As all new Moms know, our bodies don’t return to their old selves as soon as the baby is born. What to do then about that stubborn midsection? Luckily for us, an amazing new product called Yummie Tummie has hit store shelves. Created by Heather Thomson, fashion designer and celeb stylist, Yummie Tummie is the PERFECT solution to all your post baby weight problems! Created to be a tank and shaper in one, the Yummie Tummie is the essential item to own after birth - they even make a nursing tank version! The tank has a 100% cotton bust and hip panel that appear to be a normal tank but it’s the secret spandex midsection panel which does all the magic. The secret shaper smoothes from your bust line to your hips, concealing those unwanted muffin tops and post-pregnancy bellies that we all suffer from. The Yummie Tummie has become so popular that it has been featured on everything from Oprah to The Today Show to Entertainment Tonight. For all new Moms out there, this is one product that should definitely be on your list of must-haves!

Looking for a baby sling to carry but can’t find one chic enough??  Serena and Lily’s Market Sling is the answer for you.  Carried by celeb moms such as Jessica Alba, Nicole Kidman, and Camila Alves, these slings are not only comfortable but beautiful as well.  Embroidered on 100% organic cotton, the Market Sling is available in three color choices and is extremely easy to use, as it is made out of one single piece of fabric, which means no annoying buckles, belts, or straps.  These slings are not only great for Mom, but they are also sure to be a hit with your little one as they boast a delicate, soft-brushed interior-perfect against your baby’s skin!

Halle Berry, looking fabulous as always, was spotted out this weekend wearing the Tess Top.

Source: Celebrity Baby Blog

Just Jared released sneak pics from the Sex and the City movie, and there are great shots of Kristin Davis/aka Charlotte returning from a shopping spree.  And the style maven is weighed down with Belly Dance shopping bags.  Great choice, Charlotte!!

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Recently, we have had lots of celeb shoppers and have been dressing many famous bellies in NOM by Belly Dance styles.

Check out Julia Roberts and Naomi Watts, spotted in NOM by Belly Dance this summer.

Hip mamas (and cool babes) want hip strollers.  Judging by the pix in Us Magazine, Maclaren is the choice of celeb moms.  And Belly Dance is excited to bring Maclaren to our baby collection at Belly Dance Baby.  We never like to miss a trend, especially a practical one. 

Source: Us Magazine

Belly Dance Maternity is excited to dress Julia Roberts in her new movie, Fireflies in the Garden, which will be released next year.  Below is a picture of Julia Roberts on the set, playing a pregnant woman while she is expecting off screen as well.

Source: People Magazine

Breastfeeding has become a much more open topic than it used to be, and celebs have certainly helped bring it to the forefront.  Will Ferrell looked great carrying his wife’s breastpump as his accessory at the Golden Globe awards.  And stars such as Gwen Stefani and Gwyneth Paltrow have opened up about feeding their babes.

 Source: Yahoo, www.celebrity-babies.com

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Engage in the sweater trend this season with a sleeveless wrap sweater.  Angelina Jolie looks fabulous in this version–check out the Inca Sleeveless Wrap for a similar look.  Wear over a ribbed tank or layer over a long sleeve tee.

 Source: Life & Style

As the design of maternity jeans gets better, customers often comment on how much they like jeans without a band.  Patrick Dempsey and his wife, Jillian, are expecting twin boys, and she is an ideal example of the underbelly, no band fit.  Try Habitual with an inside adjustable waistband for a similar fit.

Source: Life Magazine

Scott Stapp, formerly of Creed, and his wife Jaclyn Stapp, recently a model for Belly Dance Maternity, delivered a baby girl named Milan Hayat on January 4.  Just weeks ago, they were at our photo shoot, and we wish them the best.

E Online featured a photo of Tori Spelling wearing the Chiarakruza Dallas Top.  Looks she was shopping for some chocolate treats too.  Brooke Shields is another celeb that was photographed in this top while pregnant. 

Source: E! Online

Looking to design a hip nursery?  Our favorite baby furniture designer, David Netto, brings streamlined furniture design to the nursery.   No wonder celeb clients like Gwyneth Paltrow and Rachel Weisz are fans of Netto’s stylish pieces.

View the Netto Collection.  And stay tuned for the cool affordable Cub Collection, launching this Spring.

