Get a First Period Kit and Be Prepared!

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.