Shopping Guide - Maternity/Mom

9 Months to Grow

Shopping while pregnant is never easy. What should you buy? What size should you get? And is it really worth it — especially if you’re only going to wear it for a short period of time? Online maternity clothing boutique 9 Months to Grow just might be the answer to all your buying needs.

From skinny jeans to pretty party dresses, you’ll find lots of trendy pieces that will keep you styling, well, the whole 9 months. More importantly, the prices won’t hurt your wallet.

One of our faves is the Button Cuff Maternity Tee ($80, above left). We also love the Tribeca Maternity Cardigan ($110). It’s the ultimate winter must-have, plus it’ll keep you cozy after the baby arrives.

Right now, the shop is offering CBB readers an exclusive discount of 25% off all orders. Just use code “cbb25″ at checkout. Hurry up, the offer ends on November 2nd.

Childish Clothing
What: A cool of line maternity and kids clothes designed by Skye Hoppus, wife of Blink-182 rocker Mark Hoppus.
Why We Love It: Everything here is edgy, but cute—clothing for young toddlers is especially comfy. The extra fabric on the knees of the leggings is clever and chic. The pregnancy threads are equally soft, relatively (and refreshingly) pattern-free and very low-key California chic. Notice the names of each item—they’re after celebrity moms and their kids!
Shop Here For: Playwear with personality—shirts, pants, onesies for boys and girls. Hoppus also sells jewelry, candles and gifts.
Our Favorites: The GP jeans ($139) were voted the Best Overall Pregnancy Jean by Fit magazine. Jessica Alba has been wearing the gold "Baby" necklace ($595). Check out the lullabye versions of songs by Radiohead, The Cure, No Doubt and The Beatles ($18)
Celeb Fans: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Alba, Heidi Klum
Deal: There are huge reductions in the sale section on super cute things.

Zutano Baby Basics Sugar Blossom Set

Bugs and Blossoms
What: This is the perfect site for a mom who’s pregnant and has another child—there’s lots for the tyke you’ve already got and plenty for you to last from pregnancy through nursing.
Why We Love It: The outlet section is almost as fun as hitting the real thing. But this one is way more organized. You can look for items in a specific size or category.
Shop Here For: All things Zutano and that includes their relatively new preemie line Itzy Bitzy. You’ll find things for pregnancy and nursing moms, items from Appaman, Bruder Toy Trucks, Swaddle Designs, Boppy and Little Twig skincare. There’s also an organic section.
Our Favorites: Diapees & Wipees’ Wet Bags ($18) are pretty-patterned zipper bags with plastic lining that you can use for wet bathing suits, "accident" clothing and used diapers. The At Home pajamas ($22-30) are super soft and come in a host of patterns and prints.
Deal: Free ground shipping on orders over $60.

Susan Monaco Turtleneck Poncho

Belly Dance Maternity
What: Maternity clothing that’s hip. There’s enough to choose from that it’s likely you will be able to re-create your pre-pregnancy style with your now-pregnant style. InStyle magazine voted Belly Dance Maternity the best maternity website.
Why We Love It: Comfort matters here as much as being fashionable. And how cute is it that they have a whole Baby Shower section dedicated to clothes you can wear to your own (or someone else’s) shower?
Shop Here For: Designer pregnancy jeans from Seven, Juicy Couture, J Brand and Paige. StorkSak, Petunia Pickle Bottom, Japanese Weekend, Michael Stars, bathing suits and Mama Spanx. There’s also section of the site dedicated to NOM (Naissance on Melrose) that features the entire collection. Look for cute toys for baby in the gift section.
Favorites: Susan Monaco Turtleneck Poncho ($302) rocks because you can wear it after the baby is born and it won’t look like you’re still wearing maternity clothes. This Maternity Chiffon Maternity Tube Dress ($154) looks ethereal and comfy. This Market Sling ($129) by Serena & Lily is so pretty, heck, if your baby slinging days are over, use it to carry groceries!