Source: Vogue Living

Marcia Cross, expecting twins in April,  has been placed on bedrest.  TV Guide reports that “Desperate Housewives” producers have decided to move filming of additional episodes to her house for a few days in order to accomodate her pregnancy.

Bedrest is an issue that many of our customers face.  It can be a frustrating and confusing time.  Sidelines is an organization that supports complicated pregnancies, and its website is a good resource for those on bedrest. 

Celeb moms like Jennifer Garner, Katie Holmes, and Madonna are all fans of our favorite baby and toddler clothing line.  Tea Collection’s designs take their inspiration from countries around the world and designs are sophisiticated, yet easy to wear.  The Nordic-inspired sweater dress pictured below is a favorite.  In our opinion, Tea Collection can’t be beat for stylish and wearable pieces.

 Source: People Magazine

Attention moms-to-be…  Keep your eye out for Trumpette baby socks, for your new baby or as a gift.  These hot socks are available in fun styles and prints such as stars, camoflage, monkeys, or stripes/dots.  Also available looking like a mary jane shoe, ballet shoe, or high top.  With styles like these, no wonder these are a hit with celebs like Gwen Stefani.

Source: Life & Style

StorkSak has done it again with their new stylish diaper bag.  The Emily Bag will be shipping in January and Life & Style Magazine recently showed Angelina Jolie carrying this hip diaper bag.

 Source: Life & Style

On The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Wednesday night, Jaime Pressley, from “My Name Is Earl”, confirmed that she is four months pregnant.  She is expecting a boy and due in May.

Skip Hop, our most popular diaper bag, is still going strong.  Simple and fashionable, with easy attachment to any stroller, Skip Hop is the bag of choice for celebs and our customers.  Rachel Weisz recently received a Skip Hop Dash Diaper Bag in a goody bag.

 Source: Us Magazine

Will Ferrell’s wife, Viviva, was spotted in Us Magazine wearing Diane von Furstenberg maternity.  Diane von Furstenberg is always an easy pick to add style to any outfit.  Expecting in December, she looks great.

 Source: Us Magazine

Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard are now the proud parents of a baby girl.  Ramona made an early entrance on the evening of October 3rd.  She was not scheduled to arrive for another two weeks.  We hope to see them around the neighborhood soon.

One of the most frequent questions we receive is about designer denim and how to choose a maternity jean.  It can be difficult to navigate denim brands, so here is a brief lowdown on the latest maternity designer denim:

• Serfontaine Maternity Jean-Recently voted best maternity jean by Fit Pregnancy for a long inseam, we vote Serfontaine for many body types.  More forgiving fit with a true vintage feel, the comfortable ribbed underbelly band and room through the thigh make Serfontaine an easy choice.  Serfontaine’s “rope stitch” has helped define the brand’s hip style and unbeatable cache.
• Habitual Maternity Jean-Habitual has many selling points, but its true point of difference is its underbelly fit with no band.  Habitual has managed to make a maternity jean without a band by using an internal elastic waistband that expands with your belly.  The straighter leg and Habitual logo pockets make these a favorite.  No wonder celebs like Katie Holmes, Heidi Klum, Britney, and Jennifer Garner made these their choice.

• Chip & Pepper Maternity Jean-Chip & Pepper makes a well-fit jean with a bootleg fit.  The underbelly band is only in front, and many customers prefer not having a band all the way around.  This has become one of our most popular maternity jeans, and there is also a fabulous and comfortable pencil skirt.
• Paper Denim & Cloth Maternity Jeans-The dark, clean wash and soft underbelly band make this a favorite.  In addition, the simple Paper Denim pockets add to the sophisticated choice.

Coming Soon:  Paige Premium Denim straight leg, bootleg, and skinny maternity jeans. 

Johnny Damon’s wife, Michelle, was recently shopping at our flagship store in Chicago.  We were excited to see her pictured in our dress.  The couple is expecting this fall.

Source: Splash News

Mariska Hargitay was a fun, stylish customer.

Among other pieces, check out the hip Petunia Pickle Bottom bag that she bought.

Tori Spelling is reportedly pregnant.  Flowy tops and big sweaters.  Stay tuned to see more of Tori’s maternity style. and maternity clothes choices.

  Source: People