Belly Bandit Original

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• ASIN: B001JKOT2K
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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73 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not a quality product, July 8, 2009

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hhitchc "hhitchc" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Belly Bandit Original

I really researched the belly band product before buying this one. I bought two sizes of the bandit before having my first baby in order to have the proper size. I found that with both belly bandits, the material bunched, pinched and lost its shape. At this point it becomes useless as a belly band because instead of it being smooth and firm its bunched and wobbly. I am a fit and tall woman and the band creased two days into wearing it and never regained its shape, even with washing and an attempt to reshape.
The idea of the band is good for the post pregnancy time when your belly and its contents are jiggling around and somewhat painful however, this is not a great product. The marketing is smart but the product is cheap and not meant to last the 6 weeks it suggests.

Also, this product is VERY visible under clothes. Everyone who came over to see the baby asked me what I was wearing under my loose shirt. The sound of the velcro crunching when I sat did not help matters either.

I would try another product next time.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars somewhat uncomfortable, but seems effective, February 25, 2009

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K. Smith (Iowa City, IA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belly Bandit Original

I am 5'4'', and this wrap is a bit long for my torso - the top inch of the wrap is actually covering up the bottom of my rib cage, and the stiff fabric is poking into my breasts, which are pretty tender from engorgement and breastfeeding. But, I did notice a big difference even after wearing this for one day. I started wearing it about 5 days post-partum (I got a size small, based on my pre-pregnancy size. I didn't fit into the wrap until day 5, and during that time I was wondering if I should have gotten a second wrap in a medium, but once I felt how uncomfortable the wrap was, I knew that I wouldn't have wanted to wear it so soon after giving birth, as I was already very uncomfortable and in some pain.). Anyway, up until I wore the wrap, I was having a really hard time with my posture - my abdominal muscles were so weak and stretched out, I felt like I couldn't sit or stand up straight. Once I had the wrap on, my posture improved tremendously, and at the end of the day, my abdominal muscles were strong enough to hold myself up on my own. I'm now two weeks post-partum; I do think the wrap has helped me get my shape and strength back. I wear it for about 8 hours a day - anything more is too uncomfortable - but I think it's worth it.

28 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sizing help for Belly Bandit buyers!, March 1, 2009

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Roxanne Hoge "One Hot Mama" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belly Bandit Original

I never got to wear the Bandit immediately postpartum -- but I have tried it almost 4 years later! :) It is supportive, which is especially helpful when you have no muscle tone right after birth. And if you're going to use a wrap, I'd rather have a pretty one, like the couture or bamboo bandits. A lot of people have trouble getting the right size (I'm the owner of One Hot Mama, an Amazon retailer) so here are my suggestions:

In the seventh or eighth month many many women will be the same they will be post delivery (sorry for the bad news!). Simply measure the circumference of your waist starting at your belly button. Buy the corresponding size.

If you're around 40 weeks, simply subtract 3 to 5 inches from your waist measurement and select the band for that measurement.

If you measure between band sizes, we recommend that you purchase the smaller one. The Belly Bandit is designed with five inches of adjustability to stay tight as you shrink.

Good luck, and happy birthing!