First period

trace_567

Another vote for always ultra with wings here. Personally I use the normal size.
I started at 11. Now 30. Thankfully towels and tampons have greatly improved over the years.

As was suggested maybe try getting a few free samples that when the time comes she can try.

I like the ones with wings myself as it stops them from slipping or moving etc. Also added protection if its a bit heavy.

Might be worth you getting some and getting her to take 1 or 2 in her school bag. She might not start for a few years, however it would be more embarrassing for her to start at school and have nothing with her.

trace_567

Also when the time comes for trying out tampons I would highly recommend going for Tampax Applicator mini. They have the same absorbency as regular ones, but they are thin making it way easier to start with.

mum2one

my vote is bodyform 1st, ive got the coil now - so no time mth but from 11 to 33, bodyform come out tops, always are good.

I found the wings brilliant - after having daughter I had 6 mth stint of time of month, so once got rid of those lovely!!!!!!!!!!! maternity pads, back to bodyform/
Also get her some panty liners, she may just have a spot last day, not just money saving, save having towel there. highly recommend carefree liners/

Def agree with other poster. get a couple in bag ready now, I had the misfortune 1st period, school trip to France, luckly lady teacher, trying to explain to a french chemist what we wanted.......... never again.... x

debjay

Thanks for all the great replies. It has given me lots of ideas and have signed up for the free samples to try before we buy.
DD already has some in her school bag just in case and I got her a book about periods that was recommended on here last year.
It has hard to believe that she is at that age already though

AnnieH

My step-daughter is 11 and came over to stay with us over Christmas. My Oh found some sanitary towels in her suitcase, and was really shocked. I told him that she already wears a bra, and she's "at the right age" but I think he ws more upset at the thought of his little girl growing up IYSWIM.

Sola

My stepdaughter was 11 and still at primary school when she started and was so excited she phoned her Dad to tell him. Next visit she dragged him all round the supermarket discussing the pros and cons of different supplies. We'd had some in-depth discussions before she started and she was always keen to hear my experiences and those of my friends. She moved herself over to Lillets tampons after a few months; we just made sure there was a selection in the house for her to choose from.

sazziecee

I used always ultra when I started my periods at 11. I used to get the wings ones but I stopped for 2 reasons 1) my school skirt was a really tight one and during a science lesson a boy sat behind me told me he could see my wings!! not sure if he actually could but as I was on my period at the time it was enough to make me stop using winged towels 2) As I was not a skinny girl, not big, probably a 12/14 like now the wings used to rub on my thigh fat and give me a rash

For some reason from age 8 onwards I couldn't wait to start my period and had already sent off for loads of tampon samples with coupons from magazines, I had a drawer full by the time I started, lol

After about 3 months of towels I switched to tampons, non-applicator though as I found applicators harder to use (since found out I have a strangely positioned cervix so thats probably why)

I used to wear a towel at night though as for some reason I was very heavy overnight and would leak if I used a tampon

noonesperfect

You can get "wing-free" Always, without going to have a look in my bathroom cupboard :rolleyes: I think it's just the pale green normal pack. (I have the range! pale green, dark green, purple and dark blue for nighttime;) ). One for every occasion you might say .
I don't mind the wings, helps keep them in place
I remember the ones with loops and a belt :eek: and the first thick stick ons!

keelykat

I read yesterday on the boots grabbit board, that some always towels are 40p in boots right now-the freshelle ones with the wipes i think.

After trying out lots of brands/towels/tampons/sizes etc im happy using asda's own compact tampons and bodyform large liners (or asdas own liners). I use the liners for peace of mind, but they are small enough to feel descreet. I dont often wear towels these days in the day, as i admit i still feel a tad self conscious when using them. But ill use them at night. The larger liners are great for the days when im only spotting, so not heavy enough for a tampon (as i then feel too dry and is sore to pull out sorry for tmi!).

My mom was great, brought me all sorts of towels and tampons to try-she must have spent a fortune! but everyones different and so it sometimes takes a while to find the right products to suit you.

Keely.

iceicebaby

When I had my first period at 12, my mum had already bought me some towels. They were the first of the stick on ones and were like having cushions between your legs and made me feel really self concious. My older Sister then introduced me to the lil-ets mini tampons by my second period, but I still used towels at night.

These days towels are far less bulky that they were and now i only use lil-ets tampons if I am going to work or going out. If I am home or at night sleeping I use always with wings.

I think its just a matter of trying out lots of different products but dont be afraid of her trying tampons if she wants to. The little ones are really little.