Nicole Curren
These do what exactly what they say they will do, namely allow you to continue wearing your normal non-maternity pants through most, if not all, of your pregnancy. Using these I was able to use regular pants through my ENTIRE pregnancy. They were a real blessing because I wear tall length pants, and it is impossible to find reasonably priced maternity wear in tall sizes that is remotely attractive. In addition, I need to wear suits to work, and these kept me from spending a fortune on a maternity wardrobe that would only be worn for a few months.
DelectableFlair
I am almost eight months pregnant and was trying to stretch out my pant usage until the warm weather arrived. Why spend a ton of money on new maternity pants when I can rock dresses once the warm weather gets here. These helps me stay in my pre-pregnancy jeans and save money. Which in my book, is a great product all around.
We love our High-energy dogs !!
Perfect for in between sizes as the belly grows. Nice versatility with clasp options.
Maegan
I am on my 3rd kid...I knew b/c of the stretchyness of my belly I would probably not need a lot of maternity clothes & it would be cheaper/easier if I could keep wearing my regular clothes. This has been very helpful. Since my zipper area is covered up by my shirts anyway, that hasn't been a problem for me.
Trinity
Simply ingenious. Love it. Everything you could need is included.
LuceroMC
This products has very good quality, it's versatile, you can keep using all your jeans, but in my case, after week 32, they didn't stretch enough. I think that in low rise jeans these can hold
D. Kim
I used this belly band throughout my pregnancy; not exclusively, but it worked for me. As a reference, I am a petite person, so I did not gain a whole lot of weight. I only had to use the small button and small hook/eye band. Even after I gave birth, I continued to use the band for a while. I would say that if you are a crafty person, you can probably make these yourself with elastic, buttons, button holes or hook and eyes. My only complaint is that the hook and eye piece did not fit with the fasteners on most of my slacks.
Kay
Useful if you need a little extra room around the waist with your jeans. I will say the button is a little small as well as the button hole for jean buttons. Still worth the money!
A. Simpson
Love these! Had them in my first pregnancy and bought them again when I couldn't find them for my second. The smallest ones are perfect for when you're bloated in your first trimester but you don't really have a huge bump and you're not ready for maternity jeans. You can continue to wear those tighter pants where you just about can't close the button.Once you get very big - at that point you're probably more comfortable in sweatpants or maternity jeans.
Amazon Customer
These have been a life saver for my Jean's lol
J. Kitchen
This product comes with 2 sizes of 'belts' for tab closures and 2 for button closures; as well as white, blue, and black pannels to slide over the belt to cover the zipper fly area. These are more comfortable that the belly band for me. Sometimes they have a weird bump when my dress pants have a button and a tab closure. I wear the belly band over the pants with the belt securing the button. I haven't purchased maternity pants yet, so these have been helpful!I'd also like to know where the model on the box got her maternity shirt, it's cute!
Bluff City Gal
I am 3 months pregnant, and I got this product a couple of weeks ago. I have used each band several times, and they get the job done. I bands have 2-3 adjustments on them, so if you only need a little more space at first, this works well. The last adjustment on the bands should last me at least until my 7th month (I am about a size 6 now and was 4-6 pre pregnancy), if not all the way through my pregnancy (depending on how big I get). Several bands come with this set. Some are for button pants, and some are for the clasp pants, which dress pants frequently have. I like that there is a smaller band and a larger band for each type of pants, and each band has different adjustments. So, if I plan to go to dinner and I know I will eat a large meal, I can simply adjust to another button. Come on ladies, you know you have wished at some point in your life that you wore your stretchy pants to dinner! Also, the pack comes with cloth linings (blue, white, black) that you can run the bands through and then goes down to cover the open space at the zipper so that your undies or skin will not be exposed should you raise your arms or your shirt isn't long enough. I suggest wearing shirts that come down to the crotch of the pants. This is almost mandatory.
