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<\/center><\/p>\nWhen does it start? <\/p>\n What should we expect? <\/p>\n When do we shop for her first bra? <\/p>\n What is the \u201cideal\u201d first bra? Pullovers without \u201ccups\u201d include camisoles, crop tops, and sports bras<\/p>\n Traditional training bras \u2013 like a traditional bra usually with a clasp in rear (some offer front clasps)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n With or Without Padding? Without Padding. Bras without padding will create the slimmest profile under clothing, but do very little to conceal nipples from being seen from underneath some shirts.<\/p>\n With Padding.\u00a0 Bras with padding have a more significant profile under clothing, but fully conceal and may provide additional comfort. Depending on the brand and style, the amount of padding varies widely.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n What Color(s)? \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Shopping Tips Provide your daughter with positive but factual information in advance<\/p>\n Try on many different styles and sizes so she begins to understand her options<\/p>\n Continually remind her that opinions matter and you won\u2019t hurry her along<\/p>\n Recognize bras may not fit ideally at first, but need to fit snugly<\/p>\n Rather than beginning with several bras, consider starting with just a few then returning for another shopping trip once after she has worn them a few times<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n How Often Should She Wear Her New Bra(s)? Even if you decide it is important that she wear a bra every day when away from home, we don\u2019t recommend forcing your daughter to wear her bra continuously at home (day or night).\u00a0 Remember that developing breasts can be extremely tender to the touch and even painful for your daughter.\u00a0 Some girls find relief by taking off their bras, while others never want to remove their bras.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n How Private is this Milestone? <\/p>\n Co-written by Be Prepared. Period. & You ARE Loved<\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_margin=”-3px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.1″ column_structure=”1_4,1_2,1_4″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.4.1″ type=”1_4″][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.4.1″ type=”1_2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ custom_margin=”||1px|||”] Pin This Post For Later<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/12.jpg” _builder_version=”4.4.1″ hover_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.4.1″ type=”1_4″][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When does it start? The majority of girls will experience breast development in elementary school.\u00a0 While some will begin as soon as 1st grade, most girls are a bit older (8-12 years old).\u00a0 The initial breast development, often called budding, is typically the first sign of puberty. What should we expect? Not only will […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"
<\/strong>The majority of girls will experience breast development in elementary school.\u00a0 While some will begin as soon as 1st<\/sup> grade, most girls are a bit older (8-12 years old).\u00a0 The initial breast development, often called budding, is typically the first sign of puberty.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Not only will things begin to look different, they also will feel different too.\u00a0 Breast buds often begin as hard knots below the surface. The nipple and the darker area around the nipple, known as the areola, get darker and begin to poke out a bit creating a bump.\u00a0 While one may appear before the other, it is only a matter of weeks or months until the second arrives.\u00a0 Early on, it is also common for them to feel tender and\/or itchy.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>While every family must make this decision on their own, we recommend that you consider buying your daughter her first bra(s) when she develops breast buds (or earlier if she is a later developer who feels ready).<\/p>\n
<\/strong>There is no single bra style that is a perfect first bra for every girl. Consider the following likely options:<\/p>\n
<\/strong>There are good reasons for (and against) each, including:<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Don\u2019t limit her to plain white, but do keep her wardrobe (especially when considering very bright colors) in mind.\u00a0 (Also, if she doesn\u2019t want her bra \u201cto show\u201d more than color matters, especially with many summer tops.)<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Some of our best tips include:<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Some girls are excited to begin wearing bras and begin wearing them 24\/7\/365, while others are a bit less sure they really want to wear one (and some simply do not want to do so).\u00a0 Remember she has lived her whole life without a bra, so it is normal to need some time to get used to wearing one every day.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>We believe it is important both parents are aware of and respond positively to this milestone.\u00a0 This is not, however, the sort of news to broadcast to the world at large by phoning everyone in your contacts list or posting the news on Facebook.\u00a0 Keep this a private yet positive matter and use to help her learn how to accept and love her changing body without feeling shamed or embarrassed.\u00a0 Also, be sure she knows she can tell her best friends if she so desires.<\/p>\n<\/center>\n\n<\/a>\n\nWhen does it start?\n<\/strong>The majority of girls will experience breast development in elementary school. While some will begin as soon as 1st<\/sup> grade, most girls are a bit older (8-12 years old). The initial breast development, often called budding, is typically the first sign of puberty.\n\n \n\nWhat should we expect?\n<\/strong>Not only will things begin to look different, they also will feel different too. Breast buds often begin as hard knots below the surface. The nipple and the darker area around the nipple, known as the areola, get darker and begin to poke out a bit creating a bump. While one may appear before the other, it is only a matter of weeks or months until the second arrives. Early on, it is also common for them to feel tender and\/or itchy.\n\n \n\nWhen do we shop for her first bra?\n<\/strong>While every family must make this decision on their own, we recommend that you consider buying your daughter her first bra(s) when she develops breast buds (or earlier if she is a later developer who feels ready).\n\n \n\nWhat is the \u201cideal\u201d first bra?\n<\/strong>There is no single bra style that is a perfect first bra for every girl. Consider the following likely options:\n\nPullovers without \u201ccups\u201d include camisoles, crop tops, and sports bras\n\nTraditional training bras \u2013 like a traditional bra usually with a clasp in rear (some offer front clasps)\n\n \n\nWith or Without Padding?\n<\/strong>There are good reasons for (and against) each, including:\n\nWithout Padding. Bras without padding will create the slimmest profile under clothing, but do very little to conceal nipples from being seen from underneath some shirts.\n\nWith Padding. Bras with padding have a more significant profile under clothing, but fully conceal and may provide additional comfort. Depending on the brand and style, the amount of padding varies widely.\n\n <\/strong>\n\nWhat Color(s)?\n<\/strong>Don\u2019t limit her to plain white, but do keep her wardrobe (especially when considering very bright colors) in mind. (Also, if she doesn\u2019t want her bra \u201cto show\u201d more than color matters, especially with many summer tops.)\n\n <\/strong>\n\nShopping Tips\n<\/strong>Some of our best tips include:\n\nProvide your daughter with positive but factual information in advance\n\nTry on many different styles and sizes so she begins to understand her options\n\nContinually remind her that opinions matter and you won\u2019t hurry her along\n\nRecognize bras may not fit ideally at first, but need to fit snugly\n\nRather than beginning with several bras, consider starting with just a few then returning for another shopping trip once after she has worn them a few times\n\n <\/strong>\n\nHow Often Should She Wear Her New Bra(s)?\n<\/strong>Some girls are excited to begin wearing bras and begin wearing them 24\/7\/365, while others are a bit less sure they really want to wear one (and some simply do not want to do so). Remember she has lived her whole life without a bra, so it is normal to need some time to get used to wearing one every day.\n\nEven if you decide it is important that she wear a bra every day when away from home, we don\u2019t recommend forcing your daughter to wear her bra continuously at home (day or night). Remember that developing breasts can be extremely tender to the touch and even painful for your daughter. Some girls find relief by taking off their bras, while others never want to remove their bras.\n\n <\/strong>\n\nHow Private is this Milestone?\n<\/strong>We believe it is important both parents are aware of and respond positively to this milestone. This is not, however, the sort of news to broadcast to the world at large by phoning everyone in your contacts list or posting the news on Facebook. Keep this a private yet positive matter and use to help her learn how to accept and love her changing body without feeling shamed or embarrassed. 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