Heart_Mom Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I'm expecting #5 and haven't really bought many new maternity clothes since my first pregnancy 11 years ago!:tongue_smilie: I've heard of Belly Bands, and I'm wondering if any of you have found them useful. Are they basically designed to make it so you can wear your regular pants longer? Is there a brand you prefer? Is there anything that works better? Any other pregnancy clothing innovations I should know about. I think I'm out of touch! (For instance, my younger sister was amazed that all my maternity pants are designed to go over my belly!) Here's a link to one I just found: http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Be-Mine-Maternity-Belly/dp/B000OSAH8I TIA! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissad2 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 YES! Get one! They are awesome! I got mine at Target and it was $14.95 I think. It is useful all the way through pregnancy and postpartum. I'm 30wks and use mine everyday because my maternity pants slide down and with this I don't have to pull my pants up all day long :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwin Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 You can wear your pants longer, and you can also layer with it (so you can raise your hands without bare belly popping out the bottom of your shirt). I also used it postpartum for a smoother look. A support belt was the must-have item for me. It made a huge difference in back pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I loved mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 YES! Get one! They are awesome! I got mine at Target and it was $14.95 I think. It is useful all the way through pregnancy and postpartum. :iagree:I got a black one and a white one. I was able to wear my regular jeans and zip-up skirts much longer. They were also great while I was nursing to keep my belly covered when I pulled my shirt up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunD Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Well, I didn't like the ones I tried very much. They just didn't fit right. One size was large enough to be comfortable, and also big enough to let my pants slide right out. The smaller size held my pants up but was far too tight to be comfortable. This was in very early pregnancy; no one even knew yet. I wasn't trying to pull it over a great big belly or anything! I think it depends a lot on your body type, both pre-pregnancy and how you carry as your body changes. My BFF loved it when I passed it on to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_Mom Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 YES! Get one! They are awesome! I got mine at Target and it was $14.95 I think. It is useful all the way through pregnancy and postpartum. I'm 30wks and use mine everyday because my maternity pants slide down and with this I don't have to pull my pants up all day long :) Ahhhh ... I didn't think of Target! I'll check them out next time I go. I'm pretty sure I remember my maternity pants sagging too, so maybe this will help that! You can wear your pants longer, and you can also layer with it (so you can raise your hands without bare belly popping out the bottom of your shirt). I also used it postpartum for a smoother look. A support belt was the must-have item for me. It made a huge difference in back pain. That sounds good, as I'm certainly not going for the bare belly popping out look! :iagree:I got a black one and a white one. I was able to wear my regular jeans and zip-up skirts much longer. They were also great while I was nursing to keep my belly covered when I pulled my shirt up. I hadn't thought about it for nursing. That sounds like it would really help! I loved mine! Well, I'm sold! :D Thanks everybody! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_Mom Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 Well, I didn't like the ones I tried very much. They just didn't fit right. One size was large enough to be comfortable, and also big enough to let my pants slide right out. The smaller size held my pants up but was far too tight to be comfortable. This was in very early pregnancy; no one even knew yet. I wasn't trying to pull it over a great big belly or anything! I think it depends a lot on your body type, both pre-pregnancy and how you carry as your body changes. My BFF loved it when I passed it on to her. This confirms that I need to get one somewhere like Target where I can try it on. I hope I can find one that works! Thanks for the heads up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_Mom Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 YES! Get one! They are awesome! I got mine at Target and it was $14.95 I think. It is useful all the way through pregnancy and postpartum. I'm 30wks and use mine everyday because my maternity pants slide down and with this I don't have to pull my pants up all day long :) Is this the one you have? http://www.target.com/p/Be-Maternity-BeBand-Assorted-Colors/-/A-13742281#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I have a friend that swears by hers! She wore it during pregnancy, and also after till she fit into her clothes again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissad2 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Is this the one you have? http://www.target.com/p/Be-Maternity-BeBand-Assorted-Colors/-/A-13742281#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink Yep. That's it. It has lasted me through 3 pregnancies too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_Mom Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 Yep. That's it. It has lasted me through 3 pregnancies too! Thanks!!!! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I got the one at Target and loved it during my last pregnancy. I was able to wear it with my regular jeans through almost my entire pregnancy and immediately postpartum with my regular jeans. It was awesome! I put mine on over my panties, then pulled my jeans up and folded it down over the top of my jeans. Towards the very end I just had to put it on over my jeans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_Mom Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 I got the one at Target and loved it during my last pregnancy. I was able to wear it with my regular jeans through almost my entire pregnancy and immediately postpartum with my regular jeans. It was awesome! I put mine on over my panties, then pulled my jeans up and folded it down over the top of my jeans. Towards the very end I just had to put it on over my jeans. Thank your for this tip! I think that might work for me, too! