Etsy seller ONElittleBELT sells leather belts for infants and toddlers, something you don’t see every day. Most belts for babies and toddlers are made of canvas or cheap fabric. These belts are made of full-grain brown leather and come complete with a nickel-plated buckle. Belts are available in the etsy shop for ages 6-12 months up to 12 to 36 months. This one sells for $15.

Belts are an iffy prospect for little ones who are learning to use the potty, as they can get in the way of quick access. With adjustable waistbands on many brands of pants these days, you don’t see as many of them as you used to. That said, there is something awfully sweet about seeing a belt on a small child, and this Russian Doll Belt by Cakewalk is an especially cute option for a little girl. I love the cute little dolls who are lined up on this belt. You can purchase one on sale for $15.99 at zandino.com=.

Stella McCartney has a stellar line of kids’ clothing at the Gap. I love this chic Bow Belt Coat. Available in sizes from 2-5 years, it is sophisticated and classic. It would look great over holiday dresses, but the rich “oxford plum” color is suitable for wear even outside of the holiday season. You can purchase one of these coats, and check out the rest of the Stella McCartney line at gap.com.

These Adjustable Boys Animal Belts are sold separately but you might want to buy more than one - because you can never find a belt when you need one. These animal characters are so cute you’ll just want more than one. Your little guy might not fuss about wearing a belt if he gets to choose from a whole menagerie. Visit BarefootBella.net where you can purchase this item for just $8. Animal characters available include Monkey, Elephant, Tiger, and Lion in red, blue, black and tan.

Myself Belts are advertised as the first belt that your toddler can put on and take off on her own. It’s supposed to have a one-handed closure, using loops and velcro, and is invented by two sisters who are moms. Featured on Cookiemag.com, celebrity moms such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Cindy Crawford love these belts for their children. They promote independence and self-confidence in toddlers.

Most of the Myself Belts come in sizes from 3 to 5, and they also come in a variety of colors and prints for boys and girls. They average $14.95 each and can be purchased at MyBellySprout.com.

Still looking to maintain that edge you had before pants with stretchy panels and elastic on the waistband? The folks at b-buckles have come up with some cute maternity alternatives to belts. Loop a b-buckle around your belt loops, snap it together, and you’ve got a cute “MOM” tattoo inspired belt buckle to adorn your maternity pants with.

However, if your pre-pregnancy size doesn’t fall below the 0-4, 6-8, or 10-12 range, you’re out of luck. I think b-buckles add a cute touch to any outfit and some whimsy to maternity wear, and all for $22.00.

There are several other styles of b-buckles, should this one not suit your taste, at maternityandbabyshippingmart.com.