Jenny
Used these during my first trimester when I was bloated, and into the start of my second trimester so I wouldn’t have to buy maternity pants right away. I like that they have both the buttons and hook closures (which many of my dress pants have. I probably could have used them longer, put once I discovered comfortable maternity pants I never looked back.
NaturalMomma
The Belly Band concept is a really good idea. While I like them enough to not send them back, I have a few dislikes as well. I am 8 months pregnant and just starting to fit into SOME maternity pants so I have been in the middle stage for ever. These are really not much different than using a hair tie get-up. Some of the downs I have experienced is that the buttons are bigger and don't fit in all of my button holes and the clasp is too large to fit in the latch on my pants. Would be better if they had buttons/clasps on both sides... one small, the other regular. Also the fabric that is to be used on the larger band doesn't stay in place very well and can be rather annoying when wear with dress pants. Some may like, but others might have difficulties as discribed above.
VALVAL
Great for the in between size time of being pregnant. I'm having twins so early on I couldn't button my jeans but I didn't want to buy maternity clothes until I was at least 4 months along.
Michelle S
Just what I was looking for.
Ashley
I bought this product as I reached the 5 month mark in my pregnancy. I had purchased a Bella Band a few weeks before, but did not feel secure with my pants unzipped. I bought the belts to give a little more security. It does what I wanted, I wouldn't advise wearing the belt alone, the fabric that is provided does not really conceal the open zipper flap. I pair the belt with the bella band and you more or less can't tell that your pants are unzipped.
C.J
Highly recommend this product. Great quality and functionality. Thank you for replacing my use of rubber bands with a more sophisticated solution for wearing my pants longed while pregnant.
Brenda C
The belly bands are awesome! they are comfortable and easy to use. I am 5 months and just started not fitting in my jeans with the zipper up and buttoned. Now I can still wear my jeans w/the belly band. Very cool product! Saved me lots of money on not so cute maternity clothes!!
JOANNA P.
I was just using a hair tie to hold my clothes together but this gives you more space and options. I haven’t used the cover inserts because i wear tunic type shirts.
K&J8611
Great variety of sizes
Amazon Customer
These worked great for the first 6 months of my pregnancy. I refused to buy pregnancy clothes so early so I bought these and a belly band so I could keep wearing my normal jeans, worked like a charm. Unfortunately at 7 months the band was getting to tight so I broke down and bought some maternity jeans. These were great, I would definitely recommend.
Seph
Recently had back surgery, and ever since it's been uncomfortable to wear jeans. My girlfriend got some of these for me, partially as a joke, but partially to see if they helped.They do. It's slightly embarassing, but less so than wearing sweatpants everywhere.
ava2542
Bought for my daughter for her third trimester. She did not like it. However, as a 52 yr. old mother of 4 I've had a belly forever. Anyhow, I tried this on using jeans I had not used in over 10yrs. cuz I gained some menopausal weight...all in my belly..again.Long story short I can wear my jeans again, and they fit beautifully. The front does get a lil lumpy but you can smooth it down w/a stretchy cami, or just wear a looser top.
Nicolle Dahlen
I stumbled across this product when I first found out I was pregnant. Seeing that it was around 20 dollars I waited to buy it until I had the money and NEEDED it. I have to tell you, it was one of the best products I've purchased in a LONG time. TOTALLY worth the money. I get to wear my own pants still through the pregnancy.The different colored pannels make it easy to wear different colors, even though i usually just use the black. The different sized bands and styled hooks and buttons are great for different kinds of pants.The only thing I found with them is the right side of the pants opening is not covered by the piece of cloth so you can see the zipper all the way up. I dont know how they could fix this problem though.Thanks for a great product! I've already told my friends about it.
Anonymous
I bought these for my daughter in law. She has hardly gained any pregnancy weight and it's all in her belly. She didn't want to have to buy new pants since her pre-pregnancy pants fit great except for the belly. She loves these and wears them daily.
Maria N.
Helped me used my regular clothing as much as possible as my belly grew and grew. Good investment for the lady who wants to save her money for the first couple of months while baby grows and grows.
enjh
Was a great product for those first months when you aren't big enough for maternity clothes. However, I wish the buttons on the belts would have been a little bigger because they came unbuttoned often.
