While the joy of a new baby is likely the most important thing you’ll feel as a new mother, there is another feeling that soon sets in: not knowing what to do with all the excess post-pregnancy belly fat. That’s where the Belly Bandit BFF supposedly comes in. This product is not a supplement at all, but rather a garment that functions much like a corset (hopefully without the horrible respiratory side effects.)

While we are initially skeptical of a product that merely seeks to mask belly fat (rather than help you lose it permanently), let’s take a closer look to see if it can be a helpful product for new mothers looking to get back to their old sexy selves.

How does the Belly Bandit BFF Work?

One of the defining features of the Belly Bandit is fabric that it is made from, called Promodal. This patented fabric is manufactured from innovative new textile fibers. Promodal is a very lightweight, soft, and breathable. Its unique fiber composition absorbs water extremely well to make sure that sweat doesn’t accumulate and cause the skin to become irritated. This also helps to restrict the growth of bacteria.

These features alone make the Belly Bandit BFF much more comfortable and user friendly than other “corset-like” belly tuckers out there. But is hiding your post-pregnancy fat with a tight piece of clothing really the best approach?

Consumer Reactions

Of all the people who have used this product and have written consumer reviews, the vast majority were not satisfied with the Belly Bandit BFF. While it advertized to be very breathable and comfortable, many young mothers complained that it was neither. One reviewer in particular conjured up an unpleasant mental image by describing an uncomfortable too-tight fit that caused a muffin-top to form above the belly.

Conclusion

Belly Bandit BFF may be a quick fix to a post-partum pudgy belly, but it’s not a long-term answer. It won’t aid in your weight loss goals or help your body become healthier. It rather forces your body to look a little skinnier, albeit at the cost of comfort. A risk you also run when using a gadget like this is that it may also cause you to grow complacent. You might find yourself eating more, all the while thinking you can just hide the bulge with your Belly Bandit.

At $80, The Belly Bandit BFF is also somewhat expensive and won’t fit into every young mother’s budget. Why not take that money and either buy something cute your new baby or get a gym membership to help you work off that fat.