Childish Clothing Organic Midnight Nicole Maternity Top

Due Maternity
What: A maternity-clothes website that offers some of the best-known brands in addition to their own new Due Designs line.
Why We Love It: Great selection. Visit the Due Stylist for looks broken down into work, play and going out. The Look Who’s Prego activity is hilarious—upload your face and see what your (cartoon) body will look like in nine months!
Shop Here For: Jules & Jim, Habitual Maternity, the Bella Band, the cheeky 2 Chix line, Childish Maternity, Olian and more.
Our Favorites: Due Color Block Flutter Sleeve Dress ($108), Childish Clothing Organic Midnight Nicole Maternity Top ($88), and Japanese Weekend 4-in-1 Dress/Skirt ($116).

Exquisite Nursing Bra

Bravado Designs
What: Nursing bras and tanks that combine form and function with great style. Definitely not your mother’s nursing bra!
Why We Love It: They just get nursing. Their bras cater to specific needs. Danielle F. lived in their Original Nursing Bra ($35) from her third trimester till Anya was about 4 months old and slept in the Essential Nursing Tanks ($45) for about two years!
Shop Here For: All of the nursing bras you’ll ever need.
Our Favorites: Essential Nursing Tank ($45), the Lifestyle Microfiber Nursing Bra ($39), and theExquisite Nursing Bra ($65) for those special occasions and nights on thetown.
Celeb Fans: Bravadois the go-to brand for nursing A-listers like Angelina Jolie, JessicaAlba, Cate Blanchett, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Garner, ChristinaAguilera, Stella McCartney, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
CBB Deal: Get free shipping when you use coupon code FS-101.

Ingrid & Isabel Bella Band

9 Months to GrowWhat: A fashionable maternity clothing store that has a great selection of tops and diaper bags.
Why We Love It: Youcan buy your entire maternity wardrobe here. The stock is constantlybeing updated, while older items being marked down as the new onesarrive.
Shop Here For: A Bella Band (see below), 2 Chix Maternity message tees, REBEL zip up maternity jeans (in petiteand tall too), Paige Premium Denim.
Our Favorites: We’re going to save you some frustration and money right now: Buy a Bella Band.It will take you from first trimester (when your normal jeans won’t zipup anymore) all the way to the third (when you need your belly fullycovered) and even postpartum (when your old jeans don’t quite fityet). 
CBB Deal: Receive 15% off your purchase with coupon code cbb15.

Maternity henley

1 in the Oven and Mayreau Maternity & Nursing
What: Hip comfy maternity and nursing clothing
Why We Love It: All items are super soft and can be worn even if you are not pregnant or nursing.
Shop Here For:  Amazinglycomfortable clothing that can be worn throughout pregnancy and beyond,such as maternity and nursing tees and their signature InvisiBelly Jeans ($128).
Our Favorites: The maternity henley($52), which will stretch over your belly when pregnant, has greataccess for nursing, and looks adorable with a pair of jeans andleggings way after having a baby.
Celeb Fans: Jessica Alba, Heidi Klum and Christina Augilera, Josie Maran, Brooke Burke, Minnie Driver, Michelle Monaghan
CBB Deal: Use coupon code CBB to save 10% (expires 7/1/09).

Vintage Heart Locket

NeckCharms.com
What: Handcrafted personalized jewelry for moms.
Why We Love It: A large selection of mother’s jewelry, great customer service, and free shipping over $99.
Shop Here For: Jewelry for whatever your taste runs to: modern (Mommy Tags), industrial (Jewelry by Jan), blinged out (Heart-n-Sole), classic (Julian & Co.). Despite the store’s name, they carry other types of jewelry like bracelets, cufflinks, rings, and keychains.
Our Favorites: We are equally in love with the vintage heart locket ($150) from Charms from Holly that can be inscribed on the front and back and holds two photos as much as the more raw baby and mommy double pendant necklace ($96) that symbolizes baby nestled against mother. We also love the triple tiny charms necklace ($88) for moms who have three kids.