Belly Bands?

happygirl528 · April 2015

Ugh, I need new jeans. Mostly because the ones I currently wear are worn out...but I'm "outgrowing" them quickly anyway. (I wear them for work on the farm and usually buy 2-3 pair each spring, and it's time) I have a few pair that are in good shape still, but they are snug, and was thinking I should hold off on spending the money on jeans, and just buy a couple of belly bands. Are they worth it? Do they work? Are they comfy? Should I buy new jeans a size or two bigger along with a belly band or two? I found a place that has them on sale now, 40% off, bellybuttonband.com - but that's the first style I've come across....any other suggestions on brands?

happygirl528 · April 2015

Well, the site above wants $18 to ship ECONOMY...and $20 for expedited....definitely looking around at some different options, not sure even with the discount they apply that I can justify $20 for shipping something that weighs next to nothing and can fold up and fit in a padded envelope.

So, suggestions please???

asnada · April 2015

I have nothing to add, but I'm interested in opinions of experienced mom's, too. They seem popular, but I have always wondered how truly comfortable they are.

imfunsizeniki · April 2015

I've bought the belly band that's sold at target. I believe it's called bella band. Will try to look it up on a bit for you. It's by the same company that makes the original one, but it only comes in black or white and not 50 different options lol. I bought a white one with my first pregnancy that was viable. I used it to continue wearing my normal pants up until like 16 or 20 weeks when I just HAD to have maternity jeans. I continued to wear it for extra support and to lengthen my shirts as the belly grew and grew lol. I've used it with every pregnancy since. It's especially great for the bloat but not showing period and can be used well into the 2nd trimester and even 3rd for some to keep wearing normal pants. I love that even when with maternity clothes it keeps my belly covered when raising my arms. I also wear it when not pregnant to lengthen shirts over leggings. Best $16 I've spent. It's been in use for nearly 6 years!!! Still in great shape. I also bought the as seen on TV versions sold at walmart and they didn't even last a year.

Anniemary1 · April 2015

I used the Bella brand from Target as well. Loved it! Helped me save a ton of money on clothes during the first 5 months.

Anniemary1 · April 2015

I also used it after the baby was born to avoid buying more clothes while my stomach was shrinking.

imfunsizeniki · April 2015

Here is the "original" Bella Band --> https://www.ingridandisabel.com/shop/bellaband/1011-bellaband

This is their "basic" version --> https://www.ingridandisabel.com/shop/bellaband/1013-bellaband-basic

It is called BeBand at Target, but by the same company, and now comes in 3 colors LOL --> https://www.ingridandisabel.com/shop/bellaband/1013-bellaband-basic

Because I've gotten so much use out of my Target one, I may splurge and get the prettier versions of the Bella Band to have more variety. It really is a go to item in my closet, pregnant or not. I literally wear it a couple times a week with my leggings like mentioned above.

ETA: my bestie and I are considering making these for ourselves {we are ALWAYS preggo together bahahahaha} https://www.etsy.com/listing/223532360/single-pregnancy-maternity-womb-wrap?ref=shop_home_feat_3

hanray2010 · April 2015

So did i it's great very comfortable and I used it after baby was born because I felt all loose after her birth

blinky2112 · April 2015

Has anyone searched Pintrest for DIY Bellybands?

babywood15 · April 2015

I used the belly band for my first pregnancy and loved it. I switched to maternity pants halfway through b/c it seemed so much easier. If you're planning on having more kids, I would just take the plunge and buy maternity. But that's just my opinion.

With my first I was a tiny belly. It never went back after birth. I had some fat and loose skin. So the second time around it seemed easier to just wear maternity jeans.

happygirl528 · April 2015

Thanks @iimfunsizeniki! I just ordered the Target one, figure it's at least a start and they have such a great return policy, I know I won't be "stuck" with it if it doesn't work for me for some reason!

happygirl528 · April 2015

@babywood15, I think the bigger issue for me right now is that I'm not quite to "maternity" size, yet my jeans don't fit. I'm sort of inbetween, plus, we haven't started to tell people yet, so yeah, buying and wearing maternity pants might give us away!!

babywood15 · April 2015

Totally know what you mean! Then ya just splurge and go with the belly band.

MommyLishy · April 2015

Another easy trick, use a hair tie

you just loop it thru the button hole and then loop it over your jeans button. Helps save your jeans for a little while longer before you need to transition into a Bella Band or maternity

wedding crazed · April 2015

Be band from Target has worked well for me. Also, it's nice after baby when getting back into your normal size.

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