My daughter is 9, and showing signs of puberty. I started MUCH later, is this normal??

Question

She has had to wear deodorant for over a year now, and now has hair under her arms. She is even showing signs of moodiness, much like a teen. Isn't 9.5 yrs a little young, or can this be normal? Does her early signs mean she'll start getting hair in the pubic region and breasts and all the rest really soon as well?

Answer 1

I started puberty at nine (including mestruation), so if you havent had that talk with her yet, pleases do so now, so that she isnt totally freaked out if it happens.

Answer 2

It's completely normal (my cousin started at 9 and I was just at 11) and yes....she'll start to develope breasts and pubic hair soon. Actually, I read somewhere that a young child's puberty age is usually close to that of the father or the father's mother if it's a girl. So maybe talk to his mother if she is still around and possibly see if there is a coralation there. Good Luck!

Answer 3

My daughter is 8.5 and she has started to show pubic fuzz and the start of breasts. She does not have under arm hair or the need for deodorant though I am sure that's not far into the future.

I asked my gyn and the nurse said a guideline they used for menstration is 13 or 100 pounds whichever comes first.

Answer 4

If you are a woman (her mother) than it's perfectly appropriate to just have a talk with her about puberty and explain about mensturation and how you deal with it. I feel the best way is just to talk about it straight forward as something that every woman deals with and that minimises the awkwardness. Also ask her if there is anything she wants to ask and if she doesn't then, than just smile and tell her she can ask you anything at any time she has any questions. And suggest getting her a box of pads to keep in her dresser or closet for when the time comes. Oh, and carry a couple of pads in her purse or book bag! If you are a man, than you may feel awkward having this kind of discussion with your daughter. It's fine to ask a female relative or female friend of yours to talk with your daughter. You may want to go about it by telling your daughter there are some things that it's time she should know about and that it would be good if a woman talked with her about them because she can better explain and answer any questions. If there is more than one woman who you know can do this than I think you should ask your daughter whom she would prefer to talk with. Whoever she feels comfortable with is best. While there is certainly nothing wrong with a father explaining, it probably is best all around if a female family member or friend of the family is available. Best wishes and good luck :)

Answer 5

This is not to early I started where a bra at 9 and shaving as well 9 and started my periods by 10 yrs of age. So there is nothing to be worried about but you might want to sit down and talk to her about periods and show her the dirrernt protections out there pads tampon's I did use those till 14. Hope this helps. GL and God Bless

Answer 6

This is normal, my 10 yr. old has all of the above, including the pubic region and breast. I know it's scary, but today, all kids are growing up much faster than we used to. She hasn't gotten her period yet thankfully, but I'm sure it will happen soon enough, hopefully, not too soon. Plan to have the period talk with her soon, you don't have to go into deep details as to why, yet, but to let her know it's coming and what to do if it happens at school. Good luck with puberty!

Answer 7

It is true that our girls are showing signs of puberyt at very young ages. It is belived that because of improved health care, better foods, ect... have resulted in earlier development. There was a news broadcast on last week that suggested that horomones in our food play a role also. The newscast did state that the average age of first menstruation remains at 12... None the less it is really important to be talking with your daughter about her body and the chanhges that have taken place and that will take place... Make sure you form a good relationship, one where she feels comfortable talking to you...

Answer 8

My daughter just turned eight in Nov. She's been wearing deodorant for almost three years. She is growing hair under her arms as well as her pocket book. Now that I think of it, I got my cycle at age 9. Oh, my! Look like our girls are growing up. Now we must do our job as parents and raised them to be respectable young ladies. Good luck!!

Answer 9

So YOU started later, your daughter isn't YOU. Nope 9 1/2 is pretty normal these days. My daughter was 10. I was nine myself way back when dinosaurs roamed the earth, got my first period just before my 10th birthday in fact. As for your other questions, they're not far behind...

Answer 10

My daughter and half her friends started at that age. 2 of her friends started their periods at 10! My daughter started with underarm hair first and about a year later started with other signs.

Answer 11

i started puberty when i was 8 or 9 i had teen sized breasts (12-14 sized) when i was ten i was in a small ""b" cup.i had my first kiss when i was 8 so everyone starting things early