Belly Bandit Original Postpartum Belly Wrap - Adjustable Compression Abdominal Binder for Recovery - Supports Core, Waist, Back After Childbirth - Eases Discomfort, Promotes Movement

I just wanted to write a review for us bigger girls. I did not see any as I was reviewing this product. I loved this! I got it 2 weeks postpartum and it worked. I ordered a size large and I was at the max for inches. When I put it on the first time I did have to lay down as it was to small at first. I would have loved to have the problem where it got to big and I would have to buy the next size down but I didn't. I still love the results I got. In the first two days I noticed a difference. Yes, it is uncomfortable but worth it. I slept with it on, If you can handle it do it! Everywhere I went friends and family told me I looked great and didn't even look like I had a baby. Is that not the best thing you want to hear after having a baby!? That was so important because I'm already big so still having the rounded belly is not cool at all. I still wore it for another 2 weeks not all the time but alternating with shapewear and It seriously lifted my saggy after baby skin. So, I didn't have the pregnant look and my saggy skin was lifted believe me It's worth it.

I am shocked by all of the low ratings for this product! I began wearing this garment approximately 24 hours after I gave birth (I was too sore to put it on right away). I gained 18-20 lbs during my pregnancy, and lost all of that weight within a week and a half. Now, I will say that a healthy diet and exercise have been a large part of my pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and post-pregnancy plans, but there is no doubt that this item has helped my waist and stomach shrink back down to my pre-pregnancy size very quickly. I love how it gently waist cinches and works with my hormones to shape my torso. I find the garment to be very comfortable and try to wear it 24/7 (other than when I bathe, of course); I even sleep in it, that's how comfortable it is. I love how it holds my core in nice and tight, but not too tight, and provides support for my back, which helps with my posture. I plan on wearing it for 8-12 weeks.

i love these. i'm a neuro physical therapist and love that they not only add support, but they work as a neuromuscular reminder (consciously and subconsciously) for the abs to contract. **not like doing sit-ups -- they won't give you a six pack, but they work similarly to kinesiotape. i was lucky enough to borrow the size medium and small form a friend, as I went through them pretty quickly. I wore size medium postpartum on day 4, and graduated to the small within a few days. The details: I had a vaginal birth & I did wear it day and night -- it was easy bc they are comfy and once you get into the routine, it's not too bad -- along with all the other postpartum nonsense (peri-rinse bottle, changing pads, olive oil on the sore nipples etc, etc). the size small quickly became too big so i ordered the extra small. after about 2-3 weeks of wearing the belly bandit, i wanted a break from constantly wearing it, and it's been harder to get back into the habit of wearing it 24/7. this one tends to fold a little which is annoying so I'm less inclined to wear out and about, but for the first few weeks, while i was at home living in my PJs, it was easy. because i went through the sizes so quickly, it is unfortunate that they are so expensive. i'm not sure if a regular hospital grade abdominal binder wouldn't do the same thing. maybe BB should consider packaging a few sizes as a bundle for a lower price?

I'll make this succinct as possible because that's what I wish someone had done for me. Because now I have it and can't return it. Before you spend loads of money on one of these things, assess your reasons for needing one. This isn't horrible and it isn't great. Here's how you make your decision. If you're wanting something for right after you give birth to pull your tummy in and help with ab separation, and you're going to be primarily staying at home, this will do the trick. But if you want something to pull you in to go out in public, this is not it. It's uncomfortable and rides up and sits under your breasts uncomfortably especially if you're breastfeeding and it's very obvious under clothing. However, it does help pull your abs together and flatten your stomach faster. For later when you want to pull things in when you go out in public, I found this too late but am thinking about buying it anyway. It's easy, doesn't ride up because it's a whole piece and it's not one of those annoying crotch corsets either. It's a compression tank top called the Tighty Wifey. Check it out here: http://store.bellefit.com/tighty-wifey-compression-tank.php I must say I am surprised that the Belly Bandit is the most well known and pushed product when they really are not perfected at all. Even I could come up with a better way to make these things. Tighty Wifey came closest to what I had invented in my head of what would work great. Check it out!

First the comfort: it is stiff, and the band wrinkles after one use, making it even less comfortable. Second, this should not be worn post partum, especially after a vaginal delivery as it can create /exacerbate pelvic floor issues. If you want to reduce diastasis, just do adapted core workout with breathwork…

This is my second time buying and using this exact belly band. First time I bought it in-person from BuyBuyBaby, but where I live now doesn’t have one so I chanced buying it here on Amazon and was so relieved and happy when I seen the product was exactly the same! Phew! I was glad to have it the first time around, started using it the day baby was out, so it was a must have for baby #2. I originally ordered the wrong size (they run bigger than I remember) so I had to order a new one quick and return the one I had, second one came in within a couple days (I am not a prime member), and after a week of returning the first one, I got the notification that I was being refunded, by this time I already got my second one (the right size this time) so it all worked out perfectly! Quality is just as great as I remember it so I’m confident I’ll get the support and results I did first time around.

I registered for this item on my baby registry. I was 10 months pregnant when I received this as a gift. I obviously could not wear it till after I delivered. Once I was home from the hospital I took the size medium out of the box, wore it around for a bit just to find out it was way too big and kept sliding down my stomach. I promptly put the belt back in the box for return bc it would not function correctly if the belt was not snug and tight. After contacting the company and sending the medium back for an XS. I was then notified by the 3rd party vendor (Breakout bras) this belt I sent back was defective and they would not refund nor exchange my size. I was furious! This belt was $45 !!! No return? How would a pregnant person know the exact size they needed AFTER they deliver.? Amazon refunded my money thank goodness but NO WHERE ON Amazon did this company's return policy come up or else I would have never registered for it. I would have waited till after I had my baby to buy this. I was very disappointed in the flexibility of the company selling this belt. I now am 3 weeks out from delivery and my stomach has gone back on its own so there is no need for this belt anyhow. But with this product time is go the essence and since they would not return my incorrect size belt, I did not need this product. Buyer beware of this policy. THANK YOU AMAZAON for having your A-Z refund guarentee. They made this right for me and I will absolutly return as a customer to Amazon just not the breakout bra company.

Provides great support and comfort while serving the it’s purpose