Bumpie Tip of the Week: Pregnancy Survival Kit
A rich, moisturizing lotion
“This Body Butter smells lovely, makes your skin soft, and I’m convinced it’s the reason I didn’t get a single stretch mark while I was pregnant.” –Sus77
Cocoa Butter Body Butter ($19 at The Body Shop)
Comfortable yoga pants
“I LIVED in my maternity under-belly yoga pants. I should have bought five pairs of them!” –Mrs.Keith2B
Under Belly Jersey Knit Stretch Fabric Maternity Yoga Pants ($20 at Motherhood Maternity)
Lots of H20
“A really nice water bottle [for staying hydrated]!” -Lizzerd13
CamelBak BPA-Free Better Bottle with Bite Valve ($12 at Amazon.com)
A soft, stretchy tank
“Plain tank tops from Target are great!” –JaredandKatie
Liz Lange® for Target® Maternity Long & Lean Basic Tank Top ($13 at Target.com)
Preggie Pops to combat morning sickness
"They work amazingly well for me." -Zannemar
Preggie Pop Drops Green Apple ($5.50 at Three Lollies)
Antacids for pregnancy heartburn
"I would have died without them [while I was pregnant]!" -SarahC720
Tums Smoothies Extra Strength 750 Antacid/Calcium Supplement Chewable Tablets Berry Fusion ($4 at Walgreens)
A good book
“My sister gave me Belly Laughs by Jenny McCarthy. It was a great read during my pregnancy!” –soonmrscruz
Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth about Pregnancy and Childbirth ($11 at Barnes & Noble)
Sea Bands for nausea
“They make a HUGE difference!” -thecaptain
Adult Sea-Band ($10 at Sea-Band.com)
Plain crackers
“Saltines – [they’re] lifesavers!” –sarakelly79
Nabisco Premium Saltine Crackers ($7 at Amazon and stores everywhere)
Yoga ball
“A yoga ball! They're great for just sitting on and stretching out when your hips get sore.” –laurelannie
Tone Fitness 55cm Anti-burst Stability Ball ($15 at Walmart)
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