Bianca
This is an amazing little piece of fabric. I am 17 weeks and have been able to wear my regular pants because of this belt. It works well with the bella band, but if you have oversized maternity shirts/blouses, they can pretty much cover up the fact that you have your button and zipper open. But if you have smaller blouses, you can just use the bella band to cover it up. Together, they provide added protection and comfort. I use the belly belt almost every day and it fits every kind of pants I have. The product comes with two small 'belts' and two larger 'belts'. I'm still using the smaller belts, so I know that the larger belts will probably come in handy in my third trimester. They work with regular buttons and slider buttons, of which I have both. What's also nice is that when you go to the bathroom during the day you do not need to unbutton anything, you can just slide it off like you would a pair of pregnancy pants. This is definitely worth the money and much more secure than using a rubber band as a friend recommended before I discovered this on Amazon.
April Little
Good product but the sliding fasteners are too small for my work pants. They really ought to use bigger fasteners or add a second set. They won’t fit for my work pants.
TR
great product! multiple inserts, with cloth or without, fit at almost any size, within any trimester. Versatile and useful!
Sarah A.
AWESOME!! I'm 30 weeks pregnant and still use these bands on some of my pre-pregnancy jeans & shorts. It's a great investment since it allows you to avoid buying pregnancy clothes until absolutely necessary. I would recommend this to all my friends/family that are expecting.
SeattleHuskyUW206
For most pants (i.e. jeans and some work pants) these work great. However, I was hoping to primarily use them for work and what I did not realize is that most all my work pants except a select few have incompatible button and/or hook combinations that don't work with the current options. I wouldn't expect this product to cater to all pant types, but I strongly recommend taking a look at your pant buttons and or hooks to see if this kit will be compatible before purchasing.
Alicia Johnson
I can't seem to get belly bands to stay in place with my baby baby bump in this my second trimester. i found these to be a comfortable and worry free option so i can wear my regular cloths as long as possible. I recommend it for those resisting spending money on maternity cloths and who have had no luck with belly bands.
SZ
The different sizes and choices of size on each band is terrific! The only reason I give it four stars is because on the two bands that hook into work pants (not the button extenders), the metal hook was way too big for the hooks on my pants. It turned out not to be a huge deal, my husband used a pair of tin snips to cut it down to size so it fits perfectly and I can use it with every pair of work pants I own (most are from Express). I started using these at 11 weeks. I thought I would never grow into them, but I'm now 16 weeks and am on the smallest button extender and on the biggest button. I haven't used the panels yet, they seem big, but they only seem necessary if your shirts aren't long enough or if you aren't using a bella band.
Kathryn Cox
Perfect if you do not want to have to buy maternity jeans! I highly recommend this product. I have tried the belly bands and there is no comparison, hands down, this is a better product!
C.Phillips
I really liked having these belly belts during my last few months of pregnacy. This is such a great idea. It makes getting dressed so much easier. It is so diffcult to get dressed in the morning when you are tired or don't feel well. With these I was able to wear my regular pants without an issue.This item along with the Baby Be Mine Maternity Belly Band were life savers for me.I am so grateful for this product!
Evie
I am currently 25 weeks pregnant. I started out at my ideal weight of 140 lbs and have since gained about 15. It pains me to spend a lot of money on maternity clothes (and most of them are gigantic on me anyway), so I want to delay it for as long as possible. I can't speak to how these will work later on when I'm really huge, but they do the trick for now. I like the panels because they cover your panties at least. Even though I do wear long shirts, it's nice to have that extra layer of concealment in case things ride up or whatever. I can wear all of my pre-pregnancy jeans/pants/shorts with these, even then ones that are very fitted. The bands are also elasticized, which is nice because it adds a little extra 'give.' I'm still using the 'short' band; I haven't needed to use the long hand or connect them together yet, so I think these will last me a long time... I'm praying all 9 months! A word of warning... these WILL NOT work if you add extra baggage to your thighs, hips, and/or butt while pregnant, because I would assume that would make it so you couldn't pull your pants up at all. If it's just your waistline that's expanding, these are a godsend, especially for cheapos like me :). I just don't like the idea of spending $30+ on pants that I'll only be able to wear for a few months. This belt won't save you from buying maternity shirts, but they're typically much cheaper than pants. The belt isn't seamless under fitted clothes, but you can always wear a belly band if that bothers you. I find that I wear a belly band only sometimes when my clothes are more fitted, but even without I think it looks okay. I'm not that picky though. If I think of it, I'll update on how these are working late in my third trimester. I have no idea how big I'll get, but it looks like I'll get a lot of wear out of these in the meantime.
