75 of 76 people found the following review helpful
A big help ...,
April 28, 2009 A. F. Lunn "Alison" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Prenatal Cradle Mini Cradle (Health and Beauty)
I started wearing the Mini Cradle two weeks ago and have noticed a significant improvement in stomach and back pain. It's the smartest $15 I've ever spent!
The only reason I give it four stars (rather than five) is because I think the sizing recommendations are off. I'm currently 35 weeks pregnant, weigh 135 pounds at 5'6", and am wearing the size small belt. It fits, but I'm wearing it on the largest setting and still have indentations on my stomach when I take it off. I can't imagine that it would comfortably fit someone at the high end of the recommended weight range (136 - 180 lbs). I definitely recommend the product, but would suggest sizing up if you're not at the low end of a weight range.
40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
BIG help for aching round ligament muscles and back pain,
July 8, 2010 R. Petrisko "Gardengirl" (Hillsboro, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: It's You Babe Mini Cradle, Small (Health and Beauty)
Based on previous reviews, I purchased this item because my Modela support belt was too wimpy to handle all the weight I have put on. Now, it's smaller width is deceiving, but don't be fooled. This belt is mighty strong.
Things I really like about this product:
- The belt seems small in width, but it does an excellent job of supporting a giant belly. I feel relief immediately in my back, round ligaments and legs. The Modela helped when I was lighter, but almost 40 lbs later, I needed hefty strength.
- The belt helps alleviate itchy belly. Keep lubing up and use this to help keep your skin from stretching and itching more. Nothing like itchy belly to drive you nuts.
- Because of the smaller width, it does not interfere with your underwear or other clothing. The Modela bunched up or rolled downward and I was constantly readjusting it. That was frustrating considering how much I paid for it.
- The belt is secured with hooks, like on...Read more
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
This works,
May 21, 2009 Jez and Rani (San Francisco) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Prenatal Cradle Mini Cradle (Health and Beauty)
I was having lots of lower back and ligament pain as my bump grew from 30 weeks onwards. I bought this at 34 weeks and now I don't go anywhere without it. Not very comfortable when sitting down, but I didn't buy it for that. I used be in lots of pain after walking for maybe half a mile, it reduced considerably with the belt. Highly recommend it. You might want to buy one size up as mentioned in other reviews. The chart recommended small for me but I bought the medium and its perfect.
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