A couple people had told me about the Belly Band (they didn’t have them when I was pregnant the first time) and I thought I would try it out. The Belly Band, otherwise known as a “Bella Band” from
DoulaShop or Ingrid & Isabel, “Tummy Tube” (Mimi Maternity), or “Tummy Sash” (Pea in the Pod) is essentially a nylon/spandex tube top for your belly. This has to be one of the best maternity-wear inventions ever! Here are the top 10 reasons why I love the Belly Band:In early pregnancy, when you can still somewhat fit in your regular pants but need something to keep them up; a belt is the last thing you want to put on! The Belly Band gives the support and expandability you need without digging into your bloated waistline. Also early on, the Belly Band helps smooth out the “mushroom” that starts to pop out over the top of your pants. When you’re ready to start unbuttoning your regular pants, no more need for rubber band and safety pin contraptions!
This 8-inch tube of fabric has been an absolute life-saver for me – At 6 months, I’ve still been able to wear several of my pre-pregnancy pants and feel great in them. It has helped flatten out the bulges, wrinkles and elastic waistbands in my maternity pants and smooth over my personal bulges and “pops” under more form fitting tops. And I am definitely looking forward to having these on hand after the baby is born to help transition back into my regular wardrobe!
Locally, I have seen the Belly Band at Belly Elan at the Promenade on Providence. I hope you found this helpful – please pass on to all your super savvy pregnant friends! Do you have any other great tips on looking and feeling great during pregnancy?
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Belly band’s also good post-pregnancy to add a layer of length under shorter shirts and lower rise pants.
I’ve never worn the belly band, but as far as maternity pants go, I LOVE my 7 jeans – they fit just like regular jeans and they now make them with a non-seam, nude color belly, so you can wear tight, light colored shirts over them.
My new find for nursing moms is called the Glamourmom Nursing bra. Best support I have ever found – comfortable and also long enough to cover the gap between shirts and pants. they come in all kinds of cute patterns and tank tops too.
Actually, at Belly Elan they are selling their own version of the belly band that they are partnering with a textile company with to design. I bought one, and am now working with the company on improving the product (you get new ones to try in the mail, fill out a survey, etc). Go by the store and check it out, and join the product review team!!
I bought the belly band, but never had much luck with it. I hated that falling down feeling, but was not about to wear the full panel pants. Then I finally broke down & bought some at the GAP. They are fab, fit perfect & you never are tugging at them.Thanks for the post about the one at Belly Elan, it seems like such a good idea, so maybe with some input they can make one that lives up to the promise!
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