What Pad Is Best for Young Girls

My daughter is now 13 but she has been using the Always pads with wings that are orange. We buy them at Costco most of the time. At night or on heavy days she wears the green always pads with wings. The panty liners are good for her to wear if she's worried that she just might start any day. Let her know to listen to her body...if she feels cramps (something other than a tummy ache) or if her breasts feel tender she might be getting ready to start.

Hi R.,

I am a HUGE fan of Kotex Curved Maxis. They contour to your underwear/body and are therefore, virtually invisible. They are a "medium flow" maxi and thin, but I use them on my heaviest days without too many problems. I usually just end up using one or two more on those days. I also like the Kotex Overnight Longs for sleeping - I like being able to sprawl out or even curl up in a ball at night if I have to. You might want to give the camp counselors/chaperones/nurse a "heads up" too. That way if your daughter does start her period during camp, she has someone to go to for help/advice. Anyway, I hope this helps.

D.

They have always ultra slim with wings. They have a slender version it used to say "great for teens" on the package, but they may have changed their labeling.

It's great you are talking to her about this before she goes away.

I have already endowed my daughter with her first box of Natracare, organic cotton, pads with wings so she has them when the time comes. A lot of regular pads and tampons have chemicals in them that I personally don't want in or near where I am most vulnerable. They are available at just about any store that sells natural foods and / or supplements (Whole Foods and Vitamin Shoppe for example.)

I don't know how much time you have before she goes to camp, but I found this link where you can request free samples from Kotex and they give you a variety: http://www.mysavings.com/free-samples/Kotex-Sample-Pack/6...
I know OB Tampons makes a variety pack, I was looking to see if there was one for pads.
Also, Always has a little "Find out which Always® products are right for you!" quiz which might be helpful:
http://www.always.com/en_us/bg_ps/pages/ps_main.shtml?pag...
Best of luck!

R.,

I like Always ultrathin with wings. I think they would be thin enough for your daughter and also give her the added protection. Thats what I would buy-- good luck!

Molly

More than likely she will not have heavy flow the first couple of months so a panty liner may be okay. Another option are the pads for "light days". Good luck

Hi R. Always makes a pad thats for slender sizes that is what i buy for my girls

Always Ultra Thin Pads are best. They are so thin they are hardly noticeable. They come in many different sizes and styles (with and without wings). I haven't had any problem with them leaking either. I've tried other Ultra Thin brands but they have not been as good and there is nothing more embarrassing than that for a young girl.

I like the Kotex light days better than the Always. Always used to make me itch like crazy (though it has been many years now... and my sister, who's very sensitive to dyes and perfumes, has no problem with them).

One more tidbit: whatever she wears is going to feel huge and conspicuous, but really, no one is going to know except her! I hope she doesn't start while she is away... just for her own security!

Kotex makes an ultra thin pad but they may be to long for your daughter depending on how big she is. Also I think Always brand came out with a smaller pad for younger girls but it could be a different brand thati'm thinking of. You could call Planned Parenthood and ask them about it, or your doctor. Pads are pretty much a trial and error thing and sometimes you have to try different ones before you find the one that's right for her, that's what I had to do. I do use the Kotex ultra thin and they work well on light and slightly heavy days, they also come wrapped in little packages that are discrete for younger girls, small enough to fit in a front jeans pocket. Good Luck!

It was a good idea to give your daughter panti liners but you know what you can do is give your child a starter kit of pads,panti liners ,and even tampons and it even comes with a purse it is by u by Kotex hope this was helpful

I recommend the Always with wings. They are not too big and they stay in place to avoid leakage.