How do I buy my first bra?

Your first bra should fit snugly around your back when fitted on the tightest hook so that it can be loosened as your bust gets bigger. The most important factor to consider when choosing the right size bra to start with is that the cup size is relative to the back size.
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Which bra is good for first time?

Crop tops – This is best as a starter bra and should be worn as soon as the nipples start to protrude. Soft cup bras – Once the breast tissue has developed a bit further (usually a few months after wearing the crop top), your daughter is probably ready for soft cupped bras, these work well as both tween and teen bras.
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How do girls choose their first bra?

Here are some helpful tips to consider:
  1. Get them measured. Many girl's bra styles don't have cup sizes, because young girls aren't fully developed yet. ...
  2. Watch the padding. Most girls who are beginning to develop don't need padding. ...
  3. Buy different styles.
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At what age should a girl get her first bra?

So for those who must have an age, the average age seems to be about 11. However, some children as young as 8 may start be starting puberty. I would say that the answer to, “When should girls start wearing a training bra?” is based on one of two reasons.
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How do you measure for a first bra?

What Size Bra to Buy?
  1. Run a tape measure just under your breasts, all the way around your back and ribcage. ...
  2. Make a note of your measurement and add 5 inches. ...
  3. To measure cup size, take the tape measure around your body across the fullest part of your breasts.
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Should a 4 year old wear a bra?

There's nothing wrong with little girls in age-appropriate bras, if they want to wear them. After all, science says that girls start puberty between the ages of 8 and 13, and studies have shown that some girls of color may go through puberty even younger than white girls.
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How do I get my daughter to shop for bras?

Five Tips to Buying Your Daughter's First Bra
  1. Decide how to talk to your daughter about puberty/body changes/and bra shopping. ...
  2. Know when it's the right time to go bra shopping. ...
  3. Be sensitive to her feelings. ...
  4. Get a proper bra fitting. ...
  5. Types of bras. ...
  6. Camisole/Shelf Bra. ...
  7. Sports Bra. ...
  8. Bralette.
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What bra should a 12 year old wear?

Soft cup bras are a good choice for girls with small to medium-sized breasts. These bras do not have an underwire for support, but they do offer a soft foam cup to give smaller breasts a bit of padding and support. Girls with larger breasts may prefer to opt for an underwire bra.
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What is the smallest size for a bra?

Generally, the A cup is considered the smallest available but for some this is still too big and compensating with a smaller band size won't help. If you want something that's going to fit your form you'll have to go down a level to an AA or even AAA cup.
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Should 11 year old wear a bra?

Understand the average age that girls develop.

The average age for a girl to start wearing a bra is age 11. Some girls need one by age 8, though, and some girls don't need one until they are 14.
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What do breast buds look like?

Breast buds are small disc-shaped rubbery lumps felt under the nipple. They are always normal. Nothing else looks like them. Breast buds have no risk of turning into cancer.
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How do you go bra shopping with your mom?

Ask while you are out shopping.

If you are uncomfortable asking your mom directly, then you can try suggesting the idea of wearing a bra. Arrange a time to go shopping with your mom. When you are approaching the bra department or store in the mall, ask if you two can go in together to check it out.
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Should I wear a bra to bed?

There's nothing wrong with wearing a bra while you sleep if that's what you're comfortable with. Sleeping in a bra will not make a girl's breasts perkier or prevent them from getting saggy. And it will not stop breasts from growing or cause breast cancer.
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How do I talk to my daughter about a bra?

Instead of blunt statements such as “you need a bra!” suggestions like “I was around your age when I first started wearing a bra, we should buy some for you soon” can help your daughter feel more relaxed and less alone.
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What do you do when your daughter wants a bra?

5 Ways To Respond When Your Boobless Daughter Asks For A Bra
  1. Ask Them Why They Want It. Giphy. ...
  2. Ask Them What Sort Of Bra They Want. Giphy. ...
  3. Be Honest About Bras. Giphy. ...
  4. Tell Them If They Change Their Mind, It's OK. Giphy. ...
  5. When Do You Want One? Giphy.
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Why do my breast hang down?

Saggy breasts happen for many reasons. Breastfeeding, wearing a bra, or not wearing a bra are not factors you need to worry about. Normal aging, pregnancy, smoking, and hormones are the major factors. There are many ways to manage these in your own life to improve breast firmness.
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Do bras shape your breasts?

“Wearing a bra doesn't affect the risk of breast sagging, or what is called 'breast ptosis,'” she says. It also won't impact the shape of your breasts.
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Does sleeping on your stomach flatten breasts?

If you regularly sleep face down, on your stomach, you're putting a lot of pressure on your breasts, which can flatten them. To reduce that pressure and maintain the natural shape of your breasts for as long as possible, it's a good idea to sleep on your side.
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How do I tell my parents I got my first period?

Your First Period: How to Tell your Mom
  1. Keep it Casual. It could just be the idea of a big sit-down talk that's intimidating. ...
  2. Write it Down. If it's hard for you to start a discussion in person, leave your mom a note where only she'd find it (in one of her dresser drawers or her purse maybe). ...
  3. Be Direct.
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How do I ask my mom to let me shave?

Offer a compromise.

Tell your mother that you'll only shave below the knees so you'll feel more comfortable in shorts, or ask if you can just try shaving once for a special occasion, such as a beach party. You might also ask if you can use a hair removal cream instead of shaving.
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Should I make my daughter wear a bra?

Unless her breasts are literally hanging out of her shirt (and in that case, it wouldn't be the lack of a bra that would be the issue), there is absolutely no reason she is violating any kind of dress code. She is allowed to do whatever she wants in terms of bras, and it is not your place to say a word.
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At what age do nipples pop out?

Breasts usually start to develop around the age of 9 to 11, but it's normal for them to start earlier or later. If a girl's breasts start to develop at a younger age, this doesn't mean she'll have bigger breasts than someone who starts to develop later.
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Why does my 11 year old daughter breast hurts?

Many young women experience pain as their breasts grow and this is nothing to worry about. Breasts develop as the hormones estrogen and progesterone are released at puberty. These hormones make the breast tissue grow. As it does, the surrounding skin may stretch, which is one reason breasts can hurt when they grow.
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Why do my nipples hurt when touched?

Friction is the most common reason for the nipples to be sore. Friction can occur if the nipples rub against a shirt or poorly-fitting bra, during sports activities, such as running, surfing, or basketball. Friction on the nipple can often cause soreness and a stinging pain. The skin may also become dry or chapped.
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Why do girls have breast?

In the primate world, plump breasts last only as long as breastfeeding doesexcept in humans. Women are busty all the time, even after menopause. According to some scientists, the trait is an evolutionary trick for snagging men and signals a woman's ability to feed her children.
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