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When does my daughter need a bra?
A girl's first bra is about more than just breast support. You can read about when the time has come and how you can support your daughter in the early stages of puberty.
When puberty begins, your child's body and mind change. When a child reaches puberty varies greatly. They say that, on average, girls start it a little earlier than boys.
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Physical changes in particular can cause insecurities in girls and boys. On the one hand, because they themselves notice that they are changing, but also because they notice that other people react to them differently.
For young girls is next to thatBreast growth is often a topic that they deal with and deal with a lot. They can often feel insecure or ashamed, especially at the beginning.
As a parent, you can help your child by talking openly about changes. However, some children find this very uncomfortable. Then you shouldn't force a conversation about it. But you can still support the next generation. For example, by getting him new underwear for the new phase of his life - without it becoming embarrassing.
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Signs your child needs a bra
In the sense that the bra supports the breast and protects the back and shoulders, girls can use a bra if the breast is already larger. That's less about the first bra and the onset of breast growth. Rather, it should support girls mentally.
The first bra, no matter what shape, can have an emotional meaning. Because to a certain extent it represents growing up or becoming a woman.
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Girls often have the desire to keep up with their friends. So if you already have a bra, but your child isn't actually ready yet, you shouldn't use that as a reason for not fulfilling your desire for new underwear.
If you notice that your daughter's breast buds are starting to grow, or ask your child specifically about it, then you can buy a first bra in the form of a bustier or sports bra if your child wants it, of course together.
On average, girls are 11 years old when breast growth begins. But it can also happen that one is only 8 years old and another is already 14 years old.
Especially when breast growth begins, a slight feeling of pressure and slight pain can occur in the breast area. A well-fitting sports bra or bustier can reduce these minor discomforts.
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What you should pay attention to when buying a bra
Because the first bra is worn less for health reasons and more for emotional reasons, it should be particularly comfortable and ideally made of cotton. This makes it particularly comfortable to wear. However, he doesn't need any cups or lace decorations.
The breast takes a while to reach the size of an A cup. (). But when the time comes, you can also buy a bra with soft cups, but please without underwire. Push-ups, which make the breasts appear larger, are not necessary for (young) girls.
You should re-measure the measurements every four weeks. So that the bra is comfortable, fits well and really fits.
Important thing to remember: Of course, there are many women and girls who consciously don't want to wear a bra. And that is a good and important development. Everyone should be able to decide freely when it comes to their own body.
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