What type of products do pre-teen girls use? Tampons? Pads? My boyfriend's 11 y/o daughter lives with us. I do not have a daughter and her mother is not taking care of her right now. Here's the thing, she started her period at the age of 10. She is very embarrassed to talk to her dad and hesitant to talk to me. Problem is, I don't know what products to buy her. I don't want to make it worse for her. I was 13 when I started, I can't imagine being 10! Her little sister just turned 10 so we are probably going to have the same thing happen. I need suggestions on what to buy. What do you think she uses? She I buy both and just put them in the bathroom, even though the boys share that bathroom? Should I have her keep them in her room? Should I make her sit down & talk about it? AYE! Now I know why girls are harder than boys!
2007-05-04 13:40:04 · 17 answers · asked by Me!!! 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
To begin with, don't make her talk to you, that will only push her away. I found it easier if I brought up my own experience's about me and then my daughter and her friends felt comfortable talking to me about things. Have a girls drive to the store to just get girl products, shampoo's, soap's, lotions whatever you use and ask her what she would like to get, this will make it fun.
My daughter preferred the teen tampons and pad, she used both from the very beginning. Get some of those wipes to to keep clean during that yucky time of the month. Who knows while you are out she might bring something up -
Get her her own bag at the store, this way she can put her things where she wants to. I always assigned everyone their own drawer in the bathroom, my kids loved it
Boy's are easier - but they play harder and they think that they are superman out side and they think that can not get hurt - now that is stressful
2007-05-04 15:20:46 · answer #1 · answered by Rosie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me start by telling you that I am a mother of an 8 year old that has just started her period. I know what your going through. My suggestion is to buy her pads for now. I personally don't think that a girl should use tampons until she is 13 or 14. About where to put her personal products. I think that she should be able to keep them in the bathroom. At some point boys are going to have to understand that this is something that girls have. I think it would be more embarrassing for her to have to grab one and take it into the bathroom with her. Someone may see it that way. At least in the bathroom the boys won't know when she's on her period.
Good luck with it.
2007-05-04 14:56:27 · answer #2 · answered by Annette R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Introducing a tampon right off the bat is a little intimidating for a first time user. Pads all the way for now. I personally like the multipacks for various flow degrees that Always have --- although that brand name can be expensive. There are other less expensive ones out there that have the essential things like wings, dry weave and a stay-lock core. Soon after she may want to start adapting tampons into her day-time routine particularly on days where gym is involved (I would not recommend it for bedtime). There are a few things you should talk to her about re: tampons that are important. Insertion can be tricky and to aim at a tipped 45 degree angle (not up & down) well into the area --- SHE'S DONE IT RIGHT IF SHE CAN'T FEEL IT. She should not leave in for more than the maximum time recommended (because of toxic shock) and recommend that it be accompanied by a pantyliner incase of leaks. Multipacks are also available for tampons. She should try the small ones first just to get used to it. You might also want to talk about proper disposal of a tampon/pad --- not down the toilet, wraping them in tp or the wrapper it came in.
She should get in the habit of keeping track of her cycle on a calendar to help predict the next one, keep pads/tampons some on her persons at all times and a change of pants is always handy. I always appreciated that my mom bought these products when I was young --- it's SOOOO embarassing. As for where to keep it, it's probably handiest in the bathroom but can of course be kept in her room if she prefers.
2007-05-04 14:24:17 · answer #3 · answered by Shorty 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would buy her pads. I would maybe write her a little note and leave them in her room. Tell her she can keep them in the bedroom or the bathroom which ever she feels more comfortable with. Let her know you care and that you are there if she needs anything. This way she can feel less emberassed and she will have what she needs. If you do decided to talk to her about it I would not do it in front of her dad. Take her into her bedroom and shut the door so she can feel free to ask questions or anything.
2007-05-04 15:17:17 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a 10 year old daughter, and she has not started her period yet. We have sat down (privately) and talked about it and what will happen, or may happen. I showed her the pads and tampons and told her how they worked. She chose the pads. I had a hard time finding some without wings, but that is what I got her. I showed her how to open them and place them. She carries one with her in her bag, just in case she starts at school. We also discussed what to do it she does.
2007-05-04 13:52:04 · answer #5 · answered by becca7396 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I started when I was 11 and I began using pads. I think that would be best, but make sure they are the ultra thin. I think those other ones are like diapers.
If she is embarrassed by this, then It would be best to have her keep them in her room. Ask her if she wants to talk about it, but don't force her. Just let her know that you are there for her whenever she wants to talk.
Good luck
2007-05-04 13:57:22 · answer #6 · answered by SAMMY 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was 10 when i started and used pads, and started using tampons when i was 14. Pads are probably easier at her age and it might become easier for her to talk to you than her father, considering you are a female. Have her keep them in the bathroom, it becomes so much easier and the guys in the house will just have to get used to them.
2007-05-04 13:50:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get them each a copy of the American Girl book - 'The Care and Keeping of your Body'. It's an excellent reference book that handles the subject very well.
I think you should keep the supplies in the bathroom, so that they are there when they need them. The boys will have to learn about this sooner or later, anyway. It's just a natural human process.
2007-05-04 17:20:03 · answer #8 · answered by Maureen 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a teen mom, but my mom was. She had a period for the first three months while she was pregnant with me. So yes, you can be on your period if pregnant. Hope this answers your question.. =]
2016-05-20 22:49:58 · answer #9 · answered by holly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first off i have to say how lucky your boyfriend is to have found a woman that will care for his daughters' well beings. pull her aside and let her know she can come talk to you about those things anytime. ask her what she thinks she wants (tampons/ pad). whatever is comfortable for her is what you should get her. tell her to keep it in her room. it can be her & yours little secret. you've started a bond already. & do the same with the 2nd daughter. welcome her into the PMS club. good luck.
2007-05-04 15:53:39 · answer #10 · answered by lovely 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