Helping Your Daughter Adjust to Wearing Bras at School

As a mom, one of the significant milestones you'll navigate with your daughter is introducing her to the world of bras, especially when it's time to wear them to school. Whether she's excited or apprehensive about this new phase, here are practical tips and supportive advice to help her adjust with confidence:

starting the conversation

Initiating a conversation about bras or puberty can feel daunting, especially if you’ve never brought it up before. However, it’s essential for her comfort and understanding, and can be a great opportunity to bond too! Choose a relaxed moment, perhaps during a private chat or while shopping for school supplies, to introduce the topic naturally

creating a positive experience

Make the experience positive and empowering:

• Educate and share your experience: Explain the purpose of bras, emphasizing that they provide support and comfort as her body changes. You can share about your own puberty experience and offer some advice! Many girls feel peer pressure and are worried if they haven’t gotten their periods yet. It’s important for her to know that puberty is unique to everyone, and things will happen when they need to! 
• Shopping together: Turn bra shopping into a bonding experience. Whether you’re buying her an Apricotton bra online, or letting her explore different styles and fabrics at the mall, it can be a fun time!
• Celebrating the milestone: Acknowledge this milestone as a step towards growing up. Celebrate her journey through puberty and reassure her that it’s natural to feel a mix of emotions. This is a great time to remind her that questions are totally normal, and that she should feel comfortable asking them anytime.

choosing the right bra

When selecting her first bras for school, consider:

• Comfort is key: Opt for soft, breathable fabrics and seamless designs that won’t cause irritation during long school days. Traditional cup bras that are made with wires and stiff fabrics might not be the best choice for your daughter if she’s still growing. I’d recommend our Perfect Bra 2.0, which is super soft and comfy for any girl trying bras for the first time.
• Proper fit: Measure her chest and underbust accurately to ensure she gets a bra that properly fits. Avoid bras that are too tight or restrictive. Apricotton bras make it so much easier to find her size, since our bras grow with girls. All you need is her underbust measurement and our easy size guide! 
• Beginner styles: Look for starter bras or bralettes that offer gentle support without overwhelming her with underwires or padding. Some bras with complicated designs, straps, and hooks may seem intimidating! 

supporting her day-to-day

Help her adjust to wearing bras at school with practical tips:

• Practice makes perfect: Encourage her to wear her new bras at home before school starts to get used to the feeling.
• Make it fun: Incorporate bra-wearing into her morning routine. You can pick out her outfit together and help her feel confident to start the day!
• Emergency Kit: Pack a spare bra in her school bag, just in case. This ensures she’s covered if she ever needs a quick change. It’s also a good idea to include period supplies in case she ever needs a pad or tampon at school.

Helping your daughter adjust to wearing bras at school is a significant step in her journey towards independence and self-confidence. By offering guidance, understanding her emotions, and celebrating this milestone together, you can ensure she feels supported and empowered as she embraces this new chapter in her life. We’re here to help you both in this journey! We’ve all gone through the struggles of puberty and bra shopping, which is why we designed the comfiest bras for growing girls.

About the Author:
Lindsay is a Health Science and Business student at Western University who loves cooking and enjoying the outdoors. She hopes that more girls can feel confident growing up, and totally wishes she had Apricotton bras as a teen!