Any tips for putting on socks and shoes with a bump?

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• 10-Mar-2010 9:33

  Any tips for putting on socks and shoes with a bump?

  Mrs Bloom Joined on 27-Feb-2008 Posts 3,689

  Contact I'm finding it increasingly difficult to put my shoes on in the mornings if Mr L isnt there to help me and I wondered if anyone had any magic tips? Once the weather gets better I'll get a few slip on pairs but at the moment I'm still in a lot of ankle boots, lace up trainers etc. I find that I can't breathe for the few moments I'm bent over pulling them on/tying laces and then I get a bit dizzy when I get back up which isn't good! Looking forward to summer for sandals and slip ons!

• 10-Mar-2010 9:44

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  Spamboule Joined on 23-Sep-2007 United Kingdom Posts 5,924	Contact Sleep in your socks? Sorry, that wasn't very helpful was it?! I had some Vans Trainers that just slipped on, so no need to do laces, is it worth getting some chunky trainers for those occasions? Could you wear ballet pumps instead?

• 10-Mar-2010 9:46

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  Sharrington Joined on 23-Jul-2005 Small sofa in the sitting room opposite the window Posts 12,263	Contact Give up and get the Birkenstocks out! x Identical Twins David and Joseph 16/3/09 www.usborneonline.org/sharon

• 10-Mar-2010 9:46

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  kath79 Joined on 26-Aug-2005 United Kingdom Posts 2,993	Contact yoga so you can get your legs round your head sorry...I don;t know, you should see me trying to put on a pair of tights - not pretty Mummy to Edie born 5 weeks early on 16-06-2010 5lb110z.

• 10-Mar-2010 9:47

  Re: Any tips for putting on socks and shoes with a bump?

  loobyg Joined on 10-Jan-2008 Welsh Wales Posts 11,028

  Contact i stopped wearing socks at about 6 months and wore slip on shoes! i got so hot when I was pregnant that I didn't need socks anyway! I did get to the point where putting pants and trousers on was hard too - having to bend to your feet to get them over your feet! it was slightly easier lying down as there was less pressure on the bump! Sarah May, 26th October 2009 Connie Rose, 16th July 2011   Hand painted nursery art at http://kidscanvases.weebly.com/

• 10-Mar-2010 9:54

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  Sparkling Joined on 30-Jun-2004 United Kingdom Posts 23,195	Contact i have to sit on the bed to put my socks on feet at the same level shoes I can still do but find the stairs helpful. I always wear boots/ trainers so i have to do laces or zips.  I don't do sandals!

• 10-Mar-2010 9:56

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  *Dust* Joined on 30-Sep-2003 United Kingdom Posts 14,546	Contact I have to sit on the bed to put socks on as well.  I also have slip on trainers so no laces to do up. Name changed from angeldust I - April 2007 J - June 2010

• 10-Mar-2010 10:09

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  Hugo Brambles Joined on 27-Sep-2004 United Kingdom Posts 6,648	Contact I find it easier to sit down then bend your foot towards your lap so you're not bending as far over and you're not as doubled up and not having to not breathe whilst you're doing it!

• 10-Mar-2010 10:21

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  Splosh Joined on 23-Apr-2003 United Kingdom Posts 9,656

  Contact I am wearing trainers & have to admit that I don't bother to undo/do up the laces so I can just slip them on (real slummy mummy). Once it's warmer, I'll live in my flip flops like I do every year from about April/May until September.   A more helpful suggestion is what others have said - sit on the bed & bring your foot up onto your kneee to put socks on. 1st December 2007 17th July 2010 (At home) #3 due August 2012     Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

• 10-Mar-2010 10:28

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  PoppySeeds Joined on 27-Jun-2007 United Kingdom Posts 2,428	Contact Get you H to do it for you!    (if he is around)  That is what i used to do, it was a real struggle otherwise.  I woud sit on the edge of the bed, hoist my leg up and put my ankle across my knee and try and put my sock on one handed whilst supporting myself with the other.  I remember it being hard work.  I feel your pain x born Feb 2009

• 10-Mar-2010 10:36

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  Rooted Joined on 01-Nov-2007 United Kingdom Posts 271

  Contact This is something I am really struggling with!  I find it I stand up and put my foot on the bedside table that makes it easier!  I am an OT to trade and am tempted to borrow long handled sock aid from work!  We give them out to those who have had hip replacements and are not allowed to bend for 8 weeks!  I bought a long handled pick up stick from ikea to save on bending and that is handy, you can use it for pants and trousers too!

• 10-Mar-2010 14:59

  Re: Any tips for putting on socks and shoes with a bump?

  Goldfish Joined on 17-Jun-2007 United Kingdom Posts 8,083	Contact FOr about the last 3 weeks of pregnancy i got H to do it as he was off work but before that i found sitting on the stairs was the easiest way - so i would sit on the 2nd or 3rd bottom step and could then bring my foot up a step to get shoes on - not sure if that makes any sense but worked for me.

• 10-Mar-2010 15:07

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  Nixxy Noo Joined on 30-Nov-2009 Posts 7,068	Contact Another one here for sitting on the stairs/bed to do this! S - JULY 10

• 10-Mar-2010 15:09

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  Bambi Joined on 19-Feb-2002 Aldershot Posts 32,679 read my blog	Contact I never had such a massive bump that I couldn't do it or my toenails, but I did sort of put my leg to the side of me to put my socks on when I was sat down on the bed as that made things easier Holly, July04 & Charlotte, December07 https://labs.yougov.co.uk/refer/bxWBIKTzEWjL2ULh51DxTA/ - YouGov referral link http://www.biddyclips.com - Handmade hairclips & accessories

• 10-Mar-2010 15:11

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  japnart Joined on 07-Jan-2004 London Posts 6,134	Contact I resorted to Birkies or Crocs, if I did need to put on socks or proper shoes I think I sat cross legged on the floor, took quite a while though as I couldn't breathe when I bent forward I had a mind once, now I have small children.