Small sanitary towels for 12 year old?

soon2bjobless

My dd has just had her very first period (awwwwww) and I was stumped what to buy her as I use Tampax.

Our local Asda had some especially for Teens but they are still very wide.

Can anyone recommend a narrower one (that doesnt look like a nappy to her!)

cheers

Linda

the_devil_made_me_do_it

The green pack of Always Ultra without the wings is probably your best solution. They are more like a panty liner than a sanitary towel, so are thin and discreet yet give fantastic protection.

mandy.h_2

my daughter is very petitie and has used always ultra but prefers the new always silk says they are better

UKTigerlily

I think you can get mini size tampons that should fit her fine, if she'd prefer to use those

sillyvixen

occasionally aways do them with a free little storage tin - if you see these at any point it would certainly be worth getting a few. when your daughter open her bag at school to get her books out if anyone sees the tin it looks nice and discreet and a bit like a small eyeshadow pallet tin.

SuziQ

As a nurse who used to work in Family planning,smears etc I would advise against starting a 12 year old on tampons. There is growing evidence to show irritation/sensetivity of the cervix which can lead to problems later in life,plus there is the added risk of introducing e.coli/thrush into the vagina if hygiene isn't 100% (ie bugs left on the perineal skin after defaecation if not able to wash straight afterwards). Besides this it's a big ask of a 12 year old coming to terms with major changes in the body.

Savvy_Sue

The PoGo pack has been mentioned elsewhere, definitely worth getting one of those!

If her flow is light enough, would she get away with panti liners?

pink_princess

Hi my 11 year old had her first period on boxing day.We got her bodyform in the pink packet they are very thin yet really absorbant (she seemed really heavy for a first period) .She s been fine with these but it could be a case of trial and error for you s .
The info we found said not to use tampons at all .
HTH
PP

creased-leach

Wilkinsons used to do a pack for smaller girls too- we had the same problem with our eldest (still only a size 6 at 18). I'd advise against tampons too- at 12, remembering to take them out could mean TSS was an issue- along with the stuff already mentioned.

Hope you find something suitable.

jimjams_mommy

I think that when anyone starts their period tampon use is a big step. I would try linners for days towards the end of period. like savi sue said.

When your daughter is ready for tampons remember the risk of toxic shock syndrom when using tampons. Information on this TSS is printed on the instructions but are always forgotten when the intructions are no longer needed.
Only know about this (TSS) as DH is anti-tampon as ex gf sister had it and nearly died. Hate to scare her but just thought I would share this information.

Good luck with the moods!

moneypooh

As above really, DD is 14 and had periods for 2 years. She has managed well with bodyform/always 'wings' variety and a night time pad for extra reassurance at night. She's very sporty and these new slimline pads have coped well.