The Waistband Extender The Waistband Extender
The Waistband Extender
The Waistband Extender The Waistband Extender
The Waistband Extender
The Waistband Extender
The Waistband Extender
The Waistband Extender
The Waistband Extender
The Waistband Extender
The Waistband Extender
The Waistband Extender
The Waistband Extender
403 Reviews

The Waistband Extender

$18

Extend your Tushbaby Hip Carrier with the Waistband Extender - added comfort, perfect fit.

Color: Grey

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Description

The Tushbaby Waistband Extender adds up to 24 inches of extra length to your baby hip carrier for a total of 70 inches around the waist. Fully adjustable, this waistband extender ensures a comfortable, customized fit for your Tushbaby hip seat carrier, giving you secure support and flexibility every time.

Details & Specs

  • Attaches to Tushbaby (sold separately)
  • Machine washable
  • 1-year warranty

Materials & Care

  • Materials: 100% Polyurethane
  • Wash instructions: Wipe down clean with a damp cloth. Do not machine wash.
  • Materials: 100% Polyurethane
  • Wash instructions: Wipe down clean with a damp cloth. Do not machine wash.
  • Materials: 100% Polyurethane
  • Wash instructions: Wipe down clean with a damp cloth. Do not machine wash.
  • Materials: 50% Polyester, 50% Acrylic
  • Wash instructions: Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Spot clean or dry clean only. Do not machine wash.
  • Materials: 100% Polyester
  • Wash instructions: Wipe down clean or machine wash. Close and fasten Velcro before washing. Wash with cold water on gentle cycle ONLY. Air dry flat. DO NOT PUT IN DRYER.

Shipping & Returns

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The Waistband Extender

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We support families with special needs

Your purchase helps Tushbaby donate to hospitals across the US where they are most needed. We also provide a 25% discount to all families with medically complex and disabled children. Please email [email protected] to receive a personal promo code.

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FAQs

How does a Belt Extender work?

A belt extender works the same way as a waistband extender. By adding some extra material to a belt, you can add a few extra inches to its total size to accommodate your size. Whether through at-home DIY methods or via purchasing a bona fide extender, you’ll be able to work the same magic on your favorite belt as you would your favorite pair of jeans. Again, the internet can be your friend when finding or creating a belt extender of your own.

How can I extend the waist of my Hip Seat Carrier?

With the Tushbaby Waistband Extender, you can comfortably adjust the waist of your Tushbaby carrier. It easily attaches with a Velcro strap, allowing for an additional 23” inches in length. This will make the Tushbaby fit better for whoever is wearing it and needs just a bit more wiggle room to carry your baby more confidently and securely.

How do you fix a tight waist on a Tushbaby?

If your Tushbaby carrier is just a little too tight for comfort, you can add our Tushbaby Waistband Extender to get some more length around the waist. You can choose between 6 styles and colors: vegan leather black, vegan leather sand, camo, leopard, grey, and basic black. The good news is that our expander allows you to add up to 23” inches in length for a total of 70” inches. (that’s a lot of extra inches for your comfort!) You can even adjust it down so it fits you juuuust right. It’s so easy to use that whoever cares for your baby can use the same Tushbaby — some with the extender if needed, some without.

How do you make a Waist Extender?

A simple google search will show you how to make a waist extender and extend a waistband using products you have at home. Some are simple and involve ponytail holders — yes, rubberbands — while others may include putting your jeans in your freezer for a quick stint (your read that correctly!) Other DIY suggestions include using a sewing machine. Remember that extending the waistband on your clothes is typically a temporary fix to a current situation, so try not to stress too much over finding or making one that will work well into the future.

What is a Waistband Expander?

You say tomato, and we say tomato… a waistband expander is just another way to say waistband extender. Both accomplish the same thing and provide more room in your favorite clothes by adding a few extra inches to accommodate an expanding belly.

The best waistband extender is easy to use and comfortable to wear, so keep that in mind when looking for one that’s going to give you those few extra inches you’re looking for.

Do Waistband Extenders work?

Waistband extenders work and work well! Of course, with plenty of options on the market that extend waistbands on various clothing, you’ll have to choose the one that works best for your size and body type. Some are simple additions that loop through the pants closure, while others may involve buttons, Velcro, or sewing.

How to Extend a Waistband?

Waistband extenders come in a variety of styles, but all serve the same purpose — to make wearing your favorite pair of pants or skirt a bit more comfortable if you’re feeling tight around the middle (and let’s face it, we’ve all been there). Or perhaps you just like that loose, slouchy look, or prefer to wear your pants over an oversized sweater or jacket. However you choose to extend a waistband, the options are plentiful.

If you’re a person who loves to sew, fabulous! Pull out that sewing machine and get to work – the internet can provide you with many ways to extend a waistband at home. For others, buying a pre-made waistband extender is an easier choice. Some will come with buttons that attach to your existing clothes, and others may be made of Velcro. Our advice, choose the extender that is easiest to use.