Marilyn
Works great! Saved my granddaughter lots of money on new clothes for awhile!!
Haley Moreno
I am overall very pleased by this set. I particularly like that it came with the clasp options- this is a must for working pregnant women who have to wear slacks. I’m 22wks and still using the small band on the second button. I like that it came with essentially 5 different lengths to choose from so I know it’ll grow with me and I can use them throughout my entire pregnancy. The piece of fabric that goes on the inside of your pants is very soft but right now is unnecessarily long. I’d suggest cutting it so it doesn’t bunch up in your pants. I feel like this does a pretty good job of keeping my pants together but not so much for keeping them up and snug so I also bought a belly belt to wear with it or I just wear a tighter long tank top and that seems to do the trick. I don’t normally write reviews but as a pregnant woman this is something I would highly suggest in investing. If I don’t have to spend $$$ on maternity jeans and make mine work for a fraction of the price that’s a win in my book.
Jessica LoBue
This thing is so awesome it kept me in my favorite pair of jeans well into my fifth month. Finally, I just wanted something to fit over my belly otherwise I would have used it longer. The 'drapes' are very nice too, could be just a tad longer but they worked well. I liked the multiple sized bands too, it was always a perfect fit!
TheFabianFamily
Love this I get To wear my regular jeans without an issue with my pregnancy
Amanda T
Did the job during my pregnancy.
Pam Trimble
My daughter is due to have baby in September. Because of the MASSIVE amount of morning sickness :( she lost TONS of weight. Now just has belly. So...all of her clothes fit except in the belly area-she asked for this specific brand and combo and can't stop talking about what a lifesaver it's been! Thanks tons! Will refer you to everyone! :)
GiselDef
Used only one of the four. The small one with the buttons. It didn't work quite as good during the early days of my pregnancy because it looks like a big bulge. However, used it a LOT more in the last months of my pregnancy. It became a lifesaver!
Rachel
Best purchase of my pregnancy. I live in these - for work and regular pants. Still using them into my 3rd trimester to wear my pre-pregnancy jeans!
Samantha
My title says it all. I seriously didn't have to buy maternity clothes (and I had TWINS!) because this expander thing was so awesome. I would just wear a super long tank top (from Old Navy or similar stores) under my shirt so no one would see my pants weren't zipped up. This set is awesome!
Tami L.
Got this for my daughter in law and she enjoyed using it.
Alex Gil
Wife loved the product. It allowed her to continue using her jeans while she was pregnant with our daughter. Save money on not having to buy more pants that will only be used during pregnancy.
James Adams
LOVE this product. It's so helpful for me to be able to wear my own pants that I love to work and still feel comfortable. I'm not a big fan of maternity pants (I don't like the spandex band). This is a wonderful alternative.
Robin
I bought this for my pregnant niece. She loved it. She says it saved her a lot of money, because she was able to wear her regular jeans almost throughout the pregnancy.
ZORANA KEOPASEUTH
This is my 3rd pregnancy and I’ve always worn maternity pants during each pregnancy which does not stay up well or fit nicely all around... I finally decided to give these a chance to put on my regular tailored pants/jeans... they are amazing! I’m able to wear my fitted pants/jeans with comfort
T.M.
