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What exactly is a maternity belly cast (or belly mask)? A pregnancy belly cast, belly mask, or belly mold is a permanent 3D plaster mold of an expectant mother’s growing pregnant belly. Some moms use belly casting to mold their pregnant belly only (called a belly bowl). Some expecting mother's do a pregnant belly cast with breasts. Other belly casts include arms, hands, or thighs too. A pregnant belly cast is whatever you choose! This unique maternity "baby belly" keepsake can show as much or as little of your pregnant belly and body as you’d like. Belly casting is done using medical grade plaster casting bandages applied over mom's pregnant tummy, with Vaseline as a release agent so the belly cast slides off mom easily! Pregnancy belly casts are simple, easy crafts to mold and decorate. This unique "pregnancy art" can be painted, bronzed, imprinted with baby handprints and footprints, or decorated to match a nursery. A Pregnancy Belly Casting Kit by Mother Belly makes an unusual & unique baby shower gift! This maternity gift for expecting mother's will create baby keepsakes both mom and baby will treasure.

Why make a pregnancy belly cast? Time bonding with baby during pregnancy really is fleeting (it just seems like forever)! After childbirth, life takes on a whole new dimension. Capturing a 3D replica of mom’s "baby belly" with a pregnant belly cast or belly mask is a lifelong keepsake gift to give a child. Since kids are always, ALWAYS fascinated with images of themselves, pregnancy belly casting is a wonderful way to show children the joy of motherhood before birth. Doing a maternity belly cast together is also a unique way to share the gift of pregnancy with the expectant father or other siblings. Remember your pregnant belly by creating a belly mask in under 1 hour. Create a beautiful baby keepsake and family heirloom with a Mother Belly Pregnancy Belly Cast Kit!

Why use medical grade plaster gauze bandages? Quite simply, we believe them to be the safest. The bandages we use for our belly casts are approved for use in U.S. hospitals and are used by doctors across the country. This is not a claim that less expensive "art or craft grade" plaster bandages can make! Our maternity belly cast bandages are more expensive than art or craft grade bandages, but your safety is paramount to us. They also contain no latex, another important safety feature for both mother and baby. Our belly casting bandages also meet ASTM-D4236 standards. Belly mask casting kits have been around for years and maternity belly casts have been done safely on thousands of women. However, if you have any questions about the safety of pregnancy belly casting, please consult your OB.

What materials will I receive in my Pregnancy Belly Cast Kit to create my belly cast? Each of our three belly cast kits have different contents so you can create the maternity belly cast that's right for you and your budget. Our Complete Belly Cast Kit has five rolls of plaster casting bandages and all the trimmings for completion of a beautiful pregnant belly cast (your first "baby keepsake" for your precious infant)! Mother Belly's Ultimate Belly Cast Kit has even more bandages (7 rolls altogether - 35 square feet!) for larger body frames, or larger casting projects like twin or triplet belly casts. This pregnant belly casting kit also includes "extras" like our belly cast bronzing and antiquing kit, plus additional supplies. For the budget-minded, who want the basics without frills, Mother Belly offers a Basic Belly Cast Kit which contains the essential number of plaster casting rolls (4 rolls - 20 square feet) to complete a maternity belly cast. Click on any of the links above (or the photo links) to ORDER or see MORE DETAILS about each of Mother Belly's Pregnancy Belly Cast Kits. Or, access this link to jump to Frequently Asked Questions - Belly Casts.

How long does it take to do a belly cast? The entire belly casting process should take about 45 minutes or so to complete the belly cast. The actual time mom wears the plaster gauze bandages to form the belly cast is even less than that!

How hard is it to make a maternity belly cast? Belly casting is really simple and easy to do craft. We provide easy, step-by-step instructions with each belly cast kit. The creation of your pregnancy belly cast is a joyful time of bonding with your baby. Expectant fathers enjoy sharing the experience too! When completed, your pregnant belly cast will become a family heirloom and baby keepsake you'll treasure. If you love your beautiful pregnant belly, make a belly mask in less than an hour of your time and enjoy forever!