Belly bandits Rodial tummy tuck Does it work for you?

The post-baby stomach-binding method that Jessica Alba, Minnie Driver and others used to flatten their bumps back down

What is it? 

A tummy wrap designed to help women to reclaim their pre-pregnancy bodies and provide support to the back. Its creator, Lori Caden, based it on the ancient practice of belly binding, used for centuries by Japanese and Hispanic women to restore tone to the midriff.

Who is it aimed at? 

New mothers who are desperate to lose the saggy belly that stubbornly refuses to disappear even with diet and exercise.

What's the idea? 

Made from compression material, the Belly Bandit applies constant pressure in the abdominal area that can help to reduce uterine swelling and bloating from water retention. Dr Jay Goldberg, an obstetrician at the Cedars Sinai Medical Centre in Hollywood, says that it can be worn the day after giving birth, even after a Caesarean, and then all day and night for six to eight weeks. “But it should not replace diet and exercise,” he cautions.

Who uses it? 

Jessica Alba, Tori Spelling, Minnie Driver, Halle Berry and Gwen Stefani.

Where do I find it? 

Choose from three styles - original, couture (prints such as zebra and plaid) and eco-friendly bamboo, costing from £44.95. Order from sole UK stockists www.mumstheword.com.

Is it worth the money? 

It's pricey and there's only anecdotal evidence that it works. But anything that might possibly lessen post-natal tummy trauma gets my vote.

Source:

http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/diet_and_fitness/article5728106.ece