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The Best Maternity Items Under $25 That'll Be Your Pregnancy Must-Haves
The Best Maternity Items Under $25 That'll Be Your Pregnancy Must-Haves
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The Best Maternity Items Under $25 That'll Be Your Pregnancy Must-Haves

Take care of your growing bump and changing body without spending a fortune.

author-Latifah Miles
By Latifah Miles
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In This Article

Maternity Clothes
Layering Pieces
Leggings
Bras + Undies
Pregnancy-Safe Skincare
Health + Wellness
Aches, Pains and Swelling
Sleep

During pregnancy, as your baby gets bigger, so does your bump, which means you’ll need new things to accommodate your changing body. But, if we’re being frank, the cost of buying everything on your maternity products wish list can add up. And with the constant cha-chings ringing off for baby-related expenses, coupled with the fact that a lot of these items are short-lived, shelling out tons of money for maternity clothes and accessories may be out of the question. 

The good news is you don’t have to spend a fortune to assemble your maternity must-haves. By focusing on the things you’ll actually use during pregnancy and choosing items that can transition into postpartum, you can save yourself a few bucks. 

These maternity items are all under $25 and can help make life easier during your pregnancy without tapping out your wallet.

Maternity Clothes

Layering Pieces

Pregnancy typically stretches through three seasons, which usually means three different types of weather, making layering key when dressing your bump. Plus, when you’re pregnant, your body temperature can yo-yo between super chilly and sweltering hot in what feels like minutes. Layering pieces like tanks, tees and dresses can be worn on their own or under a bundling layer like a sweater or jacket. And if you’re building a maternity capsule wardrobe (another way to save bucks on maternity clothes), pieces you can layer with are essential.

Leggings

If there’s one item of maternity clothing you should buy, it’s maternity leggings. Perfect for all seasons, you’ll easily find yourself reaching for leggings almost daily. For both of my pregnancies, I almost exclusively wore leggings because they were the most comfortable thing I owned and even as my body and bump changed, the stretchy material was able to keep up. You can go for full-length leggings or, if you’re expecting in the summer, biker shorts are another great choice.

Bras + Undies

During pregnancy, your bump isn’t the only part of your body that will change to make space for your growing baby. As your organs shift, your rib cage expands to make room, which may lead to you needing to go up a band size on your bra. And to prepare for birth, your hips will spread as well. With all of this in mind, well-fitting bras and underwear are in order. Your maternity underwear can go over or under your bump and should be made of breathable material. As for bras, you can opt for a nursing bra if you plan on breastfeeding once your baby arrives (so you can use it now and later). They're usually made from soft, stretchy fabric to adapt to changing breast size during breastfeeding.

Pregnancy-Safe Skincare

When we talked to Dr. Courtney Rubin about pregnancy-safe skincare, she said some topical ingredients should be stopped as soon as you find out you're pregnant. Products with retinoids, skin lightening ingredients and prescription acne treatments should be avoided completely. And other products like chemical-based sunscreens should be swapped for mineral-based sun protection, according to Rubin. Even with those limitations, there are plenty of affordable products that you can use on your skin during pregnancy, from belly oils to soothe itching to gentle products that’ll help tame acne.

Health + Wellness

Aches, Pains and Swelling

Building a baby is hard work and your body will feel it. Morning sickness, swelling and general aches and pains are just part of the experience (though many people don’t experience all of these, especially not at once). The good news, there are a ton of products you can add to your maternity arsenal to help you get through the rough patches of pregnancy.

Sleep

Getting a good night’s rest (or a solid nap) is important while you’re pregnant but also tricky to achieve. While we can’t totally solve for this, we can recommend products that’ll make sleeping a bit comfier.

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