This is the perfect solution for a growing belly requiring temporary adjustments to pants. I am 5 months pregnant and can still fit into my regular pants using the small sized bands provided in this packet. I have even bought regular pants instead of maternity pants to use with these bands throughout my pregnancy. During my first pregnancy I spent a few hundred dollars on pants that I wore only a few months.... This time I am spending money on pants I can use even after pregnancy.
Kimberly
As soon as I saw this I had to give it a try. I did not want to spend money on a bunch of clothes I was only going to wear for a few months and maybe never use them again. As soon as this came I followed what others had said and used this on the smallest button. I have to say that I am at 31 weeks and I still use this before I go to anything else. I did find that it matters on what pants or shorts you use this on. If your zipper is one that just falls down very easily, then this may do the same for your zipper. I found a few pairs of pants that my zipper does not fall as soon as the button is down and this works great on them. You will still need to wear the long shirts so people do not look at you weird. The color of the material that comes with this will mostly not match your pants unless they are black, but this works the way it states. And I am so happy I found this. I am so happy I did not have to go out and get a bunch of clothes for my bigger belly.
Camo
This thing was a lifesaver during my pregnancy. I was able to wear some of my jeans right up until the very end (you know, until pants in general became unbearable). :) But seriously, this little contraption saved me tons of $$ on maternity clothes.
Nichole Kemper
After 5 babies and battling with a rubber band to help me squeeze into my jeans for as long as I could I found this product with number 6 and it is a must have!! Not only did it work with my pre-pregnancy jeans but worked with my slacks as well. Totally worth buying especially when maternity clothes aren't always the cheapest for the little amount of time that you get to wear them. I used these throughout my entire pregnancy!
Amazon Customer
it works as an extension for your pants.
B. Dodson
We found out we were pregnant right after my husband had been laid off. I ran across this product while searching for ways to postpone the inevitable purchase of maternity clothes as they are so expensive. This product worked great! It extended my ability to wear pre-pregnancy clothes. I probably could have worn these through my whole pregnancy, but found that the bigger I got the more my pants were falling down. I have very narrow hips and no behind to speak of so there was nothing holding my pants up besides the tight waist (which isn't very comfortable for the ever expanding belly). For those who don't have that problem, this would be a great product to keep wearing stylish/expensive pants through pregnancy.
Ivette Martinez
So far it's done exactly what it's supposed to, allow me to wear my non-pregnancy pants while my hips and thighs still fit in them hahaDo beware if you're planning on only wearing tight tops this is not for you, it shows and looks horrible (unless you don't mind of course, not everyone's fit is the same), but with loose tops it's perfect, I'm hoping I don't have to buy maternity pants at least until my last trimester.
Betsymar
Es genial el diseño y la variedad de colores y adaptadores, sin embargo, es para pantalones altos, el producto esta bien diseñado, solo para que lo consideren las personas que como yo tiene pantalones bajos y los cierres son muy cortos, en este caso solo sirve para poco tiempo. Si tus pantalones son altos y con cierre largos, es un excelente producto para ti.
sarah t.
Worked great while pregnant. Wish it had more of the ones with buttons instead of one with a clip for dress pants
Amazon Customer
Great for when you don't need maternity clothes but your regular jeans are a squeeze.
pseudonym
I am tall and my inseam is 36' so even the long maternity pants at Motherhood Maternity & A Pea in the Pod weren't long enough for me (they only carry 34' inseams). Happily I stumbled across this little gem and have been able to use my regular pants with the belly belt. I am currently 22 weeks pregnant and still wearing my regular pants, I hope to be able to continue using this as I get bigger.Yes your pants have to be unbuttoned to wear this but the different sizes they include allow you to find a good fit so your pants still feel very secure. Also since your pants are unbuttoned you have the ridges showing but I pair a long tank top FULL TILT Girls Seamless Cami under a maternity shirt and you can't even tell.This is a great set with the different colors and sizes of belts, I highly recommend it, especially if you're tall!
ecumaster
Was a great temporary solution for me until I needed to actually buy maternity pants and shorts! It is still helping some shorts and pants have a longer life span. I am currently 24 weeks pregnant. Be mindful that you will need to wear a long loose fitting top with this product. Otherwise, you will see it. I was pleased overall with the product.
michelle ross
I haven’t used the fabric panels yet, just the elastic thing so far. I’m 13 weeks along and have a tiny bump, I’m able to button my jeans but it’s uncomfortable sitting with the button digging into my stomach so this is perfect!
