Prenatal care is always on the priority list of women, they take all sorts of precautions and do whatever it takes to keep themselves and their baby safe and sound. But, the moment the baby is delivered, it seems as if women completely forget about themselves and their world starts to revolve around the baby. This is a natural instinct and an adorable thing to do.
However, while doing this, many women completely ignore the postnatal care that they need. Do you think it’s easy to deliver a baby, whether vaginally or through a C-section? No, it is life-changing, physically, mentally and emotionally.
Many women somehow just forget to take care of themselves after giving birth and this is not good for the body. This is a major reason for having a saggy body, obesity, diastasis recti and a wobbly and unfit belly. It is essential for women to look after themselves in the postpartum phase as well.
There is an ancient technique of belly binding after giving birth so it stays tight and does not become flabby. The International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics also suggests that belly binders are effective. One of the best belly bands that is for your postpartum phase is the Belly Bandit.
Following is a detailed Belly Bandit review so that you may know the benefits of using a belly band postnatally.
Introduction
There are various pregnancy belly bands available online but there are very few that are categorically designed for use in your postpartum phase. The Belly Bandit is one such belly band. It is more of a belly wrap, rather than a band as it is seamless and is used to wrap the belly and provide compression after you have given birth.
Belly Bandit is an FDA approved and registered medical device company for maternity and postpartum care. All products produced by this company are scrutinized before being launched in the market and so they are designed with immaculate care.
One of the Best Sellers
This review ensures to bring to you the product only if it is worth your time and money and Belly Bandit is one that ticks all the boxes. It is not only one of the best sellers that is available on the internet, but highly recommended by gynecologists and obstetricians throughout the United States to wear after giving birth.
What It Offers
Ergonomically designed, this belly wrap is the perfect partner for your body after you have given birth. Made of extremely soft fabrics, it ensures gentle compression to the tummy while being gentle on the skin, which makes it great for moms who have had a C-section. It provides:
- gentle compression to the belly.
- support to your back, belly, pelvis and hip area.
- it strengthens your core muscles which may gotten weak during pregnancy and child birth.
- it helps tuck in that extra skin on the tummy.
- gives a curvaceous look to your body so you can wear it when going out and you can wear it discreetly under your clothes.
- support to your back so you can retain your posture if you have had a C-section.
- support to your torso during exercise.
- helps reduce the ‘belly pouch’ with prolonged wear.
Product Details
Belly Bandit is a concept that has been taken from the ancient technique of belly binding and has modernized it using avant-garde technology. This belly wrap is made to provide comfort and compression, while being discreet under your clothing.
It also comes with an additional insurance reimbursement option through various US health insurance companies
Size & Color
It comes in two sizes:
- Almond
- Black
The sizes available are:
- X-Small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- X-Large
Material
The material used while designing this wrap is called Power Compress Core and is made with:
- 87% polyester
- 13% spandex
- Velcro for fastening
It is latex-free and super elastic which gives you 9″ of adjustability so you can continue to tighten it as your tummy reduces.
Washability
The Belly Bandit is a reusable belly wrap that can be machine washed with cold water. To dry it, you need to lay it flat, and do not iron it. Let it air dry. It is recommended not to bleach or or dry clean it either.
Why Is It So Popular?
The reason why it is so popular, despite being priced at a premium, is because it very comforting to wear, it provides all the benefits that it proposes and it is soft on the skin and does not cause any soreness or itchiness after wearing.
Whom Is It For?
This review of Belly Bandit tends to identify the perfect users for this belly wrap. It is great for:
- women who are in their postnatal / postpartum phase through vaginal childbirth.
- who have recently had a C-section.
- people with diastasis recti.
- women in their postpartum phase who like to exercise.
- women who have a flabby ‘pouch’ or belly.
- people who want to look curvaceous .
- people who want to give the look of having a snug waist.
- women in their postnatal phase who like to be active and want to exercise.
How to Wear It
There are many different ways on how to wear a belly band but this one is fairly easy, all you have to do is wrap it around your belly, ensuring that the velcro patch is in the front, secure it tightly (not too tight) with the velcro provided and fasten it in place.
Pro tip: Wear it in a lying down position. Lie down on your back and slide the belly wrap across your back, bring the strap to the front and fasten it in place like you would do then stand up, you will feel better compression and the band will not slide down.
Belly Bandit
Belly Bandit is a gentler alternative to your belly band and that is why it is called a belly wrap instead. Belly Bandit is a seamless wrap that you wear like a tube top over your belly. It comes with an invisible back support belt.
This wrap is worn over your belly, and along with providing gentle compression and a lifting feel, it also protects you from scratching your belly, protects from stretch marks and can be worn discreetly under your clothes.
This is ideal for postpartum maternity wear. Nursing moms and women who have had a C-section can also wear it without any trouble.
Sizes: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, XL
May create a feeling of being constricted.
What We Liked
Great for postpartum belly support and compression
Protects tummy from stretch marks
Wide range of sizes
What We Disliked
May not be ideal to wear in the third trimester
Does not provide immense pelvic support
Verdict
The Belly Bandit is a great option for women who have just give birth or women in general who feel they have a flabby tummy. Despite being a little heavy on the pocket, it is a good option for those who don’t want to let go of themselves completely after giving birth.
It is the tiny things after all that you can do for yourself in the little time you have for yourself after you have brought an adorable little baby in this world.
