Biomedical PTFE / Flex | 14g and 16g | 25mm (1 Inch)
Basics in Maternity Belly Rings with PTFE Clear Balls
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A simple, yet effective maternity belly button ring to get you through the larger months of pregnancy. Flexible body jewellery during pregnancy is important to minimise scarring around the piercing as the skin stretches (and stretches).
The flexible navel ring starts out as 25mm long (1 inch). Simply cut to a size that suits you with a regular pair of scissors and screw the top ball right back on, they are self threading. Plenty of room for bubs to grow without annoying your belly piercing.
PTFE polytetrafluoroethylene, is a flexible nickel free wire. It can be autoclaved up to 230C (446F).
Pregnancy Body Jewellery
- Made using high medical grade materials
- Available in either standard 14 Gauge or a thinner 16g post for partially closed or tighter piercings.
- This material is totally flexible which makes it very comfortable during pregnancy
- Nickle free, so you will have no allergic reactions
- Acryllic balls on the end that can also be swapped over with cubic zirconia balls.
In stock - Dispatched within 1-2 business days
The Belly Ring Shop by TummyToys® | Established 2008
Product information
Returns
Yes, we accept returns, even for change of mind. Our items are hygienically dispatched to you in heat sealed plastic sleeves. Please inspect your jewellery prior to opening the sealed sleeve. Due to hygiene reasons we can not accept returns for 'sizing' or 'change of mind' once the plastic sleeve has been tampered. All returns must be requested within 14 days of receipt.
Worldwide Delivery
FREE delivery applies Australia wide for orders over $50. Free delivery applies for all international orders over $150.
We offer express post options for urgent orders. All orders are typically fulfilled within 1-2 business days. We dispatch at Tweed Heads Post Office, a Gold Coast Metro facility with a fast reliable turn around. Read more about our delivery and return policies on our FAQ page.
Australian Delivery Options - Prices start from $3.99 economy post, $7.99 registered post for orders under $20, $5.99 for orders over $20 or free for orders over $50
- Standard Mail: 3-7 Business days
- Priority Post: 2-4 Business days (the queue jumper)
- Express Post: 1-2 Business Days (free express post for orders over $150)
New Zealand Delivery Options -
- Economy Mail: 5-15 Business days (suspended service from 27th June)
- Registered Mail: 5-10 Business days
- International Express: 2-5 Business days
US, UK and Rest of World-
- International Mail: 8-20 Business days (depending on location, typically around 8-12 business days)
- International Express Post: 3-8 Business Days
How to establish your preferred length for belly jewellery.
The listed length (inches" or millimetres as shown above) refers to the distance between the balls. It is the length of the piercing shaft in fractional inches/millimeters and not the length of the full belly jewellery.
If you are unsure what size you are, measure a piece of navel jewellery that currently fits you correctly and assess which size shown below will best fit. TIP: Most professional belly piercings are done at the standard 10mm to 11mm lengths. If your piercing was done sometime ago your piercing may have shrunk to a smaller size over the years.
NOTE: When you are initially pierced, due to anticipated swelling, your piercer will most likely use a size 12mm bar. This is to allow space for your swollen skin during the healing time. Once this healing process settles down (typically within 6 months give or take) your navel ring size should most likely go back to a standard 10mm. If at any stage you are uncertain, pop in and ask your piercer, I'm sure they will be able to assist.
For non-standard size piercings, we have a collection of custom sizeable navel rings here.
Length Conversion (eg. 3/8" 10mm)
| Millimeters | Fractional Inches |
| 6mm | 1/4" |
| 8mm (short length) | 5/16" |
| 10mm (standard sizes) | 3/8" |
| 11mm (standard sizes) | 7/16" |
| 12mm | 1/2" |
| 14mm | 9/16" |
| 16mm | 5/8" |
TummyToys® Size Guide
All TummyToys® Sleepers are 14g gauge (as below) and are 7/16" in length - 11mm is shown on the diagram (left).
Full radius of the clasp when closed is 13.5mm edge to edge.
Custom Clasp Sizes
Only the solid gold and solid platinum TummyToys® clasps can be down sized.
Clasps can be down-sized (maximum 3mm shorter) or increased in size, custom sizes are an additional $40 for each peice and is available for solid gold and solid platinum only.
NB: There are NO refunds once we resize any product.
Pregnancy / Maternity Belly Button Ring Size Information
As your belly grows, your navel piercing stretches. During this time, it is best to wear a flexible PTFE or Bio Flex belly ring to avoid irritation.
Tummy Toys pregnacy belly rings are a standard size 14 gauge - as per above sizing and are sold in the following lengths. Anything shorter is not recommended as you can optionally cut these belly rings to a smaller size anyway if they are far too long for your piercing. Our pregnancy belly rings are self threading and your purchase from The Belly Ring Shop will include instructions on how to do this. For threading assistance please feel free to contact us.
| Length | Duration | Sizable? |
| 14mm | Up to 7 months | Yes |
| 19mm | Up to full term | Yes |
| 20mm | Up to full term | Yes |
Gauge - width of the shaft (eg. 14g)
Navel jewellery is measured by gauges. The higher the gauge the smaller the piercing. 14g is the standard size that fits most piercings. To go up to 12g (and wider) you will need to have your piercing stretched.