K. Nat
This is an amazing life saver. I need to wear professional clothing to work. I know I will eventually need to get maturnity wear but I am only 11 weeks and there is a whole lot of time to go. This is great because it works jeans and work pants and if I can't zip up the fly, not yet, I can tuck the fabric behind the fly of the pants and no one needs to know. This will save me quite some time until my baby is set higher up. Thanks for helping me save some money.
Hannah
Mine definitely got a little stretched out from being used so much, but they worked fantastically. These allowed me to stay in my prepregnancy pants. They gave me enough room to be comfortable in otherwise uncomfortable fitting pants.
Victoria Davis
This is just like most belly bands. They are a bit thicker than most. They seem to run big. I ordered a medium and my pre -pregnancy size is between 8 and 10. The band is big on me. It does not fit well so the back part had a lot of space and can make your back look bunchie. My advice is to order a size smaller if you are using to hold up your pants.
Leigh2316
I'm currently 17 weeks pregnant and I'm 'in between' -- my regular pants don't fit around the waist anymore (but hips & butt are still fine) and maternity pants (size small) also don't fit right -- my hips & butt haven't quite grown in yet and maternity pants sag (it's like I'm wearing low-rider jeans :)) This is perfect for women who are in the in-between stage like me. It does create a bit of a bulge in the waistband but problem easily solved if you wear a tank top underneath your top to create a smoother look (or buy a Belly Band). I'm glad I found this product!
M. Fletcher
I am in my 2nd trimester. I was able to get away with using a ponytail holder to button my jeans for the first several weeks, but over the last month my belly has expanded quite a lot! My jeans were no longer comfortable, and it was time to move into maternity wear...but because I am very long-legged and large framed, I have not been able to find maternity jeans that fit me - they were either way too long, way too short, or too small all around.Boy, am I glad I found the Belly Belt! It holds my pre-pregnancy jeans comfortably open, but snug. They are not too tight. It came with two sizes of 'sliders'. The small one works well for me now, but I know I'll need the larger one in the future. The open fly of my jeans actually lays more flat with the belly belt than it does when using a ponytail holder.I think the key thing to remember with the Belly Belt is that it's not intended to be used on its own. The package tells you that it's intended for use in combination with a Belly Band. That is the key - the belly band covers the whole thing up, smooshes the open fly as flat as it can, and gives you a nice, smooth look - especially if you are like me and have a hard time finding maternity pants! I'm very glad I bought the Belly Belt (and my Belly Band to go with it). Now I can just keep wearing my normal jeans and not have to worry about the expense of buying a bunch of maternity pants I'm not going to need after a while. I am really happy with this product; glad I found it here at Amazon!
Brianne
I like the belly belt. I would let everyone know this isn't a fix all, if you carry very low or your pants aren't stretchy you may not get the results you were looking for. I've found them to work best with lower rise pants, and ones that are a little stretchier, like jeggings.
Megan
I'm so glad I bought these. I only use the smaller one though and even that one is a little big. I find myself always pulling up my pants throughout the day. But I'm so happy that I can wear my nice regular jeans now being 8 months pregnant. I would also like to say that the button hole is a little small and so is the button but once your pants are on the tension keeps the buttons together. It's a great product if you still want to be able to wear your normal jeans vs ugly maternity jeans. (but maternity jeans will always be more comfortable) :)
Jessi
This product worked as described! I have bought some maternity pants but I am thrilled to wear my old pants a little longer now. The only issue I have is that my dress pants have two hooking clasps and the belly band only has one so you need to decide if you want to hook into the top or bottom clasp. But it still works only using one of the clasps on the dress pants.
