Belly bands?

Question

I’m almost 17 weeks and in that inbetween stage of looking pregnant and looking like I ate too much ice cream.  My pants are tight, but I’m not ready for maternity pants. 🙃
Has anyone had success with belly bands?  I’ve heard mixed reviews.  I’ve tried to use a hair band to latch my button, that doesn’t hold up.  Any other suggestions? 👖

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I’m obsessed with Bella Bands - I got 3 on amazon and wear them every day. They let you wear your pre-prego pants unzipped easily and appropriately, and just look like the bottom of a cami if they are visible at the bottom of your shirt.

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-Gasp- I forgot those things existed! I have some in my maternity clothes box that I haven't looked in since my last pregnancy, thanks for the reminder! And yes, I loved them.

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I got the maternity fit, bamboo belly band with waist extenders off Amazon. Worked well for me. Now that it’s summer, I am avoiding pants at all costs, although all my regular pants still fit.

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I used mine my last pregnancy and loved it!!!! Soooo helpful!

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Love them! Use it daily

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I have 3 belly bands and I wear them everyday. Even with my maternity clothes I’ll wear it on just my belly to help feel snug. My mom thinks I’m crazy for wanting my belly snug she could not stand anything touching her belly.

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I use the Target Bellabands almost every day, and they are great. I use them with too-loose maternity pants, and in conjunction with my regular unzipped jeans with a hair tie through the button hole. If you make sure to get the kind with the silicon strip along the bottom, they really grip your pants well and hold everything up quite nicely.