For a teenage girl, a bra is not only underwear, but also a kind of sign of growing up and the beginning of a new stage in life. You need to choose underwear for a teenager carefully, taking into account the anatomical features of the figure and, of course, the wishes of the child. As a rule, a bra is needed for girls at 10-12 years old, and mothers should be ready to buy the first "adult" underwear together.
Advice for moms
Don't be nervous and worried if your daughter asks you to buy her new underwear. This is a normal stage of growing up that everyone goes through. It is worse if the child is afraid to turn to his mother with such a request.
It is better to take the initiative and, noticing changes in the daughter's body, offer to buy her the first bra. Even if a 12-year-old girl doesn’t need a bra yet, but she insists on buying it so as not to stand out from her peers, it’s better not to argue and fulfill her desire while maintaining a close relationship.
When should I buy my first bra?
Experiencing the action of hormones, the girl's breasts begin to form with the onset of puberty. The timing of this "happy" period for parents is individual. According to average statistics, a bra for a girl of 12 years old may already be needed, but in the smallest size (girth under the bust - 65 cm). Although the breasts are still small, walking without a bra can cause physical discomfort. Girls with later puberty can wear a bra by 14-16 years old.
Size and types of models
A bra for a girl of 12 years old can be either the smallest size (zero, chest size 65-68 cm), or close to an adult size grid. For the convenience of choosing the size, you can focus on the table of teenage underwear sizes below.
The first bra for a 12-year-old girl should be bought only after trying on, during which you can determine which model is more comfortable to wear. You can find the following types of bras in teen stores:
- Bra-top - a cropped T-shirt with a pocket for insertable cups that can be removed. A convenient option, suitable for active pastime and the youngest young ladies.
- Seamless bra made from a single piece of fabric and does not have a single seam. This model is suitable for a teenage girl whose breasts are still growing, because the bodice is able to naturally maintain its shape without causing discomfort.
- Sports bras are designed to reduce breast movement during physical activity. Howas a rule, the straps of such models are wide, and the cups completely cover the chest, protecting it. Sports underwear is selected depending on the degree of load, doctors do not recommend wearing such models every day.
- Unwired bra. The name speaks for itself. Very comfortable model that does not compress or put pressure on breasts that are not yet fully formed.
- Linen with cups is the most popular model that can give shape, with the right choice of size, anatomically correctly forms the chest.
- Push-up bra with inserts that lift the bust. The model is able to visually make the chest larger, the inserts can be removed. For daily use, not recommended by experts, but suitable for special occasions.
Selection rules
Teenage girls 10-12 years old should buy tops, seamless or sports bras. They support the chest and are not harmful to he alth. Bras for girls 12-14 years old can already be more feminine, emphasizing the shape. Starting from the second size, you can wear a bra with cups without harm to he alth.
Below are a few more rules for choosing underwear for teenagers:
- It is worth stopping your attention on a model made of breathable material with a minimal addition of synthetics. The product must be at least 70% cotton.
- Underwear should correspond to the anatomical features of the teenager's body and repeat the shape of the breast.
- The straps of a bra should help to hold the chest and at the same time not press. If a teenage girl has a large bust, strapsshould be as wide as possible.
- Preferably the absence of hard bones and internal seams.
- The quality of the product should not cause doubt or concern.
Optimally, if a mother buys her daughter several bras of different models, in order to empirically determine which one is best for a teenager. It is not recommended to wear a bra all day, and even more so, to sleep in it.