Clarrissa Barthold
Works well. Helps you wear non maternity clothes just a little longer.
Jose Guzman
Great product fit like expected also like that there was color choices.
Marissa
Work great, stretch well and like the extra buttons on each extension so it’s usefullness is longer. The extra fabric is also a must.
Seattlegirl
I found it not the best fit for wearing hip hugger jeans. The material they give you is too long and you have to tuck it down into the crotch area. Also, I found after a certain point in the pregnancy, the buttons aren't comfortable regardless and it is better to wear pants with a band or pull strings versus buttons & zippers. However, these band did help me stay in my pants for the first 5 months which is good.
Shelby andres
This saved my life when pregnant! I was too big for my normal clothes but too small for maternity clothes. These were absolute lifesavers!
Amazon Customer
the elastic is a little big for me as i have been using the smallest band for most of my pregnancy and i am currently 8 months and am still using that one. but it is still totally worth it because you never know how your body will change in pregnancy. this is very cost effective and has saved me a lot of money in terms of buying maternity clothes. if you are trying to make your regular clothes last throughout your pregnancy i would highly recommend this product. i would off this advice however, make sure you wear a long top, or a belly band (i use the bella band) over it to hide the button and the patch. it also helps ensure security but great product for the value.
Azcowgirl
I bought this product when I was around 26 weeks pregnant and could no longer button my jeans. I couldn't find any maternity jeans I was happy with, so I had to look for alternatives. I'm now 38 weeks and still using it! I expect to be able to use it right up until the end. While I see that this would be great for someone who wears dress pants with the option of the 2 slide-type bands, I haven't used those at all. I found the pieces of fabric to cover your underwear pretty useless as well. I'm 5'3' and 155 lbs @ 38 weeks, carrying really high & the only band I've used is the smallest one with 2 buttons. I don't anticipate ever needing the really long one, I'm no where near that big. After many weeks of use It is pretty worn and I'm waiting for one of the buttons to come off. :( I wish there was an option to not have purchased all the extra parts I didn't need, because I would have loved to have 2 of the smaller belts with the buttons, but oh well. With that said, I still would have purchased this item again because I didn't feel safe with just a hair tie holding my pants together!
V
Purchased this for a relative who is pregnant and the timing was perfect. She was entering her 4 month and her clothes were fitting a bit tight (Jeans mostly) and this was a great fix to avoid having to buy maternity clothes. She rates it a 5 star product!
JFO
Very practical. Great idea. Use with my pants that I don't want to stop wearing while pregnant. Several different elastic sizes and options. Only downfall is the clip elastic option is a large hook clip which doesn't fit with several of my pants which have the small hook.
Emily Roseborough
Does the job. I wish that the clip ones had a shorter option. I also wish that the clip ones' clips were skinnier--those clips don't slide into all of my pants because they're too wide.The big ones will really only be useful when I'm like 8 months pregnant--they're super long.They seem to be made well though.
zmbgrl90
i bought this at 5months pregnant, if you don't want to waste money on maternity pants this is great! easy to use, the color fabric prevents any skin or panties showing and having 3 different colors makes it easy to help blend in with clothing. comes in two sizes and the fabric stretches nice making it easy for a growing belly, i was able to use these until the birth of my son. great for afterwards baby weight as well, highly recommend to expecting mothers.
VAlva
I wore the belly band for the first time. So far so good. I still dont have a big belly so I dont want to buy maternity clothes yet. Most of my pants still fit except for jeans so this was a great option. Lets see how it goes when my belly gets bigger!
HappyCouple
I dont love how the elastic stretches when using the button bands. Could have been a sturdier elastic. But it does the job, and perfect for work pants. Might be the best option out there if you are trying to extend the life or your pants and look professional.
