Must-Have Maternity Items Under $15

Whether you’re a “leggings kinda gal” or not, these are the ultimate pregnancy staple. When comfort is priority, it’s pregnancy leggings to the rescue.

Not ready for maternity clothes just yet? Belly bands give your bump some coverage so you can wear shorter tops without worrying about your belly showing, and they cover up the waist of your pants, allowing you to wear them unbuttoned (you know you want to!).

A comfy tank you can wear under anything is your maternity BFF. This one is extra-long, so it doesn’t ride up.

Throw a blazer over it for work, dress it down with athletic leggings or add a statement necklace and a skirt for date night.

These soft jersey joggers are great for lounging around the house, but stylish enough to dash out in for those late-night cravings.

When it comes to bottoms, are you team over-the-bump or under-the-bump? If you’re not sure yet, a pair of crops that can go either way is a solid investment.

The first sign of pregnancy for most women is an expanding chestline. A no-brainer purchase is a comfy sleep bra. This one is super cozy and pulls down easily if you plan to nurse once baby’s born.

Fold these up for over-the-bump support or down for under belly comfort. These are great for postpartum recovery too.

If it’s winter and the thought of wriggling into a pair of pants just about makes you want to stay at home, opt for a warm pair of tights that cover your belly. These are made with fleece.

Your chest is getting bigger but your wallet isn’t. These bra extenders hook into the back of your existing bras, giving you a few more weeks (or if you’re lucky, months) of wear before you officially have to size up.

Pregnancy belts act like a bra for your bump, giving you extra support and lift to take some of the pressure off of your back.

Keep your blood flowing and alleviate swelling with a pair (or two) of compression socks. These are especially key if you plan on flying and are prone to swollen legs and feet (whether you’re pregnant or not).

Protect yourself from slippery floors and keep your feet warm with non-skid socks. Bonus: these are perfect to throw in your hospital bag and make for some pretty cute photo opps before and after delivery.

Shoes are often an investment…but when you aren’t sure what size you’ll end up being it’s hard to drop dough on new kicks. These ballet flats are wide to accommodate swelling and are the right price for your temporary new shoe size.

This cozy number will keep you warm now, and once baby arrives will give you and your baby some feeding privacy when you’re out and about.

Getting enough fluids important while you’re pregnant. This genius 20 oz tumbler features eight colored bands, so you can keep track of your daily water intake by rolling a band up every time you down a full bottle.

When you’ve given up on constantly repositioning rolled-up towels under your belly, you’ll realize that this is the best $15 you can spend for a better night’s sleep. (OK, it’s slightly over the $15 limit!)

Lots of products claim to keep you stretch-mark free, but the truth is that genetics + how big your belly expands = the determining factors of whether or not you’ll get them. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t moisturize and pamper your bump: this belly butter provides soothing relief for itchy skin and is packed with the usual suspects (cocoa, shea and jojoba butters) that claim to keep stretch marks at bay.

Some pregnant people swear that pressure-point bands provide natural (and needed) nausea relief, while for others these don’t work at all. All we know is that when you’re suffering from nausea, you’ll try anything. These are inexpensive enough that they’re worth a shot.

Pregnancy makes some people pay a little more attention to what we put in and on our bodies. Standard nail polish is one of those things that can be full of chemicals. Zoya was one of the first to go “3-free” (free of toluene, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) or formaldehyde), and the polishes come in hundreds of perfectly pretty shades.