First period kit - what should I buy?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just a little makeup bag with a couple pads and tampons, and a small ziplock storage bag with a spare pair of panties. If she leaks on what she's wearing she can change them out.

And FYI, you don't need to do this - she can figure this out herself, unless she's like 7 and getting her period. But 11 or 12? She can handle it.

My DD started her period at 14 and felt much more comfortable with me putting stuff together that first time. My mother did the same thing for me at that age. Don't underestimate the value of lowering anxiety and making your child feel supported.

Seriously. How would an 11 or 12 yo just magically “figure it out” if she has 0 experience with menstruation? Kids have parents for a reason.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just a little makeup bag with a couple pads and tampons, and a small ziplock storage bag with a spare pair of panties. If she leaks on what she's wearing she can change them out.

And FYI, you don't need to do this - she can figure this out herself, unless she's like 7 and getting her period. But 11 or 12? She can handle it.

My DD started her period at 14 and felt much more comfortable with me putting stuff together that first time. My mother did the same thing for me at that age. Don't underestimate the value of lowering anxiety and making your child feel supported.

Seriously. How would an 11 or 12 yo just magically “figure it out” if she has 0 experience with menstruation? Kids have parents for a reason.

Agree! Why on earth would the daughter figure this out herself. DD's friend was like this, and DD (who at that point had not had her period) had to help the friend when hers started in school.

Anyway, we overpacked the kit, but it made DD comfortable. I think she imagined like dripping blood. I'm happy to do what made her comfortable. We included: 3 pads, a couple wet wipes, clean underwear in a ziplock, a cheap pair of black leggings from Target. Put it in a pencil pouch, and she had it for over a year before she got her period (not at school).

[Anonymous]

Keep it minimal: a change of underwear, a couple pads, some Advil. That’s all you need

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Always with wings. Size 4 or 5. Unscented.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Keep it minimal: a change of underwear, a couple pads, some Advil. That’s all you need

Careful with the advil — kids carrying even otc drugs can get in trouble at school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Always with wings. Size 4 or 5. Unscented.

THIS!!!

[Anonymous]

My daughter loves the period underwear they are more comfortable than a pad and provide more coverage. They are also good for those days when you think your period is coming but not sure exactly when it will arrive. I wish they had been around when I was a teen. Just throw them in the wash, no big deal.

[Anonymous]

My daughter and her tween friends like the Pinkie Pads. I order them off Amazon.

[Anonymous]

Do not send medication to school. There must be a Doctor order even if over the counter because they are minors. It’s not allowed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just get her a little pouch with 2 pads in it and call it a day. Stash a pack at grandmas. Stick a couple in the glove box for travel. Stick a couple in her backpack. Show her where they are. Don’t overthink. At home buy a couple sizes and kinds and let her figure out what she likes best.

OP here - do you have recommendations on brands and sizes? She's a tall, thin 12 year old. Size 12 pants or xs at Aerie.

My tiny 11yo likes the Pinkie brand, too. I bought her several different pre-teen brands to start and she said she liked those best.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just a little makeup bag with a couple pads and tampons, and a small ziplock storage bag with a spare pair of panties. If she leaks on what she's wearing she can change them out.

And FYI, you don't need to do this - she can figure this out herself, unless she's like 7 and getting her period. But 11 or 12? She can handle it.

My DD started her period at 14 and felt much more comfortable with me putting stuff together that first time. My mother did the same thing for me at that age. Don't underestimate the value of lowering anxiety and making your child feel supported.

Seriously. How would an 11 or 12 yo just magically “figure it out” if she has 0 experience with menstruation? Kids have parents for a reason.

From books, friends, thinking for herself, etc. Teach your kids to have confidence in their ability to handle things and figure them out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do not send medication to school. There must be a Doctor order even if over the counter because they are minors. It’s not allowed.

They all walk around with water bottles now. Nobody needs to know.