Tonus Elast Umbilical Hernia Belt for Baby, Infant & Child – Adjustable Abdominal Binder & Navel Truss Support, Soft Compression Wrap

Belly Band Pediatrician expected us to just wait for the hernia to "fix itself" just like his tongue-tie or torticollis would just "fix itself" within the first few years. Nope! I don't think so. Proactive, observant, sometimes obsessive mommy of three here. Lol! Seriously, I was a bit freaked out about baby's belly button/ hernia looking and sounding (gurgling) like it was about to explode every time he cried or pooped. I felt it was getting worse, which it likely was because there was no resistance or restraint to help keep the belly button within its proper location. Thought of making some type of soft splint, which worked temporarily, but the gauze wrap kept twisting into a rope and rubbing into his soft waistline, and the cottonball wouldn't stay put on the belly button. Anyway, I came across this little inexpensive gem on Amazon, and it was EXACTLY what I had tried to make. This belt is wonderful, simple, safe, inexpensive, and effective. The ONLY con is the velcro/ hook and loop wears out super fast. I found an easy fix: safety pin. Yup, just like a pin used on cloth diapers or your blouse. This belt will work rather quickly if you (1) start using it when baby is young and most likely less mobile (not so much wiggling) because it will stay in place easier; (2) leave it on as often as possible; (3) make sure the belt's little nodule is directly over the belly button; (4) regularly and very gently press baby's hernia/belly button in prior to positioning the belt's little nodule over it; and (5) the safety pin was a game-changer that actually works better than the belt's velcro/ hook and loop. I very seldom removed the belt once the safety pin was secure in place. You want the belt comfortably snug enough to apply a bit of pressure on the belly button, but not so snug that baby can't nurse comfortably or move. You don't want to change the shape of baby's waistline or anything. This isn't meant to be a corset. Lol! However, you do want a soft, gentle splint that stays in place OVER the baby's clothes. Watch to make sure there is no bruising, irritation, or scratching around the waist or where velcro may rub against bouncing little exposed thighs. The more baby properly wears the belt, the quicker and more likely the hernia will be corrected. I think some people recommend buying two belts, and I can definitely see that being beneficial. My little guy had a few back blowouts or wet diapers that required cleaning (just a gentle hand wash with a little baby soap, warm water, then air dry) the belt and missing precious hours of therapy. Final tip: when changing baby, you can easily wiggle the pinned belt above baby's waist so you don't have to unpin and repin for every single diaper change. Then, once done with diaper change, gently press in hernia with your finger, reposition clothes, and wiggle belt right back in place so nodule is directly over pushed in hernia. Baby's belt was never removed unless it was bath time. When worn often and properly, I can see this therapy fixing or at least substantially minimizing any baby's hernia in 2 weeks max. This review is rather long only because of our personal trials and errors over the course of about two months, and I really want to help parents who may be interested in or undecided about this belt.

It does work! Someone could say that belts don’t work and I bought a ‘peace of mind’ for myself but the result I saw and keep seeing on my 3 month old baby really made me happy! We had a hernia as big as a plump size, and our doctor said that only time would help and it’d go away max by age 5. I couldn’t wait till 5 and I saw how discomforting it was for my girl so I gave this belt a shot. I give it 5 stars. However, I should mention that the belt doesn’t stay still when you put it on so you’ll have to readjust it frequently enough, and I wish Velcro and the part of the belt with it were wider. Anyway it worth every effort, and your $.

This thing helped my sons Umbilical hernia like you wouldn’t believe. I was so worried about it, that I seriously wanted to try any and everything I could to help. It was so bad that you’d push on it and you could feel the bubbles and air inside the hernia, and once pushed in-it pop out just as fast. He was is such discomfort. and had a hard time pooping. The stupid hospital was putting him in diapers too big for him when born that it cause hi umbilical cord to come off within days of being born, rather than weeks. I was so upset. But I turned that anger into a mission to solve the problem. My pediatrician said these don’t work- blah blah blah, but the results speak for themselves. You don’t want to wrap it too tight because it can cause discomfort and inability to release all the waste the little one needs to. But place it to where it pushes their little hernia in and they’re comfy. The first photo is of his hernia initially. He also had a umbilical granuloma- which they treated with some silver nitrate to help shrink and heal that. The two in the combo I believe helped. My son wore this belt for 2 1/2, almost 3 months. Pictures 2 & 3 were oft sons progress after 3 weeks or so. maybe about a month. The last 2 photos are of him now- he’s 4 months old. He seems fine! The fabric does peel if you wash. Which i totally did. I machine washed and air dried and the velcro ends seem started to curl and the little fuzzy balls were all over the thing, but the actual part that pushed in the hernia wasn’t compromised at all. And Id rather have a clean, disinfected belt my son had to wear constantly, than a icky, fuzz ball free one. I tried to put it under and over the clothes, and under the clothes was what stayed in place and worked best for me. I’m so grateful for this product. Because of it, we avoided surgery completely. I pray if you need this product, your results are just as wonderful. Start using it immediately if possible. i believe the sooner the better if needed so as the little muscles close up, they can do it while this helps them close over the hernia, this eliminating the hernia all together.