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I hated it. I wore it the other day, because my jeans didn't fit but my maternity pants were too big still. Every time I squatted down to pick up my toddler my pants would fall down. It would roll, move, and basically was a huge pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsJewelsRae Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I used mine all the time for my last pg, all through pg as maternity jeans would slip down my tummy, plus the low band maternity jeans give a lot of women "plumber bum" when they bend over- the belly band prevents this! ;) I also used it afterwards even after fitting into my regular clothes fine, it covered my torso for nursing so I used it all the time. Best item I bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy in Australia Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Yes! Just...YES! They weren't around when I had the boys, but when I was pregnant with DD, I bought a black one and a white one and they saved me sooo many times - for all the reasons listed prior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLDoll Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I discovered these in my 3rd pregnancy and wish I'd found them sooner. Absolutely love them! I wear one almost every day during my pregnancies and for nursing afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Is this the one you have? http://www.target.com/p/Be-Maternity-BeBand-Assorted-Colors/-/A-13742281#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink Those are the ones I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_Mom Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 Thanks everybody! It seems like most of you have really gotten good use out of them. I'm going to get an ultrasound on Tuesday, then go out to dinner with my husband, so I think I'll be able to run into Target and pick up a couple then! Thanks so much! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevilla Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I am currently 16 weeks pregnant amd still wearing non-maternity jeans 9just a size larger so I can also wear them postpartum) thanks to the belly band. I got a knockoff from ebay in my favorite clothing color for $7 and wear it every.single.day. The trick is to put it on under your pants, pull up the pants, and then fold it over to make a maternity band around the waistband. I think I'll be able to wear jeans my entire pregnancy thanks to this (note: H&M have $10 jeans rightnow that are REALLY wide in the waist - I can pull them up without unbuttoning them - and I am loving wearing regular jeans while having a belly :)). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_Mom Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 I am currently 16 weeks pregnant amd still wearing non-maternity jeans 9just a size larger so I can also wear them postpartum) thanks to the belly band. I got a knockoff from ebay in my favorite clothing color for $7 and wear it every.single.day. The trick is to put it on under your pants, pull up the pants, and then fold it over to make a maternity band around the waistband. I think I'll be able to wear jeans my entire pregnancy thanks to this (note: H&M have $10 jeans rightnow that are REALLY wide in the waist - I can pull them up without unbuttoning them - and I am loving wearing regular jeans while having a belly :)). Thanks for your tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I am currently 16 weeks pregnant amd still wearing non-maternity jeans 9just a size larger so I can also wear them postpartum) thanks to the belly band. I got a knockoff from ebay in my favorite clothing color for $7 and wear it every.single.day. The trick is to put it on under your pants, pull up the pants, and then fold it over to make a maternity band around the waistband. I think I'll be able to wear jeans my entire pregnancy thanks to this (note: H&M have $10 jeans rightnow that are REALLY wide in the waist - I can pull them up without unbuttoning them - and I am loving wearing regular jeans while having a belly :)). What is H&M? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevilla Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 It's a clothing store :). http://www.hm.com/us/ FWIW, here's where I bought my bella band knockoff - http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Bella-Vonna-Belly-Band-Maternity-Nursing-Cover-S-M-L-/150409886695?pt=US_CSA_WC_Shirts_Tops&var=&hash=item68c6e0313d I've been wearing it daily for two months and it's still in excellent shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_Mom Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 It's a clothing store :). http://www.hm.com/us/ FWIW, here's where I bought my bella band knockoff - http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Bella-Vonna-Belly-Band-Maternity-Nursing-Cover-S-M-L-/150409886695?pt=US_CSA_WC_Shirts_Tops&var=&hash=item68c6e0313d I've been wearing it daily for two months and it's still in excellent shape. Thanks so much for the ebay link!!! I just got back from my ultrasound (everything looks good!) and buying the "Be Band" at Target. It looks good, except that it's not cotton. If I don't like the way the fabric feels, I'll return it and buy one of the ones you linked to. (They're mostly cotton!) :001_smile: Thanks again!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I bought one and hated it! But, my hips spread in the first month and I could not get my pants on any more! It also just roles up and fell down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 This was invented by a friend of mine. I have no affiliation and receive no profit from their sale, but thought I'd pass the link along. http://www.babybellyband.com/Baby_belly_band_About.html Caroline's a friend here in my town, and a science teacher at the local high school. Busy mom. astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_Mom Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 This was invented by a friend of mine. I have no affiliation and receive no profit from their sale, but thought I'd pass the link along. http://www.babybellyband.com/Baby_belly_band_About.html Caroline's a friend here in my town, and a science teacher at the local high school. Busy mom. astrid Thanks for posting this! If I have any issues with back pain, I'll definitely keep it in mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_Mom Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 I just want to say a big THANK YOU!!! I'm wearing my new belly band now for the first time and I LOVE IT!!! I have never liked the pants I end up wearing in the early part of pregnancy. They fit alright, and are fairly comfortable, but I always feel frumpy wearing them. And right now... I'm wearing my regular jeans and feel great! This is the belly band I ended up with because it's mostly cotton. (My skin is pretty sensitive to some other fabrics.): FWIW, here's where I bought my bella band knockoff - http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Bella-Vonna-Belly-Band-Maternity-Nursing-Cover-S-M-L-/150409886695?pt=US_CSA_WC_Shirts_Tops&var=&hash=item68c6e0313d I've been wearing it daily for two months and it's still in excellent shape. It seems to be very well made, and the price was great! Anyway, thanks again! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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