I have had the wonderful opportunity to work with the company Belly Bandit for some of my post pregnancy needs. Not only do I LOVE the product, but the company itself has been great to work with. The tank I initially received was a little to snug on top and the company was so nice and sent me out the next size within a few days, no questions asked! It is hard to find good customer service these days so this really stood out to me!
I was very aware of how my body was going to look and feel post baby. I have said before on the blog that (for whatever reason) I just thought my body would bounce back to what it use to look like post Cody and unfortunately, it didn’t!! With a brand new baby, I was lucky just to get a shower and some rest here and there, so working out and getting my body in shape was the LAST thing on my list!
This time around I have been getting much more sleep and the newborn stage just hasn’t been near as difficult so I was itching to make it to my 6 weeks and start working out again! Of course, even if I make the effort to diligently get my body to where I would be happy with it (because you know that it won’t ever be like it use to!) it is going to take some time.
SO I have found an amazing product to use in the meantime!! The Belly Bandit “Mother Tucker” Nursing Tank is “designed in an ultra-soft breathable knit, The Mother Tucker™ nursing tank has been engineered to offer exceptional underwire-free support, slide-over cups for discreet nursing access, and not one, but three strategic zones of compression to flatten your belly, tame muffin top and battle back bulge. Signature details include a 3” anti-roll bottom, tummy flattening center and extra-wide straps for superior shoulder comfort. When worn consistently, this Mother may help postpartum stretch marks by containing loose skin, as well as perfect your posture!” I have been using it under my clothes and WOW does it make a difference!! Not only do I have the much loved and adored “jelly belly”, but I have the beautiful “back fat” and glorious love handles!! Yes, my mid section is gorgeous (!) let-me-tell-you!! Lol! Anyways, I digress :)
Mother Tucker Nursing Tank... Nice and Smooth!
I love their motto for this product: Don’t Nip It or Suck it, Simply Mother Tuck-it!! I want this for the name alone! However, since trying this product, I can tell you it is much more than just a snazzy name. The compression tank smooths out all my lumps and bumps. Say goodbye to back fat and tummy bulges and hello to a smooth midsection! Can I ask for anything more?! It’s like an optical illusion… I put it on and my tummy looks nice and tight, I take it off and well….if you have ever had a baby then you know what it looks like! Another thing I love about the tank is that it has a band at the bottom that is anti-roll. This allows it to stay nice and snug and in place so I don’t feel like I have to keep pulling it down to stay on my hips. Lastly, it has some great support for the “girls” so I can opt out of the nursing bra if I choose. The plunging v-shaped neck line allows for easy access for breastfeeding and the fabric feels oh-so-nice on my skin!! I am not sure if the top was meant to be worn by itself, by I only feel comfortable wearing it under another top because it is a very plunging neck line on my frame.
Overall, this compression tank is amazing for any post pregnancy tummy or for anyone who wants to smooth of that midsection. I know for me, and most women, feeling good in your clothes is a huge confidence booster and the Mother Tucker Nursing Tank has done just that for me! Thanks Belly Bandit for giving me some happy!!!
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To check if you have separated muscles do this simple test. Lie down, fold your arms across the chest and try to do a half-sit up without resting your elbows. Observe if the upper-central part of the tummy goes in or rises up as a mini-mountain. If it rises up, your muscles are separated.