Even though you may
already know a lot about getting your period, or you have ensured
your child understands what it’s all about, it is impossible to
predict the moment those first cramps strike, and good old Aunt Flo
arrives for her first visit. It is quite nerve wracking to wonder
when it will happen, and a First Kit can take away most of the stress
and strain.
Be Ready for It All
While a First PeriodKit, naturally, includes the many items needed to manage any point in
a period, it should also include resources for doing more than
protecting garments and being comfortable if out and about when the
moment arrives.
For example, the
cramping that is part of most periods can come as a nasty shock to
almost any young woman, and so a Period Kit should include things
that might help address the pain. A safe to use heating patch can be
a life saver for lower back or abdominal pain. A little key chain
designed to conceal a few pain relievers is also extremely welcome,
and a sweet little bag to store it all and tote around in a
fashionable way is also quite nice.
Knowing the Answers
In addition to
addressing the pain that comes as a bit of a surprise with a first
period, any First Kit should incorporate tools that give girls
instant answers, and particularly to questions they might be too
afraid to ask. After all, a girl may be nowhere near home or her
parents when she begins her first period. That is why a guide
book with quick and easy to find answers should be tucked into
that fashionable tote.
For instance, a girl
who has never had a period may not know if she should use the regular
pad or the liner. She may not know how or when to use feminine wipes,
and she may not know when the best time is to take a bit of pain
relieving medication. Being able to open up a small guide and get to
the answers fast will be a remarkably comforting option.
What About Mom and Dad?
Does
a First Period Kit have anything a parent might need? Of course it
does! It should have some FAQs posed by young women to their parents
or healthcare providers, along with good
answers to those common concerns. Remember, mom or dad may not be
fully prepared for the kinds of questions to be asked, and not all
families are comfortable just diving into a discussion about periods
and how to deal with them.
Mom and dad may not
know about the different types of flow or how to explain what they
mean. They may not be aware of the level of cramping or discomfort
their daughter experiences, and should be able to offer comfort about
the length of the pain and what to do about it.
Life is full of
surprises. Some are pleasant and some are not. Some, like a first
period, are anticipated, but cannot be predicted, and so a
Period Kit from Be Prepared. Period. is a great gift and
resource.