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September 2020 Moms
swizzlemalarkey
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Product Spotlight 5/6: Belly Bands/Support
swizzlemalarkey
member
This weeks product spotlight is all about belly bands/support!! Feel free to use the prompts or just type away! Links/photos welcome.
I snagged a schedule that's been used I think by a few BMBs now, but if you guys want to add/change anything let me know!!
This is a place for FTMs to ask questions about, S+TMs to share their prior experience with, and everyone to share what they're eyeing in the world of maternity, baby and postpartum products. Each week we'll spotlight a new category of product to help streamline and make it easier to look back and reference!
To view past Product Spotlights or the upcoming schedule, see here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fCSvGqefiQ7m-cqNEBzPuaIqF7BL2ost0Ta2sMjC-8w/edit?usp=sharing
(template taken from August 2020)
This is a place for FTMs to ask questions about, S+TMs to share their prior experience with, and everyone to share what they're eyeing in the world of maternity, baby and postpartum products. Each week we'll spotlight a new category of product to help streamline and make it easier to look back and reference!
To view past Product Spotlights or the upcoming schedule, see here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fCSvGqefiQ7m-cqNEBzPuaIqF7BL2ost0Ta2sMjC-8w/edit?usp=sharing
For S+TMs (or FTMs that already have said item):
- Individual (e.g., lifestyle) factors that might influence your choice:
- Favorite belly bands/support:
- Link/picture:
- Cost (either actual dollar amount, or just $, $$, $$$, etc.):
- What you like and don't like about it:
- Any special features? (Comfort, safety, convenience, aesthetic, etc)
- Is there a belly band/support you don’t have but are considering? Why?:
- Is there a belly band/support you've tried that you absolutely hate? Why?:
- Additional thoughts on belly bands/supports?:
For FTMs:
- Belly bands/supports you're interested in:
- Link/picture:
- Cost (either actual dollar amount, or just $, $$, $$$, etc.):
- Any questions for S+TMs?:
(template taken from August 2020)
Re: Product Spotlight 5/6: Belly Bands/Support
This is looks like it:
NEOtech Care Maternity Belt - Pregnancy Support - Waist/Back/Abdomen Band, Belly Brace (Beige, Size L) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GO2Q8ZS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_i5YSEbAYFNDKA
Not seeing the postpartum one but I didn’t use it a lot because it was uncomfortable
Doesn't have quite as many reviews as the one @ktholysz mentioned, but around the same rating overall and it looks simpler to put on lol.
It's not going to get here until Monday but as soon as I can get a feel for how it works and if it helps I'll make a follow-up! Really excited to get it because my back is killing me 😩
For PP I got the Belly Bandit. Truthfully, I don't remember wearing it much - I think shrinking my tummy was not on my mind 😆 and like others said, it was a bit uncomfortable. I still have it though and may use it again if inspiration strikes.
DS2 5/17
#3 Due 9/20
@louise_belcher Those are the kind of supports I was thinking about getting for postpartum, especially if I will end up needing a c-section. But they're kinda pricey so I don\t want to end up not wearing it. Ugh decisions.
https://mamastrut.com/
Two Furbabies: Mika (american eskimo) and Gypsy (wire-haired terrier, dachshund mix)
Twins: Kaiden and Zara born 10/2018 conceived after 6 years of infertility via a medicated IUI
I have no idea how tightly I'm supposed to wrap this thing or if I'm going low enough on the stomach but I think I am. As for tightness, I'll start off as tight as I can comfortably make it and then I adjust it as needed throughout my day. Need to figure out how to get it to stop riding up but it's either not tight enough or I need to specifically wear it under my shirt and pants.
I think it actually has done something for support and pain though, I noticed after these few days of use that I'm not quite as sore anymore when I wake up and just in general.
Two Furbabies: Mika (american eskimo) and Gypsy (wire-haired terrier, dachshund mix)
Twins: Kaiden and Zara born 10/2018 conceived after 6 years of infertility via a medicated IUI
I had an after one (I think just from Target, can't remember the brand) I agree it was useful in feeling like it kept things in place in the beginning, but it became uncomfortable. And in those days that discomfort was not on my list of things to deal with, so I didn't wear it for long.