When to use tummy butters etc

[TLxx]

When should I be using creams on my belly and boobs?

My boobs are twice the size already but they've just grown into what I'd lost after my mc so no extra stretches...yet, but I'd like to try and help with the marks on my bump before I can't do anything about it...

Can anyone suggest when to use and if they've found any swear-by products??

Thank you! Xx

If you are prone to stretchmarks there are no lotions or potions that can prevent them. The damage happens in the deepest layers of the skin that creams can not reach.
You can stay well hydrated and moisturise to minimise itchiness the stretching can cause. Taking good care of surrounding healthy skin will reduce the appearance of the damaged skin.

Aveeno body lotion was amazing for me, super soothing. I don't have any stretch marks but as pp points out that could be either genetic or due to baby being quite little.

good luck with that! I was fine until the very end of the pregnancy and bang, stretch marks appeared from nowhere!! As PP said no lotion will make a difference. If you're going to get them you are going to. I used various ones but didn't make a difference. Avoiding excessive weight gain (i.e. not going too much over a weight that's normal for that stage of your pregnancy) might help prevent it.

I did it right from the start, and didn’t get any with a 3 stone weight gain. I used Palmers Coco Butter.
I have got saggy loose skin on my stomach, so I’m not too smug!

Thank you @Chelyanne. I'm not prone to them usually. It was just my boobs in the last pregnancy. I think I managed to just avoid them on my tum but want to be as protected as I can be. I'm drinking diluted juice all the time so I know I'm at least hydrated from the inside. Thanks for replying! Xxx

As PP have pointed out, stretch marks are going to happen if they're going to happen unfortunately! I have them on my boobs (I got some as a teenager but they've got worse since pregnancy) but none on my bump yet at 32 weeks. I've been using some bio oil just to prevent any itchiness or discomfort, also for a little belly massage for bonding ☺️

Thank you for the help everyone, feeling much more confident on what I can do xx