What is the normal age for girls starting puberty??

[HopefullyJustParanoid]

Am rather concerned having just read a Times info about puberty for overweight toddlers starting 'as early as 9' - was already concerned at having spotted a couple of pubic hairs on DD1 (8.5) recently (not deliberately I assure you!!) who is, if anything, too thin. No boob development though someone in her class (also v skinny) already has a bra. How soon does the other stuff start to follow? Is there anything I can/should do? It just seems rather young but she's never been overweight though is quite tall for her age. Can anyone tell me the 'normal' age please?

Rofl at your dd1 frogs!

huge panic last week when dd1 (10.5) found her first pubic hair.

As long as I don't have an over reaction like that for every hair

Height is a factor as well as apparently you only grow 1-2" more once you have started your periods...

TFM thank you, that's very reassuring - five years gave me a BIG sigh of relief !! The book we've used is 'Hair in Funny Places' by Babette Cole which both DDs love & doesn't make it at all threatening or go on about sex whilst being pretty clear about what to expect - apparently there's a very good Dorling Kindersly one too but not sure about the name.