I started wearing this as soon as I had my little one.  I also used the Belly Bandit when I wasn't wearing the Mother Tucker.  This top REALLY works!!! It holds everything in so my shirts look good while I'm losing my baby weight.  I wear it when walking and doing my mild exercises and it is very comfortable.  My stomach is sore when I take it off so it must be doing something!!  New mothers need all the help we can get.