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.

Belly bands do double duty: they 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!).

Curve-hugging knit ensures that no matter how big baby gets, you’ll still get great looking coverage all the way through month 9.

This breathable long top works from the day you find out you’re pregnant to the day you deliver, and gives you coverage on the bum so it works with thin leggings.

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

Ruched sides are great (and flatering!) for an expanding belly. Equally great are the cute thermal pants that turn this into a cozy PJ set.

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 bra to keep the ladies in place while you (attempt to) sleep. These sleep bras are super cozy and pull down easily if you plan to nurse once baby’s born.

When a thong is out of the question, fold these up for over-the-bump support or fold them down for under belly comfort. These are great for postpartum recovery too.

If you prefer under-the-bump panties, these are cut specifically for pregnant women and don’t roll or ride down like your pre-pregnancy underwear might.

It’s winter, but 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 expanding 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 of compression socks or two. These are especially key if you plan on flying and are prone swollen legs and feet (whether you’re pregnant or not!)

Protect yourself from slippery floors and keep your tootsies warm with non-skid socks. Bonus: these are perfect to throw in your hospital go bag and make for some pretty darned 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.

Get your accessories fix now—grabby hands will prevent you from wearing your favorite necklaces and earrings for a couple years. Having a few great statement necklaces on rotation easily dress up plain maternity tops.

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.

Between being the only thing you can keep down and the constant need to pee, getting enough fluids are at the top of the list. This genius 20 oz tumbler features 8 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.

Lots of products will claim to keep you stretch-mark free, but the truth is that genetics combined with how big your belly expands are 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 all the usual suspects (cocoa, shea and jojoba butters) that claim to keep stretch marks at bay.

Some mamas 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.

Getting pregnant makes us all pay a little bit more attention to what we put in and on our bodies. Standard nail polish is one of those culprits that are typically full of chemicals. Zoya was one of the first to go “3-free” (free of toluene, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) or formaldehyde) and comes in hundreds of perfectly pretty shades.