DD(Yr 7, just turned 12) has just started her periods. She is well prepared, theoretically, ie she knows what they are, what it will look like, what she needs to do etc... but has still been a bit shocked by the reality. She has a set of pads, spare pants, and bag should she need to change underwear in her school bag. She knows how to put pads on and take them off; anything else from your experience which you would share?
Would also like to know when your DD first started to use tampons (i am from generation where I was told I couldn't use them til I was married - but bought some out of desperation on a school trip at 14!)think DD is too young at 12 but am prepared to be told otherwise as she is very sporty and tampons would be helpful. Thanks!