The first period: what is normal
Most girls get their first period between the ages of 10 and 15, usually about two years after breasts start to develop. The first cycles are often irregular, light one month and heavier the next, and that is expected while the body finds its rhythm.
Choosing first period products
Pads are usually the easiest place to start. Organic cotton pads and liners are soft on skin that is new to all this, and period underwear can make school days and nights feel more secure. Tampons are also an option once she feels ready; the smallest absorbency is the right start. The Period Essentials Kit brings the essentials together.
Talking about it at home
Calm, correct words make a real difference. A period is not dirty and not a secret; it is a sign that the body is working as it should.
When to see a doctor
If there is no period by 15, if bleeding soaks a pad every hour, or if pain keeps her home from school, a visit to the doctor is worth it.