NOVADAD
I bought this for my wife during her first trimester of pregnancy to allow her to wear her favorite pants longer. While my wife likes it, she does complain that it only works for certain pairs of pants. Many of her pants with multiple hooks instead of buttons, she still can't wear. She says its easy to use and has made her much more comfortable being able to wear her favorite pants during an often uncomfortable time. She has said it was weird at first having her pants unbuttoned all day, but after a little getting used to she is very pleased overall. This device has delayed her need to go shopping for new clothes and that is priceless to me. Spending a couple of dollars to avoid the maternity section for as long as possible makes this purchase worth it to me.
Dylan
This belly bands really help!! I didn't want to pay for a bunch of new maternity pants because the price is so high on each pair of pants. However when I found these, I thought I would give it a try.
Kaitlin Pons
I really like this product. I am 6 months pregnant. It is super comfortable and allows me to continue to wear all of my favorite shorts and pants without going to spend money on a whole new wardrobe. I was worried about the little cloth inserts but I can't even tell that they are there.
OutlawGal
These work I hate shopping! And these saved me so much in maternity pants! I wore my regular jeans and shorts through my whole pregnancy! Some reviews talk about how they look goofy under clothes and belly bands and yes they can I found rolling the tops of my jeans helped and was even more comfortable, but it's pregnancy you have a big belly yes everything will never look perfect. But who cares? Seriously you just have to find what works these bands worked for me but someone else may find they prefer maternity pants, I have been pregnate twice once with a girl the other with a boy and both times I have found I love the belts they worked better with my baby boy because I carried lower but it's all trial and error they are worth a try.
Selective Buyer
Material is not rough on the body and is pretty soft/silky! Has not fallen off but it does not always feel that secure because I'm quite petite. Colors are not the greatest, but they more than work. Panels cover the abdomen adequately and as advertised. Note the belts only come in two sizes of both button and hook/eye, if you are small you might need a safety pin to help attach them securely. Overall a useful product if you don't want to buy maternity pants all you have to do is cover the top (i.e., wear tops over your trousers)!
Cyrus J.
Good product, but doesn't cover your open zipper so just make sure you wear a long enough shirt with it.
Peekablue
I purchased these about halfway through my pregnancy in hopes that I would not have to buy maternity pants. I couldn't afford them and they were annoying, anyway. I had some that I had to wear for work (scrub pants) and, even at 9 months pregnant, it was a fight to keep them from slipping down. The belly belt worked great! I was able to wear my regular jeans all through my pregnancy. The only problem was the open zipper. The material they send to loop over the belt and cover your open zipper doesn't work that well and the denim one didn't match any of my jeans. You HAVE to wear long tops to cover your zipper. My problem is that I'm tall and have a longer torso than average. Most of my tops worked fine until I got to be about 8 months along. I started wearing maternity camis underneath (the Everyday Cami by Ingrid and Isabel), which were super stretchy and could be pulled way down to cover my zipper. I was, however, constantly worried that it would slip up and was constantly tugging on it to make sure it was down enough. The belt worked great for me. I was able to get by with just the smaller belt and never needed the large one.
Mom to 5
These are really useful. I am now 4 months pregnant with my 3rd child, and lent all my maternity smalls and mediums to a friend out of state and haven't gotten them back yet. I was so tired of wearing sweatpants every day, but did not want to spend any more money on maternity clothes, seeing as how I already have a full wardrobe--even if it is a couple hundred miles away. These were a great solution... However, I was a size 4 when I got pregnant, but now most of my size 4s are too small in the thighs and bum, but luckily I had recently lost a lot of weight and also had a bunch of size 6's which now fit perfectly with the bands on the smallest setting. I don't even find myself pulling my pants up often with these on, even though they are unbuttoned and mostly unzipped. I think I will be able to wear my 'regular' clothes throughout most of my pregnancy with these, and get back into them right after I deliver. I wish I knew about these with my other pregnancies! **Note however that these would not have worked for me if I didn't have the next size up pants!**
Amazon Customer
These work to extend the wear of your regular jeans. I wish the slide closure bands had two slides instead of one. That’s the only reason I’m giving it four stars. That and you can tell your pants aren’t buttoned in tighter shirts. Good for saving money on pants though