My oldest is 11 and I think is getting close to getting her period.
We had the talk. She has spare undies and pads in her school bag.
But I’m just wondering what is normally used those first few years.
I was never given much info as a teenage. I taught myself at 16 to use a tampon.
Can tampons be used from the beginning?
I’m planning on buying the period proof undies as I think that will be easier then pads.
But we go away a lot and spend summer swimming so I don’t want her to be excluded or embarrassed to swim.
What to use when 11-12 year old girl start their periods?
What to use when 11-12 year old girl start their periods?
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You can now buy “teen” tampons. They are aimed for younger girls that would prefer not to use pads. All she can do is try and use one? If it doesn’t work she could wait and try sing in a few cycles
Modibodi. Having used pads, tampons, cups and period undies and having very heavy cycles I'd recommend period undies for comfort, ease and dealing with all variables in flow every day. I won't be giving my daughter anything else when she needs them. Just include vinegar in washes occasionally to keep them fresh.
Period bathers, modibodi bathers are awesome. No need for any tampons.
I’d have tampons around, some people are more comfortable with them earlier than others. But no reason for her to miss out on experiences because she isn’t ready.
My daughter is 12 and the got her periods this year also. I’ve bought her the Modibodi underwear and she loves them.
She has the boy short ones for under her uniform at school and also has the beige ones that she wears when dancing.
I just want to say, As a mumma of girls, I'm so proud of you!! My mum, as much as I love her taught me nothing except to be frightened of tampons!! I always vowed when my girls got older I'd have the same approach as you!! I can't help much, but I think what you're doing so far is great. Good luck mumma
My daughter got hers at 10 she is 14 now she uses period underwear.