Best post partum girdle?

dana1047 · January 2015

Any ladies out there used them? Any recommendations?

ejz98ric02 · January 2015

I'd like to know more about them as well. I see the ones that slide up, like underwear, but I can't picture that working with pads and all the other stud happening down there......so do you buy one that cinches instead?

dana1047 · January 2015

saltbox40 said:
I've never used one, but plan to this time. I've heard good things about Bellefit.

That's the brand I'd heard. I couldn't remember the name & never wrote it down.

dana1047 · January 2015

ejz98ric02 said:
I'd like to know more about them as well. I see the ones that slide up, like underwear, but I can't picture that working with pads and all the other stud happening down there......so do you buy one that cinches instead?

The bellefit has the hook/eye closure like the undergarments for a wedding dress.

Google image:

lindsayanne14 · January 2015

I used a Belly Bandit with DS and will use it again this time. I'm not sure how much it actually "shrank" my tummy, but I liked that it helped me feel less jiggly. If you are thinking of the Belly Bandit, I would look into it sooner rather than later as the size you buy goes by your belly measurement. They recommend measuring around your 8th month of pregnancy to get a good fit.

mnharkcom · January 2015

I'm considering the belly bandit.

Goldie000 · January 2015

I have been told by numerous people they didn't like the belly bandit because you couldn't wear it unser clothes. A coworker of mine said she ended up buying tight shapewear that covered the thighs and stomach because it smoothed everything out and she could wear it under clothes. I'm thinking of going that route.

lindsayanne14 · January 2015

Goldie000 said:
I have been told by numerous people they didn't like the belly bandit because you couldn't wear it unser clothes. A coworker of mine said she ended up buying tight shapewear that covered the thighs and stomach because it smoothed everything out and she could wear it under clothes. I'm thinking of going that route.

I wore it under clothes. Depending on what you have on it can be noticeable, it kind of creates a "ridge" near the top of your rib cage where the wrap ends. The first few week after DS was born I wore looser fitting or maternity tops and you couldn't see it under those.

MaMa~MoOrE · January 2015

I've done the bamboo belly bandit, don't recommend it as it creases and rolls up. It did definitely help with support and slimming postpartum so after much research I will be trying either the bellefit or wink ultra bikini (which has three "stages" of hooks for more adjustments as you shrink down and they're on the side rather than the front so less noticeable when wearing a thinner shirt).

BabyIxolib · January 2015

I was reading up on these today! Thanks for posting the discussion! Looking at the bellefit too, looking forward to more reviews/comments!

ejz98ric02 · January 2015

To me, the bellefit still looks like it's going to be a mess down in the danger zone. I've worn shape wear like that before and had it digging into my legs resulting in fat bulging out. It just doesn't look efficient to me. What am I missing?
On a serious note, are there actual benefits to wearing one? Those who didn't wear one for their first child but now say they will....why?

miracle4x · January 2015

I think it depends on what you need it for. I'm going to use one this time because it'll be my fourth baby and I have a slight umbilical hernia. I think it can help with getting your muscles back together, especially if combined with special exercises. If you just want the smoother appearance, I would think shape wear would be sufficient.

mhickey426 · January 2015

lindsayanne14 said:
I used a Belly Bandit with DS and will use it again this time. I'm not sure how much it actually "shrank" my tummy, but I liked that it helped me feel less jiggly. If you are thinking of the Belly Bandit, I would look into it sooner rather than later as the size you buy goes by your belly measurement. They recommend measuring around your 8th month of pregnancy to get a good fit.

I used the belly bandit too and loved it!! I just wasn't able to use it as long as I liked cause it got to big to quickly. I measured in the 8th month like it said to do but probably should have did I earlier.

dana1047 · January 2015

My friend said while your stomach/ute is shrinking down it helps to keep the skin taunt so it doesn't end up as saggy. Again, this was her opinion. I haven't used one before. She has used one with one child, and didn't with the other.

BabyIxolib · January 2015

Zulilly has some on sale today with pretty reasonable prices, they are a Gabriella brand... Anyone heard anything about these? The only one I saw reviews in were the bellefit.

dana1047 · January 2015

This one mentions the Gabriella:

https://maternity.about.com/od/thefourthtrimester/tp/5-Great-Post-Partum-Girdles.htm

Side note: the bellefit is cheaper on amazon and of course 2 day shipping if you have prime.

JAP09-02 · January 2015

I used the bamboo Belly Bandit. It wasn't the most comfortable. I didn't wear it religiously but maybe several hours each day. It also didn't fit me right away postpartum. I do however think it helped and will use it again this time.

NagaWater · January 2015

I can't use shapewear because the elastic in them usually has latex, so if anyone has a latex free brand let me know!

But I'm considering buying a bellefit. I was over weight PP and have a pooch still from DS so I need all the help I can't get.

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