Product Review: Pure Belly Band

During my pregnancy, one thing that I suffered from was the weight of my belly. I don't remember my tummy feeling so heavy with my first son but this second time around was rough on a sista. Enter: the Pure Belly Wrap.

My manager was actually the person who recommended the wrap to me. I purchased it during a visit to Buy Buy Baby one day with my mom. It is functional, lightweight and gives you some support. I would recommend that you go a size smaller than what you think you may need. I regret not doing that because oftentimes I felt like my belt was too loose at times.

Another con on this belt is that I often felt hot with it on. Sure it was breathable material, I still felt hot and couldn't wait to get it off when I got home. But the fact that it took some pressure off of my tummy and back outweighed the heat I felt.

It comes in various colors but I stuck with black since you can wear it under anything. It is a machine washable and doesn't shrink. Over all, I would recommend this belt although it you want some super support, you may want to go with something else.

Product Review: Graco Modes Click Connect Travel System Stroller

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The stroller for my first son was gifted to us by a girlfriend of mine. As a matter of fact, we didn't have to buy much of anything with our first son since everyone bought everything for us. This time I wanted to make sure I got the stroller I wanted so when I found this beauty at Babies R Us, I couldn't hesitate on it.

Allow me to introduce you to the Graco Modes Click Connect Travel System. This stroller has up to 10 different seating variations that is designed to grow with your child. Because I know we want more kids, I wanted a stroller I would be able to get some distance out of and use for the next kid.

This stroller is the stuff dreams are made of. If you follow me on Instagram, then you know my mom and I put it together and spent two hours trying to figure out how reconfigure it. I am confidently say I am an expert with this sucker now. I can modify it to fit my needs based on where I'm going.

To read more about the specs on the stroller, click HERE.

I highly recommend it as I do most of Graco's products.

*Disclaimer: These opinions are my own. I was not paid by Graco or anything other advertisers*

Product Review: Snoggle Body Pillow

One of the things I have struggled with during my pregnancy has been insomnia and comfortable positioning while sleeping. During the first trimester, sleep was a breeze because that’s all I could stand to do as this little person began to form. As I moved into my second trimester and my belly began to expand, it was apparent that my days of being a stomach-sleeper were coming to end.

Night after fitful night, I would rotate from side to side unable to get comfortable. Even while propped up on 8 pillows while my poor husband suffered with only 2
, I still could not rest comfortably. With several more months to go, a resolution did not seem near. However, my husband being the awesome person that he is, surprised me with a Snoggle body pillow.

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I’ve seen this pillow every time I’ve visited Babies R Us and vowed to get one but I just couldn’t bring myself to spend the money on it. Well, I guess my husband got tired of my restless nights and purchased one for me that changed my life. Not only do I now  sleep through the night but my body feels great. Goodbye sore hips and stiff arms!

It is essentially a body pillow with a curve. You can curl around it or it can curl around you. Need a pillow between your knees to keep everything aligned? No problem. The Snoggle fits easily between the knees without becoming detached at night. I also love the inner lining cover provides you with multiple positions and ways to use your Snoggle. How cool is that? 

I've pretty much tried each position and my favorites are the back-to-back, the swirl around and belly basics. I've each used the swirl while lounging in bed reading and it's fantastic. Let me run you down a list of a few other things I like about this pillow:

Likes:

• Machine-washable and easy to remove covering
• Breathable material; I didn't feel hot sleeping on it
• Stiff and flexible like a regular pillow
• Great support
• No weird plastic smell
• Organic

Dislikes

• It takes up a lot of space in the bed but the sleep is worth it
• It only comes in white and brown
• Pricey; retails for about 59.99 or higher depending on the store

Ladies, trust me when I say this pillow is totally worth the investment pre and post pregnancy. I have friends who swear by and it continue it use it to this day despite not being pregnant. I still have 3 more months to go and I've told my husband to make sure he brings this pillow to the hospital on delivery day.