DD's periods started

[bhk3]

Hi everyone
DD who is 12 yo got her first periods. Experienced mums please give suggestion. DD seems to be a bit nervous though am making her feel relaxed .

My DDs use Bodyform with the green triangle on the pack as they're slightly longer. Buy night time ones.

Wilko pads are pretty good.

Make sure she has an emergency pack in her bag when school restarts, with spare knickers and pads in, maybe a small pack of wipes too. School office can hold paracetamol for her for pain.

What is wrong with some of you? I don't have a daughter but if I did I would probably be a bit confused about what products to use as I don't use pads. Goodness paranoid much?

Not paranoid here, I was just a bit surprised that having a daughter OP hadn't prepared for this. I thought most parents realised they were supposed to buy these things before their DD started.

Reusable products might be worth considering.
Period pants are good. Expensive to start with but last for a long time.
Very easy to use. My DD prefers them over pads and they are fine at school too.

What is wrong with some of you? I don't have a daughter but if I did I would probably be a bit confused about what products to use as I don't use pads. Goodness paranoid much?

I don't use them either but I was perfectly capable of going to a shop and buying a pack that were obviously aimed at teenagers.

Well done all of those already prepared, but please consider that not everyone is the same as you, and there could be reasons why op is asking for help...

Kindness isn't hard.

The lillets teens are good but only come in one absorbancy so I would get maybe some body form they do ones fir heavier periods it's in a pink packet avoid anything that says "deo fresh" they will be scented and an infection waiting to happen.

Diet doesn't need to be changed provuded its healthy. Skin will be oiler and more prone to spots around her period so avoid the more unhealthily foods then but usually most people eat just fine so doubt its something you need to worry about.

Make sure you have some pain killers available if she needs it and depending on how painful maybe a wheat bag or hit water bottle.

Most of all just make sure she can come to you and not to be embarrassed if she needs clean sheets in the middle of the night etc

Check out earthwise girls for reusable bundles they do some good ones

Dd used the Lilets teen ones first then moved onto Bodyform. She also rated Sainsbury's own brand ones.

Look into the period underwear too - DD likes that for lighter days.

My DD who is 11 started hers last month. I have bought her period pants which she likes much more than pads

@WhatWouldYouDoWhatWouldJesusDo I think the OP is a Father as (he) they are asking questions that mums know.

@bhk3 If you are a woman then do what you do every time on your period - maybe just let her borrow the ones you get.
If you are a man then just get supermarkets’ own as these are cheap and she won’t be having heavy ones just yet.

do you need to change her diet.
Mmm…. Technically no - though give her plentiful of healthy foods but remember to give her nice treats.

If you need any extra information, please click the link below.

actuallymummy.co.uk/what-your-daughter-wants-you-to-know-about-periods-a-guide-for-dads/

With both my daughters, i bought a broad range of products for them to try, every girl/ women is different.
i also stocked up on calpol (dd2 wont take tablets), chocolate and a good cosy hot water bottle.
There is a pack you can buy online from boots (think Lilets) that has a few products and an information booklet.

*Well done all of those already prepared, but please consider that not everyone is the same as you, and there could be reasons why op is asking for help...
**
*Kindness isn't hard.

Neither is buying pads 🤷🏻‍♀️

And while I agree that not everyone is the same I do think it's basic level parenting to have some sort of sanitary protection available before your child actually started their period.

@gotothecooler

*Well done all of those already prepared, but please consider that not everyone is the same as you, and there could be reasons why op is asking for help... ** *Kindness isn't hard.

Neither is buying pads 🤷🏻‍♀️

And while I agree that not everyone is the same I do think it's basic level parenting to have some sort of sanitary protection available before your child actually started their period.

Apparently kindness is indeed hard for some.

A small bag or pencil case with a pair of pants and a couple of pads in for her school bag. To keep in there at all times. If she doesn’t need it, a friend will.

Night pads, pant liners and normal pads. Keep a good stock.

Hot water bottle.

Paracetamol.

Periods are shit. Tuck her up on the sofa with a hot water bottle and chocolate the first time.

She’ll handle it from then on.

PermanentlyPuzzled you say "Be careful
ladies."

Excuse my stupidity naivety but why ???

PermanentlyPuzzled you say "Be careful
ladies."

Excuse my stupidity naivety but why ???

PermanentlyPuzzled you say "Be careful
ladies."

Excuse my stupidity naivety but why ???

Sorry about multiple postings. There is something wrong wit the app. I noticed it on other threads.

There is a troll who posts threads like this.

Apparently kindness is indeed hard for some.

I'm sorry. I really wasn't trying to be unkind. You are right though I was out of order. I got carried away responding to the initial reply to several posts. I'm sorry OP.

@gotothecooler

*Well done all of those already prepared, but please consider that not everyone is the same as you, and there could be reasons why op is asking for help... ** *Kindness isn't hard.

Neither is buying pads 🤷🏻‍♀️

And while I agree that not everyone is the same I do think it's basic level parenting to have some sort of sanitary protection available before your child actually started their period.

Again, you don't know the op's circumstances, so back off a bit hey?

@gotothecooler

Apparently kindness is indeed hard for some.

I'm sorry. I really wasn't trying to be unkind. You are right though I was out of order. I got carried away responding to the initial reply to several posts. I'm sorry OP.

Opps, missed this before I posted.

Apologies to you.

Fair play to you for saying that, @gotothecooler

I only knew about teen pads etc from MN - when I started my mum handed me a packet of thick surfboards and that was about it! I've navigated my way through a teen daughter starting without much to go on other than what I didnt want to do (I don't have a problem with how my mum dealt with it - she is from a generation where these things weren't discussed!)

Period pants weren't a thing either so they were new to me! Especially swim ones.