DD just asked "what are my girl bits for?"

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DD is 5 and has always called male & female parts "girl bits" and "boy bits".

She's just asked me what her girl bits are for. I answered that it's for doing wee's and having babies.

I'm very honest with her about things but obviously felt it would be inappropriate to mention anything about sex. I'm just wondering, does my response sound about right for her age? Also, at what age is it appropriate to mention that they are for reproduction?

My parents never discussed anything with me. I was oblivious to so much so I have no personal experience to go off with this,

Thanks.

Was she satisfied with the answer? If so, it's enough for now.

Now is the right time to talk about the female body and the basics of reproduction. The sooner the better.

Now is the right time to talk about the female body and the basics of reproduction. The sooner the better.

See that's what I was thinking but I have no idea where to start with it's. She's really mature for her age too and I feel almost like I cheated her by not answering her question completely truthfully (which is something I've always done up until now).

Does anyone have any suggestions for how to word it in a child friendly, age appropriate way?

Yep, if she didn't ask any more questions it was enough of an answer.
I have older children and a 5 year old. I've always answered as honestly as possible any questions they ask. My 5 year old knows more than many 5 year olds but she hears conversations with the older ones so it's inevitable. Human bodies, sex etc is nothing dirty or to be ashamed of so if they want to know something there's no harm in telling them.
I would also use the proper words for body parts

If she has no other questions I’d leave it, but get a good book for when it comes up again.

I think that was perfect. They don't need to know about sex at 5 years old unless they ask.

In general, small children are much more interested in how the baby gets out than how it got in there in the first place.

Having babies encompasses sex. Beyond making sure that she knows how to clean herself and not to let others touch her any other information you give her should be lead by her asking questions at this age.

I'd get an age appropriate book and have it on standby for next time she asks.
I vaguely remember my mum going through a book with me. I was fascinated.

Get a book and explain it in a factual way. Sooner it's done it's done and to a 5 year old it's not dirty or sexy or shameful or any of those adult things.

Seems a great explanation to me. My parents waiting until the school lessons in year 5 for me, and did the same for my DD's I never lied to them but they simply weren't that curious. Obviously if they start to push for more complex answers a book makes sense but don't rush it, let them be kids

My Dd is almost 4 and asked a while back about why her “bits” are different to her younger brother’s. I told her that boys and girls have different “bits” but was blindsided when she asked why. So I just went with the basic answer that when girls grow up, their bits are for bringing babies into the world and boys can’t do that. She was most impressed with her amazing, magical “bits” 😂 She was satisfied with the answer and has t brought it up again