Bellybar Blog

Halloween is often all about kiddos – however, what about the mom-to-be? A big bump is a great canvas for fun Halloween cheer – and we’ve scoured the web for some fun ideas for you.

About.com has some terrific suggestions – from your favorite pregnant celebrity (think Angelina Jolie or Brittany Spears) to looking like you’ve swallowed a basketball. That’s my personal favorite because they suggest having your hubby dress up like a cheerleader! I don’t know about you, but I’m not sure I could convince my dear husband to do this. Here are some of their tips: http://pregnancy.about.com/od/beautyfashioninpregnancy/a/costumes.htm

Helium also had some really fun ideas and they give you great tips for making the costumes yourself. Here are some of their ideas: bun in the oven, gumball machine, bunch of grapes, humpty dumpty, soccer mom, pregnant cheerleader, pregnant man (!), and more. Check it out at:
http://www.helium.com/items/1611834-halloween-costumes-for-pregnancy

Finally, for the warmer climates, what about painting your belly? This sounds like a lot of fun. Check out some cute photos here: http://pregnancy.about.com/od/artpregnancy/ig/Pregnancy-Costumes/

And if getting creative is too much, here are some online stores who might overnight things:

http://www.costumesforpregnantwomen.info/tag/costumes-for-pregnant-women/
http://www.spirithalloween.com/category.aspx?CategoryID=68829454-b486-4dc0-a36c-593e5acaac9b&gclid=CMnLw8uY3p0CFSn6agoduWLWMg

Emily is going as a ladybug - it’s our first real Halloween with her and we can’t wait! Send us your pictures next week - we’d love to see them!

Warmly,
Leslie