Mixed Receptive/Expressive Communication Disorder
Cool! Thank you!
Have you used it before? How long does one tube last? (I would probably only put it on my poochy belly).
Cam 6.6.10 - Autism, Global Developmental Delay, Mixed Receptive/Expressive Communication Disorder
You are very welcome! I didnt know what the belly bandit was, but after I looked it up I realized it was pretty much the exact came thing as the trimmer belt I already had!!!
Belly Bandit's website kinda trash talks other shapers like this, but doesnt really describe how theirs even works. It says that other shapers can be bulky, but I didnt find mine to be, so I thought you guys might appreciate saving some money- I am sure you can think of other things to spend sixty bucks on! I know I can!
At the risk of grossing everyone out, hemorrhiod cream does the same thing when combined with a heating pad. A trick learnt from my body building Mom who uses this to on her abs before a competition.