How do I tell 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.

How do I talk to my daughter about bras?

Remind your daughter that breasts come in different shapes.

Talk to your daughter about the kind of bra she would like. If she is confused, let her know what might best work with her size and shape. Let your daughter know that every body is different, which may also help her better accept her changing shape.

How do I introduce my daughter to my bra?

What age should a girl start wearing a bra?

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. Every girl is different! You could also start out by wearing a tank top under your shirts.

What do you do when your daughter wants a bra?

How To Ask Your Mom For Your First Bra

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.

How should a beginner wear a bra?

The center gore should lie flat at the center of your breasts and the underwires should comfortably sit right under your breasts, without digging into the skin. The underwired cups will only lift your breasts tissues if they fit you correctly or else they will make you uncomfortable and uneasy.

How do you ask for a bra?

Once you are in the store, ask your mom, "Do you think it is time for me to wear a bra? I kind of feel like it is time." As you approach the store you could also say, "Mom can we take a look in the bra section? I kind of think it is time for me to start wearing a bra."

What happens if you don't wear a bra?

"If you don't wear a bra, your breasts will sag," says Dr. Ross. "If there's a lack of proper, long-term support, breast tissue will stretch and become saggy, regardless of breast size."

Can a 7 year old have breast buds?

Breast buds are normal, small disc-shaped rubbery lumps felt under the nipple. Age: they normally occur in 8 to 12 year old girls. They are the first sign of puberty. Sometimes, they are even normal in 7 year olds.

What type of bra should a 10 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.

What type of bra should a 12 year old wear?

2. What Kind of Bras Should 12-Year-Olds Wear? 12-year-old girls can wear a training or sports bra or soft cup bra, or underwire bra as they can offer comfort, coverage, support. The underwire bra's U-shaped wire helps support developing breasts.

At what age do breast buds appear?

Breast Development

Girls usually begin puberty between the ages of 8 and 13 years old. The earliest sign of puberty in most girls is the development of breast "buds," nickel-sized bumps under the nipple. It is not unusual for breast growth to start on one side before the other.

What are the signs of puberty in a girl?

As girls move through this stage, typically between ages 9½ and 14: The breasts continue budding. Pubic and underarm hair begins to grow. Genital hair darkens, coarsens and covers more of the genitals.

Should a 6 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.

How do you indirectly ask a girl about her bra size?

How do I ask my dad for a bra?

Write a note.

If you are simply too nervous to talk, then compose a quick letter to your parent or guardian in which you ask them to help you select and purchase a bra. Keep the letter brief and to-the-point.

Is it OK to 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.

Should a girl wear bra while sleeping at night?

Wearing bra while sleeping may boost the growth of fungal infection since it may create moisture around the bosom area. Avoid wearing bra while sleeping and give your breasts time to breathe.

Why does my 8 year old have breasts?

For girls, puberty generally starts sometime between 8 and 13 years of age. For most girls, the first evidence of puberty is breast development, but for others it may be the growth of pubic hair. As breasts start to grow, a girl will have small, firm, sometimes tender lumps (called breast buds) under her nipples.

Why does my 7 year old have breasts?

Precocious puberty in girls is often due to the hypothalamus sending these signals earlier than it should. This may run in families and usually not a medical problem. Rarely, precocious puberty may occur due to a more serious medical problem, such as a brain tumor or trauma.

Why does my 5 year old have breasts?

The onset of breast development in girls less than 8 years of age may be the first sign of precocious puberty or more likely a condition referred to as benign premature thelarche. Benign thelarche is most commonly seen in girls who are under 2 or older than 6 years of age.

How can a 11 year old get bigger breasts?

The only way to permanently change breast size is through cosmetic surgery, which comes with its own risks (and expense). Doctors usually prefer that girls wait until development is complete before getting surgery. *Names have been changed to protect user privacy.

How do you measure a girl for a bra?

Measure her breasts to find her cup size.

Same deal as the rib cage—only this time, move the measuring tape up around the fullest part of her breasts. Once again, if she is between inches, round UP. Now it's time for some math. Subtract your daughter's rib cage measurement from her breast measurement.