Belly Bandit Abdominal Compression Binder

HELPFUL HINTS FOR SIZING YOUR BELLY BANDIT ™
Due to the variations in size and shape of women’s bodies, we realize it may be difficult to size yourself for a Belly Bandit™. Don’t fret, here are some tips we have found to be helpful. There is no exact science that fits all women. Please keep in mind that the band is 9 inches wide.

• If you are purchasing a Belly Bandit™ early on in your pregnancy best rule of thumb is to go up 1 to 2 sizes from your pre-pregnancy size.  However we don't recomend ordering this early, waiting until the 8th month provides a better estimate of your needed size.
• In the eighth month many women will be the same size as they will be post delivery. Simply measure the circumference of your waist starting at your belly button. Choose the corresponding band for your size.
• Just prior to delivery simply subtract 3 to 5 inches from your measurement, measuring at your belly button. Select the corresponding band for that size.
• If you purchase your Belly Bandit™ after you give birth, simply choose the corresponding band for your measurements. Make sure you measure at the largest part of your belly. We've had many customers who measure between band sizes. Our advice is either to purchase both the larger and the smaller sized Belly Bandits™ or only buy the larger one. Don’t worry, you’ll get into the smaller size, but remember it is a compression garment so if purchased too small, it may be too tight to wear. Correct sizing is essential for comfort and product effectiveness. Buying a Belly Bandit™ that is too large will not wear well under clothing and may affect end results. The Belly Bandit™ is designed with five inches of adjustability to stay tight as you shrink.

Lori’s story: A Belly Bandit™ is born
Prior the birth of my second child, I was desperate to find a safe & quick way to get back into shape. It took me many torturous months of exercising and dieting to lose the 55 pounds I gained the first time around, and frankly, I was OVER it! Now, three years older and juggling an even more demanding job along with my always-into-something three year old daughter, how was I possibly going to find the time and energy to lose my spare tire?

The Belly Bandit™ wrap is conceived… (no pun intended)
I knew there had to be a better way, so I started doing my homework. I came across an article about how in many ancient cultures women would wrap their bellies to hold in and exert pressure on their abdomen. I reasoned that if it was good enough for them, it was good enough for me.

So simple, it should be illegal
I put together an uncomplicated homemade band and started wearing it all the time. It felt great and, to my surprise, my belly was noticeably smaller and tighter within a very short time. I was back in my pre-pregnancy clothes much quicker this time around. I continued wearing the band for several weeks and was blown away by the results. It was so simple and painless, I had to share it with my friends and then… the world!

Even Bonnie needed her sidekick Clyde
I called in the troops (aka my sisters) and we began working on an up-to-date version of the band so other mothers could get similar results without having to go to extremes to tighten up their bellies.