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Where can I find a belly band?

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tidyjane · 08/12/2006 11:26

Hi I am looking everywhere for a belly band. I've tried topshop after someone on Mumsnet suggested it, but there was nothing there, what other shop can I try?
I've tried online as well but as I'm going shopping this afternoon I could do with it today.
I've had enough with walking around with trousers falling off me as I have to leave them unfastnened.
Thanks girls!

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Chloewhitechristmas · 08/12/2006 11:51

You can get them for next to nothing on ebay. However, if you want one today why don't you make your own? - Just buy some elasticated fabric and sew the ends together. I used to use a thin, wide scarf aswell, wrapped it round a couple fo times and then tucked the ends in at the back under my top - worked just aswell.

novadandypowder · 08/12/2006 11:55

Not sure where to buy them in shops but know you can get them here .

I found a cheap elastic belt from Top Shop, does the job, but obviously only any good if you have belt loops. Otherwise make your own - get a length of elastic and stich a button to it, job done!

merrylissiemas · 08/12/2006 12:15

i made my own

Hollyhormone · 08/12/2006 13:01

I bought mine from Next online for £4.99 and it has been a life saver, no more cold belly for me! Not sure if they stock them in the stores but they do have them online. Goodluck!

PizPizPiz · 08/12/2006 14:37

oops, stupid question, those belly bands you see on ebay, do they hold your trousers up? I can't button up mine anymore and I'm still not big enough for pg trousers...

SHHHHsantaiscoming · 08/12/2006 16:12

think next sell them online..

suwoo · 08/12/2006 16:24

Additions catalogue do them, they have a website too.

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tidyjane · 08/12/2006 19:43

Thanks everyone, yes I was asking myself the same question about the e-bay ones as it doesn't say that they hold your trousers up in the item details.
The best you can do is ask the seller.

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tidyjane · 08/12/2006 19:45

By the way it's "belly bands" I meant not "belly belt".
Belly bands cover the whole of your tummy and you can mix and match them to different pairs of trousers and they seem like a bril idea.

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tidyjane · 08/12/2006 19:48

Do the NEXT ones hold your trousers up?

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Hollyhormone · 09/12/2006 07:28

YES. I am v.glad to tell you that they do hold your trousers up
I am only 5ft tall and these under the bump maternity trousers just fall down.
The band has held them up admirably and saved me at least a small amount of dignity.

twickersmum · 09/12/2006 08:01

like this ? you can get them in button or "slide" versions (for skirts/trousers with those clip fasteners).

Hollyhormone · 09/12/2006 08:05

That one does not look like the one I have but is a fab idea.
Mine is a big jersey band that you just step into. Dosen't actually button into the trousers or anything but sits over the top. So much choice!

Hollyhormone · 09/12/2006 08:37

Tidyjane, should say that I have not used the Belly band with unfastened trousers. Only fastened maternity trousers which definitley do not stay up without it! HTH

twickersmum · 09/12/2006 08:51

i have a free P&P code for this: KF1ZZ140 if anyone is interested.

steffy1 · 09/12/2006 13:27

Next do some, topshop also do them in a few different colours....maybe ebay?ive never used one but they look like a fab idea!Topshop ones order online....dont even have to leave house!

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