POLL: Bella Bands? Yay or Nay?

LeoChic · May 2009

I'm already feeling uncomfortable in my regular clothes. I'm fine through the morning but after lunch, it's all downhill. And having my pants cut into my stomach is making me feel nauseous.

I don't remember bella bands being around for my 1st pregnancy so I don't know much about them. I was just looking at the one's on target's website and I'm a bit confused. So do you just keep your regular pants unbuttoned/unzipped and then wear the band overtop of them to cover up the fact that your pants are undone? How do you keep there from being lumps? I'm way too early for maternity clothes but don't have any stretchy pants that I can wear to work. This bella band sounds like a good interim solution.

So, did you use them? did you like them? Anything you can say about them negative or positive would be much appreciated.

LovinTim912 · May 2009

I don't get them either so I'm curious too!

pmarie33 · May 2009

My first band arrived the other day. I haven't used it yet, but I tried it on. It gives you support and it was nice and snug, so it should keep the unbuttoned/unzipped pants at bay.

kimmyg000 · May 2009

i am wearing mine for the first time today and it feels wonderful. cause there is no way i'm buying maternity pants at this point. i have my pants unbuttoned and unzipped. i have half of the band under my pants and folded the top over my pants. (did that make any sense) i made sure my shirt was long enough to cover it. and it's a little baggy. i wouldn't were super tight shirts cause you could probably tell.

sheremy · May 2009

I love mine!!! I haven't had to buy larger pants yet which is great! The only thing i would say is that it adds an extra layer of clothing which can feel like a little much at times, especially in warmer weather. I would definitely recommend you get one. To answer your other questions...Yes, i just wear it over my unbuttoned/unzipped pants, and I bought the lycra band so it is a little more support and holds down the lump etc. I know there is a cotton version if you want something a little less constricting.

MidwestTexan · May 2009

Visit doulashop.com for more info on BellaBands.

I think they are awesome, own 4, and still wear them at 36 weeks pregnant.

nicolebuchalla · May 2009

I say yay. It's not a wonder worker, but it's really nice for pants that are a bit tight.

newguardwife · May 2009

I just bit the bullet and bought maternity pants. They are comfy and I found some stylish ones on sale. The full belly ones stay on great even when you aren't huge. I have been curious to try a bella band but at this point I'm not sure it's worth it.

mwalliser · May 2009

I like mine... but recommend buying the "real" bella band and not any knock off versions.

For now, here's how I use mine...

Put it on, inside out. Put my pants on, zip up as much as I can, and fold down the edges of my pants. Then I fold the bella band down over the top of my pants. It basically makes it look like some of the lower rise maternity pants. To avoid bumpy-ness from the buttons showing through, I just don't wear shirts that are tight enough to show through that part.

MrsButterfly_Brooks · May 2009

jenn_reeder · May 2009

Yay! Good question! I just bought one today....but wasn't really sure of how to use it. So thanks for the post and thanks for the answers!

uagirl · May 2009

mwalliser:

I like mine... but recommend buying the "real" bella band and not any knock off versions.

For now, here's how I use mine...

Put it on, inside out. Put my pants on, zip up as much as I can, and fold down the edges of my pants. Then I fold the bella band down over the top of my pants. It basically makes it look like some of the lower rise maternity pants. To avoid bumpy-ness from the buttons showing through, I just don't wear shirts that are tight enough to show through that part.

This exactly

merrim · May 2009

I agree with most who've posted. I like mine but it definitely works better with some pants than others and the shirt must not be too fitted. It can be a pain to readjust when going to the bathroom about 100x a day but it comes with the territory...

Becky262 · May 2009

luckyangel · May 2009

I love mine. I am wearing my skinny jeans right now unbuttoned and noone noticed when I picked kids up from school. Yesterday I was really nauseous and the pressure my pants put on my belly was making it worse so I threw on some maternity pants that are still too big and the Band totally held them up like it says it will. I'm getting 2 more.

majors31 · May 2009

i got the one from target. i still wear it - mostly with work clothes.

epuorro · May 2009

The bella band has changed my life. I love it and it's super easy to use. It's so comfy now.

Yes, you put the bella band on under your pants so it covers your hips. Pull your pants up, but don't button or zip and then fold the rest of the band over to hide the unbuttoned/zipper. You can smooth it out so there are no bumps. So easy!!

scullyhoyy · May 2009

I got the belly sleeve from MM, & I love it! at first I used it while my pants were zipped but not buttoned. Now I can't zip my pants up & the belly sleeve keeps everything in place. Love it!

epphd · May 2009

I love mine. I wear my pants unbuttoned and sometimes partially unzipped. I fold the BeBand (Target version) over itself; this gives me a smooth line under tops and keeps the pants up. It rides up a smidge in the back but I don't find it to be that bothersome.

CaptainD · May 2009

I noticed that there are some ladies that are about as far along as I am who are using them. ?I don't feel uncomfortable in my clothes yet...is that a bad thing? ?I mean, I feel bloated later in the evening but I haven't thought about bands or maternity clothes yet. ?I'm just curious if some people are showing this early...

Lori Russell · May 2009

Great post! I was wondering the same thing about whether to get them or not...and although I don't need them yet I know I'll need them soon. Great solution to holding off on the maternity clothes for a little longer.

Mrs.DeliaMarieP · May 2009

I used mine...once.

I hated it, it shifted every time I stood up and constantly had to be fixed. It just wasn't worth it for me.

It's possible that this is because I'm short-waisted and have always had bit of a bubble-butt, so I think that combination just didn't work for me. I think it would probably work well for someone who is longer-waisted and has a straighter figure.

Soon2BMrsN · May 2009

I didn't really see the point, but I think I got lucky in that I was able to wear regular pants until about 17 weeks. Then I went right into maternity. I thought the lumpiness would have been an issue. I also wondered if a Bella Band would slip down.

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