5 of the best pregnancy belly bands and waistband extenders 2024
WHAT IS A PREGNANCY BELLY BAND?
These should not be confused with pregnancy support belts, which can help with back and pelvic pain. A belly band is purely a way of making non-maternity clothes fit for longer by covering up your growing bump with a band of soft, stretchy material. They can be worn under unzipped trousers or too short tops.
What is a pregnancy waistband extender?
A pregnancy waistband extender also helps non-maternity clothes fit over a growing bump. They attach to the button of a skirt, trousers, or jeans and allow the waist to fit for much longer. Some come with panels of material to cover the area under the zip.
WHAT IS AN ALTERNATIVE?
In early pregnancy, you could also try using a hairband or elastic band. Loop it over the button, through the buttonhole, then back to loop back around the button.
THE BEST BELLY BANDS AND WAISTBAND EXTENDERS TO BUY
This list has been narrowed down to the very best with thorough research and the following considered:
Consumer reviews
Best-seller lists
Recommendations from industry experts
Award-winning products
Personal experience and the products loved by other parents.
The list is updated annually. It was last updated on 5 January 2024.
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1. Love your Bump - Belly Belt
Waistband extenders that turn your usual trousers or skirts with a button or slide-fly fastening into maternity wear.
Included are three fabric panels to cover any gap under the zip. These are black, white and blue denim coloured.
Cool machine wash
2. Maeband Maternity Belly Band
A stretchy waistband extender that attaches to the belt loops of your jeans.
Comes in three different sizes and three different colours - black, blue and white.
Made from 95% Cotton and 5% Elastane.
Hand wash
3. MTUTM Button Extender for Trousers
Button extenders that have been designed for jeans.
They will give you an extra 1-2 inches, so would be suitable for the first and possibly second trimesters.
Made from aluminium alloy and silicone.
4. Love your bump Bando
A soft, stretchy, seamless belly band to cover your growing bump.
Gives gentle support
After the birth, it can be used as a tummy cover while breastfeeding.
Available in two sizes: S-M and M-L
5. Be Mammy Maternity Belly Band
A pack of two belts (black and white) that is available in six different sizes.
Made from 94% Viscose and 6% Elastane.
Hides a too-short top or unzipped trousers.
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