Easy to use. Durable. The reason to four stars is that it doesn’t stay in place. Use pants to keep the belt on. It worked. Belly button looks great! No complaints except for it needing improvement on that area.

This belly band was great at first, but unfortunately the velcro didn’t hold very well. I contacted the seller and their customer service is awesome! They offer another version of umbilical hernia belly band for babies and I think that one is going to work out much better for us. Just designed differently. As far as helping with hernias, these belts really do help! I don’t care what the doctor said, his hernia was getting bigger and bigger and he seemed really uncomfortable. It was gurgling y’all... I’ll post a picture if I can. I was also scared it was going to start catching on things. In fact, I accidentally slid him the wrong way while adjusting him before nursing, and I think I did hurt him! That was without the bellyband I mean. So even if all it does is protect it, I am glad I bought one. After using continuously for two weeks it has reduced in size by about a third. That’s about when the velcro got weaker. I just got the new one in the mail so we’ll see how that does. I only have a before picture, as we are not in the after phase yet. Tips for use: Undo it during every diaper change just to make sure it’s not pushing at a weird angle. I had no issues, but it’s best not to leave that kind of thing unnoticed if it happens. I put the band on top of his onesie/PJs, not under. And I only hand washed as-needed. Hang to dry. So you may want to get 2. When placing it on the hernia, put two fingers flat on the hernia and press down slowly until flat. Bring the bump of the band onto your fingers and slowly spread those fingers while pressing the band onto the hernia. Someone else on another band’s review section said to do an Indiana Jones. Lol So that’s basically it. :) My doctor did say “if it helps, it helps” but she kept saying they go away after a while. This one just kept getting bigger and bigger and I don’t understand how you’re ever supposed to heal if there’s a huge thing sticking out! Would give 3 stars, but wanted to rate well because the customer service is fantastic.

Our son developed a herniated belly button at 2 weeks old. The doctors kept telling us that it would go away on its own most likely and if not we could do surgery at 2. I asked if there was anything we could do and they said no, well I figured this wouldn't hurt to try. He wore it all day every day except at night and during baths for 3 weeks and his belly button healed! No more herniated belly button and no surgery, it looks perfect and the doctors are amazed. This product is a life saver and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND to anyone who has a little one with a herniated belly button. It is soft and the Velcro is soft not too scratchy and it fit him perfect, he never cried while putting it on or off and I couldn't see it under his clothes. Thanks for this product!

I bought this thinking I was helping my newborn with his umbilical hernia and when I brought it to show my pediatrician he told me not to use it and that not only is it unnecessary but actually quite dangerous . PLEASE SAVE YOURSELF THE WASTE OF MONEY AND TROUBLE AND DO NOT BUY. I meant to return this unused product and waste of money and dangerous to babies but because I am a first time mom and a single mom due to domestic violence I have a lot on my plate and sometimes things slip my mind. I could have sworn I started a return but when I went to try to bring it to the UPS store there was nothing and it was too late for me to return . So now I am out the money and I can’t give it away or donate it because of how dangerous my pediatrician told me it was . I want my money back . Total bummer

Please get this if your baby has an umbilical hernia. My baby's belly button was healing nicely and one day it got really big. I would push on it and could hear gas. The pedestrian said it would eventually go down and if not they could do an in office procedure when my daughter turns 2. I was not going to sit back and wait 2 years because my family was making little comments about my baby's belly button and I didn't want her to have to deal with that for 2 years. Her belly button started going down within a few days of using the belly band!! My husband and I couldn't believe it. The strap is soft and is the perfect width. I put the band over her diaper for about a month, mostly during the day, and her belly button is completely down. I haven't used the band in about a month and her belly button is still down. Highly, highly recommend buying this. I bought another one before this with a broader strap, and it moved around and didn't work as well.

Un po' caro per quello che è, però, di ottima qualità

An excellent product. I was sceptical but my daughter's hernia seemed to be getting more protrusive each day. So without guidance from medical professionals, I used my gut instinct and I am so glad I did. My daughter's hernia completely retracted with little discomfort. It took 6 weeks or so, four weeks wearing night and day and then just at night. The result was unbelievable. I use to hear liquids rumbling in her tummy as her gut was protruding, now it is totally normal. Well worth the purchase. Thanks for a great product. For any mothers or fathers who are unsure, my advice is to give it a try, you have nothing to lose.

This belt is working wonderfully! Super comfortable for bub and he seems completely unbothered by it. It been 4weeks and his belly button hernia has improved so much! Would definitely recommend!

Vraiment très bien. Très utile

Ésta faja elástica ha sido la solución perfecta para la hernia umbilical de mi bebé. A las 6 semanas le salió un bulto de un tamaño similar a una pelota de ping-pong. Con cada cambio de pañal, reduciendo la hernia con mucho cuidado y colocando el elástico por la zona acolchada encima del ombligo para mantenerlo en su sitio, la hernia se le ha ido. En un mes empezé a notar mejoría y a los 2 meses, prácticamente le había desaparecido. Su banda larga permite el cierre con velcro en la parte delantera (muy práctico en un bebé). Además es lavable. Hay que tener paciencia porque las hernias umbilicales no desaparecen en dos días. Y, sobretodo, ser constante con el uso correcto de la faja. Compré dos por comodidad, por lo que la recomiendo al 100%.