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{Stork Report} Giveaway #16: Belly Bands by RunSystem63

This contest is now closed.  THANKS!

Belly Bands are one of the BEST pregnancy inventions.  In the beginning of your pregnancy, they allow you to wear pre-pregnancy pants by leaving them unbuttoned (and partially zipped) while still holding up your pants.  At the end of your pregnancy, they disguise the elastic in your maternity pants, allow you to use non-maternity shirts by extending the length, AND can be used to help rein in “the girls” up top (as you’ll see in my review below).   This can double your maternity wardrobe! 

RunSystem63 makes Belly Bands in an array of fabulous colors and fashion-forward styles.  I was lucky enough to receive two, one in gray (to match most of my clothes) and one in a new spring design that perfectly matches a teal top I own as well as my many black tops.



Here are a few of the new spring styles (NOT modeled by me in the photos, unfortunately!)  By the way, you can even wear them if you aren’t pregnant as another “layer” as seen here (again, doubling your wardrobe!):

 
  
  
And some classic designs:
  
 

Before I show you my photos, let me just remind you that it takes a lot of guts to “model” pregnancy fashion while in your third trimester!  So please be kind, especially since the hubby was recruited to take the photos, in our hotel room no less (isn’t he sweet?)  I’m ENORMOUS at this point, a by-product of having two kiddos so close together!

Here, I’m using the belly band to extend the length of a t-shirt (covering up the ugly elastic panel of the pants):

 
See how it covers everything up so nicely?  These are a LIFESAVER during third trimester, when even some of my maternity clothes fail to cover what they need to cover!
 

Another use of Belly Bands by RunSystem63 is to wear them on TOP.  Most maternity tops have a criss-cross style at the neckline similar to a wrap top.  But what if you have a body that just doesn’t work with that style like I do?  Enter the band, which I wear as a tube top.  Now I don’t have to worry about accidentally flashing anyone or having to wear an unflattering style!

 
 

See how nicely that works?  I’ve just doubled my wardrobe thanks to RunSystem63!  These bands were beautifully stitched, too:

…and I can tell already they’ll hold up to the many washings they’ll need to endure.  Perfect as a gift for a newly pregnant friend or even for yourself, Belly Bands are something that anyone can appreciate.  The ones I reviewed were medium, but they also come in small, large, and extra large.  Ahhh… it’s so nice to be able to wear my favorite clothes again using the Belly Bands from RunSystem63!  Thanks for the chance to review them, Amelie, and for the chance for one of my readers to WIN a shopping spree in your store!

BUY IT:  You can purchase any of these styles and more at RunSystem63, and if you tell them that Making Lemonade sent you, you get FREE SHIPPING!

WIN IT:  A $20 gift certificate to RunSystem63 with FREE SHIPPING for your items


INITIAL ENTRY:  Visit RunSystem63 and tell me which Belly Band is your favorite in the comments below.

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:  Leave a comment for each one so I can count all your entries!

  • Become a public follower, or if you already are one let me know
  • Enter any of the other Stork Report giveaways, and comment below
  • Vote for Making Lemonade on Top Mommy Blogs (just click the link: it’s that easy!)
  • Tell me how you heard about this giveaway
  • Display the Making Lemonade button on your blog (TWO extra entries!)
  • Display a Stork Report button (you can choose which one) (TWO extra entries!)
  • Blog or Twitter about it, and leave a link in the comments (THREE extra entries!)
  • Purchase something from RunSystem63 during this giveaway (FIVE extra entries!)

As always, you can find the rules here.  The contest will end at 11:59 PM on March 29th. Winner will be chosen using Random.org.  Be sure you have a way for me to get in touch with you, either by leaving your email address in the comments or have a link in your profile.  Good luck!

Want More?  Check out these other great giveaways going on right now at Making Lemonade!

Giveaways ending on March 15th:
Your choice of a bib/burp cloth set from The Point 
YOUR CHOICE child’s hat  from Malindi
Four baby bottle covers from Deb’s Craft Room 
YOUR CHOICE nursing cover from Love Struck Baby 
Giveaways ending on March 29th:
Belly Bands from RunSystem63
$25 Gift Certificate to b. children’s wear
$20 Gift Certificate to Stefanie’s Bownanza
Blog Button and Header by JuLa Studio

Disclosure: I was given two belly bands for review.  This was not a paid post and the review is 100% my opinion and not influenced in any way.  I was not compensated for this post.  Thank you to RunSystem63 for sponsoring this giveaway.
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Comments

  13. I heard about this giveaway on my blogger dashboard since I follow your blog!

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  17. I love these! Pregnant or not they look so useful. I really like the one with black & white flowers (as well as the standard solid white and black bands.)

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  50. I found your giveaway through dealseekingmom.com
    grossman_stacy at yahoo dot com

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  57. I love those red and white flowers. And I am definitely getting some of these the next time I get up the guts to get pregnant…

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  67. I heard about this giveaway by checking up on your blog.
    june_spirit2628 at hotmail dot com

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  68. I love the black/white flower print one. So cute! I have two plain ones of these leftover from my first pregnancy and still wear them to cover up the “mommy jiggle”. These are an excellent product to have!

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  72. These look awesome pregnant or not-pregnant! I really like the blue peacock/bohemian/paisley type print!
    sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com

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  74. Voted for Making Lemonade on Top Mommy Blogs! I’m vote #62.
    sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com

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  78. The black one would be my pick as it would match my wardrobe the best!

    Sarah
    untenuredteacher at yahoo dot com

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  80. i voted for you on the top mommy blogs through your link scg00387 at yahoo dot com

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  91. new follower, found this giveaway and these belly bands are soooooo cute. visiting them now!
    also a sitstah!

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