Feeling and watching your tummy grow is an experience that is hard to describe but one that filled me with amazement (and maybe a little bit of fear as it continued to grow…and grow…and grow!) when I was pregnant with my first boy – 2 more were to follow – again to my amazement, especially as during my ‘little girl’ daydreams when I would imagine my ‘grown up’ life with my Prince Charming (did pretty well in that area!) and children it was always a little girl in the picture! And here I am with 3 larger than life, noisy, scruffy, mud wearing little boys! (Note: I wouldn’t have it any other way but it has taken some adjusting!)

My Boys
Anyway, I digress! First time round, as my tummy grew which to be fair it did a lot slower and not quite as large as with No.2 and No.3 because by then your muscles are pretty shot and your body must literally say to yourself….here we go again, time to EXPAND! – I just brought larger clothes, some fairly pricey maternity pants and even tried the trusty ‘safety pin’ – note: not so ‘safety’ when it springs open and makes a nice firm jab in your growing bump!
So it was with great excitement I came across a very simple but completely clever – belly band. A piece of material with elastic (important that like our Plush Baby bands the elastic is wide and soft) at the top to ensure a comfortable fit that fits over your belly, under your tops and over your pants/skirts. No more need to worry if your tops are too short and are going to ride up exposing your belly (if you aren’t comfortable with that look) or your ‘bicycle stand’ is going to be on show from behind as you bend to tie your shoes!

At Plush Baby we have belly bands made out of gorgeous New Zealand merino with a touch of lycra to make it fit perfectly. They come in three different sizes and a range of colours that are suitable for winter or summer. The bonus of the belly band is that is can be used post birth as a boob tube, making breast feeding easy and as you trim down to your fabulous pre pregnancy self it’s a great piece of clothing for summer!
So take a look now at our catalog – as a blog special the bands are currently on special at $25.ooNZD – so grab two!
I would love feedback on what you think of this product and any others you see on the site!
Ange