What is a Waistband Extender?

A waistband extender is exactly what it sounds like: a stretchy, soft strap that extends or lengthens the waistband of a given piece of clothing, usually pants or something that is worn around a person’s waist. Whether it’s due to having gained a few pounds or simply a style choice, an extender will give the wearer some flexibility in terms of size and fit.

Waistband extenders are a fave among pregnant women who can eke out a few more wears of their favorite jeans, pants, and skirts in the early stages of pregnancy, making their everyday clothes more maternity-friendly.

Our customers love the Tushbaby Waistband Extender for its ease of use, diverse color selection, and overall comfort while using the Tushbaby Carrier.

Overall rating: 4.779156 / 5 from 403 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Waistband Extender provides up to 24 inches of extra length to the Tushbaby Hip Carrier, ensuring a comfortable and customized fit for new moms and plus-sized individuals. Customers appreciate its ease of use, comfort, and secure support. The product's quality and the idea behind it have been praised, though some users find the extended strap awkward.

Summary topics

  • New Moms: 3%
  • Extender Fit: 14%
  • Carrier Comfort: 6%
  • Product Feel: 5%
  • Plus Sized Individuals: 3%

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Review highlights

  • "The extender fit perfect and easy to use." — Anna H.
  • "This makes it so much easier to carry baby around." — Peggy E.
  • "Absolutely love this carrier and the waist extension!" — Eryn F.

Reviews

"I wish the origional tushbaby hip product just extended but nonetheless this is a great product"

— Brandon (4/5)

Perfect for my hippie girls

"This extender is a win win for me, I have wider hips and wanted my child to have support and not worry that the size may be to small and it coming undone. The quality is amazing and matches the design i got perfect."

— Mara E. (5/5)

Super easy to use and

"Super easy to use and switch back and forth with my husband."

— Jessica E. (5/5)

"Easy to add to the hip seat."

— Kassandra (5/5)

If you are over medium

"If you are over medium sized, get the waistband extender!"

— Erica H. (5/5)

I needed this for the

"I needed this for the hip"

— julie j. (5/5)

Perfect for Plus Size !

"The extender does a great job at holding, it’s thick and padded!"

— Vasilia A. (5/5)

You are Big and Tall, GET IT

"Much needed for this dad! My wife was right to order it."

— Joel R. (5/5)

Genius baby carrier

"I am a grandmother and was finding it difficult to carry my rapid-growing grandson. Your Tushbaby solved my woes and I can now carry him against my chest but have his weight distributed lower so my back doesn't get as tired. I did purchase the waist extender figuring these were designed for mothers with slimmer waists than a post-menopausal woman, but alas I don't need the extension belt. Can I return it?"

— Julie H. (5/5)

Extender is great!

"I’m size 20/22 and got the extender for not only the added comfort but also to help secure the velcro piece of the hip seat. since my son is 30lbs, the hip seat sags when his weight is on it. Overall, it works great! When I hold my smaller nephew at only 15lbs the hip seat doesn’t sag at all, so it would probably be OK without the extender since I’m only short on velcro about 3 inches. That said, the extender doesn’t add too much extra bulk since I’m only using a small part of it…which I appreciate! I didn’t get over hot while wearing and that was a huge plus from the full body carriers I have. My toddler loves the freedom of getting up & down a lot."

— suzanne D. (4/5)

Q&A

How well does the tushbaby work for someone who is pregnant and showing (say 2nd-3rd trimester)? Does the extender help with that scenario?
You can wear it below the bump, but we recommend consulting your doctor first.
Hello! When do you expect to have the black extender belts back in stock? Thank you!
Hello! They will be back by April :)
Hello! When will you be restocking the grey extender belt? Thank you!
Hi Cassie, our grey extenders will be back in stock by the end of January :)
Can this extender be used for the Tushbaby Lite?
Yes it can!
Are you going to offer more of the extenders in black?
Sorry for the inconvenience with these being out of stock. We will have some back in stock in 2-3 weeks, possibly sooner. We have a few coming in next week, if you email us at [email protected] we can email you when we have a them. thank you!
This is my second request, please. I need a waist extender. Do you know when you will get more in stock? The TushBaby really is not doing me any good without it just sitting in a chair waiting to be used. Thank you in advance for your response.
Hi! We will be back in stock between October 20-25th. What color are you looking for? We can see if we have one we can find to send to you. Can you please email us at [email protected]? Thanks!
Do you know when the waistband extender will be available again?
Hi, thanks for reaching out! we will have a few in stock next week and then be fully back in stock October 19-23.
What length is the carrier so I know if I need an extender?
Hi! It’s 47 inches but you lose a few inches where the two sides overlap. Let us know if you have any other questions!
Do you have extension belt in black color?
Hi! We do not at this time but expect to have more in inventory in January. So sorry for the inconvenience.