The majority of navel rings sold at The Belly Ring Shop are available in the standard 14g size unless otherwise specified. We have various alternative sizes available in the custom resizable collection here.
16g is actually a smaller piercing gauge then 14g. Often people who leave their piercing without jewellery for too long end up switching to a 16g as their piercing partially closes, however there are far less choices in belly button rings in a 16g so retaining your 14g piercing is much more beneficial.
Refer to the chart below for specific details.
| Gauge | Millimeter | Inches |
| 16g | 1.2mm | 3/64" |
| 14g (standard) | 1.6mm | 1/16" |
| 12g | 2mm | 5/64" |
| 10g | 2.4mm | 3/32" |
| 8g | 3.2mm | 1/8" |
| 6g | 4mm | 5/32" |
| 4g | 5mm | 3/16" |
| 2g | 6mm | 1/4" |
| 0g | 8mm | 5/16" |
| 00g | 9.5mm | 3/8" |
| 000g | 10mm |
Ball Size Conversion Chart
All belly ring balls for sale at The Belly Ring Shop website fit 14g shafts, unless otherwise specified. See below for a selection of our 14g replacement belly ring balls or click here for the full collection of body jewellery parts.
| Millimeters | Fractional Inches |
| 3 | 1/8 |
| 4 | 5/32 |
| 5 | 3/16 |
| 6 | 1/4 |
| 8 | 5/16 |
| 10 | 3/8 |
When cleaning this type of material do NOT use alcohol or any chemical based cleaning agents as these will crack and damage your jewellery. Simply rinse in warm water with a generic disinfectant hand soap.
TIP: Try to avoid over screwing any PTFE balls as making these too tight can cause them to break or crack.
How to Size PTFE Wire Belly Rings
The best thing about PTFE wire belly bars is that they are easily resized to a desired length. To adjust, use a pair of scissors and cut the bar on a slight angle at the required length. Using a surgical steel ball, screw it on to the newly cut edge with firm pressure and the PTFE bar will re-thread itself. If you wish to fit your wire with a PTFE ball instead of a surgical steel one you can swap it back over once the thread has been created.
PIERCING CHANGE OVER TIPS
Pregnancy belly rings are preferable when your navel starts to stretch or pop, this typically occurs around the middle of the second trimester. The PTFE material used for maternity jewellery is totally flexible which makes it very comfortable during pregnancy and also assists to prevent any snagging or pinching. Additionally, these choices can also be selected with 100% PTFE materials (no steel) so that you may wear the jewellery during scans and in some instances also during surgery.
As your baby grows larger you'll start to notice that the standard sizes no longer fit, rather than removing your jewellery and risking your piercing to close over, pregnancy belly rings can be used instead so that you can resume wearing navel rings again post pregnancy.
We recommend the 1 inch length during the 5-7 month mark and some mums may find they need an even longer length in the later part of their pregnancy.
- Step 1: Use a disinfectant hand soap to wash your hands, your navel piercing, and your belly ring.
- Step 2: Simply unscrew the top ball of your belly ring and insert the belly bar shaft through the pierced opening within your navel cavity. Take care not to graze or poke your piercing, take your time to ensure the belly ring gently moves through the piercing until you see it surface at the top of your belly button.
- Step 3: Screw on the top ball, to prevent losing your ball, ensure that the ball is reasonably tight however take care not to over tighten as this could make it difficult to loosen when you next remove the navel jewellery.
Optional: Sizing your belly ring
The best thing about PTFE belly bars (aside from the comfort) is that they are easily resized to a desired length. To adjust, use a pair of scissors and cut the bar on a slight angle at the required length. Using a surgical steel ball, screw it on to the newly cut edge with firm pressure and the PTFE bar will re-thread itself. You can then replace the steel ball with a plastic ball if desired.
RETURN INFORMATION
This item includes 48 Days Warranty. If your warranty period has exceeded we regret that we can not offer you a refund or exchange.
Replacements (where applicable)
We are happy to replace items if they are defective or damaged presuming they fall within the product warranty period above. If your damaged item is valued under $30 please send us a photo of the broken body jewellery, if the photo shows acceptable evidence of the problem we can pop a replacement in the post for you without you needing to go to the hassle of returning it.
Exchanges (change of mind)
To be eligible for an exchange, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original heat sealed packaging. To complete your return we request that you first contact us for eligibility, please provide your full name and your order reference if available.
Upon receipt and inspection of your return we will send you an email to notify you of the outcome.
Refunds (where applicable)
If a refund has been approved, a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within 1-3 business days.
Once you have applied the above guidelines and contacted us regarding your return please use the address below to return any goods:
TummyToys
PO Box 385,
Banora Pt NSW 2486
Australia
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable unless the item was damaged or faulty.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $50, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing insurance to protect yourself in the event of a missing package. Please ensure your return is adequately packed to prevent further damages or lost of jewellery from within the envelope. We recommend using a padded envelope which can be sourced from your local post office.
Can I make changes to my order after it’s been placed?
We do everything we can to fulfill orders quickly, so if you notice an error after purchase we encourage you to contact us as quickly as possible and our team will be happy to assist you further. We are unable to make changes to your order or the delivery address after dispatch so please ensure you submit all your details accurately.
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