When to start belly lotion

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I'm only 9 weeks so I haven't started to show yet, but I'm wondering when I should start lotioning my belly and if anyone has any recommendations beside cocoa butter. Thanks! :)

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Stretch marks are genetic- you'll either get them or you won't. Keeping your skin hydrated is the only thing that can possibly help, and that's a big possibly. Don't waste money on expensive creams or lotions- they're not any better than the cheap stuff at moisturizing. Find something you think smells good and isn't more than you can afford for lotion.

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I already have stretch marks from baby #1 and I'm getting a few more with baby #2 but I've found that for itchiness and keeping my skin hydrated, the massage bars from Lush work wonderfully!

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I've always started right away with all 3 of my pregnacies.

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Let me tell you ladies.. I used all kinds of lotions from coco butter to Palmer's stretch mark cremes and all sorts of oils and even made my own conjunction with bio oil and lotions mixed lol
I applied at least 2-3 times a day (morning/night & if I ever felt itchy) & I STILL got stretch marks .

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I've always moisturised even before pregnancy, I just do it twice a day now. Haven't bought anything designed for stretch mark prevention. Just use what I already have in, be it e45, Vaseline moisturiser, Avon body lotion or Nspa body butters (my favourite, in peach, raspberry, cocoa and a new cranberry and vanilla one)

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Shouldn't you lotion your stomach everyday at the same time you lotion the rest of your body

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I have stretch marks from my first and I'm just letting them happen with this one. My husband thinks my body is beautiful regardless, so I think that helps me feel like it's okay. Our bodies do amazing work providing for out little ones.

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Butts bee mamma bee I have but at 12w 5d havnt started yet

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I started being more strict about lotion on my belly the day after I found out. I always lotion my whole body anyway but now I'm careful to make sure that my belly is really, really lotioned up lol. I just use a natural cream that has different butters (Shea butter, raspberry butter and also aloe). I'm 27 weeks now with no stretch marks (but my mom also had none so maybe I will get lucky). Stretch marks are either going to happen or not- doesn't matter how much lotion you use lol. But keep lotion on your belly anyway because it can get so uncomfortably itchy lol

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So I'm in the same boat as you. I haven't started showing yet. But I didn't hear from quite a few women that lush massage bars are awesome! I just got one with avocado oil, mango butter, Shea butter, and cocoa butter!! They say it's also packed with a ton of vitamins that are good for your skin! It smells so so good and I can't imagine it being a dud if it has the same ingredients plus more then all the stretch mark lotions out there!

When to start belly lotion

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