Your daughter's first period can be a confusing time for her -- and for you. Here's how you can make sure you're both ready.
, and breast tenderness. These aren’t very common when a girl gets her first few periods, but they are possible, so she shouldn’t be totally caught off-guard.Your daughter might not be at home when she gets her
. So it’s wise to set her up with a period kit that she can keep in her backpack or purse. Fill a bag or cosmetics case with:Some hypoallergenic wipesMany girls prefer to start with pads, because they’re easy to use, but they still require some basic know-how. “Some girls put the pad on with the adhesive side to their skin, like a Band-Aid,” which is not correct, Holmes says. You should show your daughter how to stick the pad to her underwear and where to position it to best avoid leaks. You should also explain that a pad needs to be changed every 4-6 hours, or whenever it feels damp.
If your daughter is interested in using tampons, you should be sure she knows how to use them. Unwrap one and show her how to properly hold it and release it from the applicator, and review the package insert instructions or show her some YouTube videos aimed at teens that go over the process. Explain that she can sit or stand, use a hand-held mirror if she’d like to, and that the wrapper and applicator go in the trash, not the toilet.
She should also know that a tampon isn’t supposed to hurt; if it does, she should take it out and try again. It’s also important that your daughter knows to change a tampon at least every 6-8 hours; she might have to change it more often depending on her flow.
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