Preteen/period starter pack?!

My daughter is 10 and going through puberty. I feel like she’s going to start her period soon and we have had all the talks but aside from pads, wipes, heating pads, pain meds, not sure what do get her to prepare. It’s been a min since I first got my period lol. I want to put together a cute little care basket for her for it so she feels supported the most. Any ideas on how and what I should add?

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Following because I think my 10yo is also about to start 😩

The dollar tree has a starter pack with always brand and Tampax and is literally for kids their age. I just happened to see it there the other day and grabbed one for my daughter.

Also, why are they starting so young! 10 is crazy lol. What are the signs they are about to start?

6?!?! Omg! The mini bag is cute idea!

Yes the tiny backpacks are cute and there are lots of different designs on Amazon. next year in middle school kids can bring a small purse and she is excited about that.

To answer who said why are they starting so young. When my daughter started at school everyone freak out sent her to ER called DCF and police and it was a very short time waiting in the waiting room which usually takes forever because of everything but when the doctor came in he said all was good and healthy but many kids now days are starting as early as 5 due to all the hormones they ingest in all these different kinds of food now days and it's not uncommon for them to start early and he explained over the years they have slowly and slowly started earlier and it's because of the hormones in almost everything you buy do it. So I then started to buy more organic foods and I thought we were eating good food but you be surprised and even what you think is healthy food was inside it that isn't listed on the package. But that is what a doctor and some research told me on why they are starting so young. Not sure if it's totally true but it can be a factor at least. Hope this helps.

When my oldest was at this point I made her a little care package. Like her favorite chips and candy and drink she loved it cause she got to snack while cuddling a heating pad

Aww, i made my girls a care bag as well. Threw in some pads' wipes, cute stickers, a sweet chocolate treat, and extra garments just in case.
I've also had a talk with them a thousand times.
My mom told me horror stories about how her mom never spoke about it, and when it happened to her, she pulled a carrie and thought she was literally dying. 😅
I was like, yeah, my girls will not be going through that. Lol 😂 so we spoke about it often.

Thank you everyone! I got some pads and skin care stuff and pimple patches, wipes, face masks, fuzzy socks, heating pad and some candies and put it in a little bag all cute together for her

Definitely keep some deodorant , lip balm,extra underwear, sunscreen and personal I like to give my daughter a hair brush.

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Is this normal?

Is it just my husband that does this? He is able to work from home via his computer and in the mornings and evenings he is on there doing his job. When he is done for the day he tends to stay in the room and either play video games or watch something. He will occasionally come out and play with the girls for a few minutes and that’s it but when I really need him he says he is busy. My daughters are both 1 year old now and I am just wondering how much involvement should he have with them now?
Idk if this is the norm or not…..

Thoughts?

your soon to be brother in law (upon inquiry) told you that only a few kids from the family were attending his wedding because they are over the age cut off..

Tablet for kids

Alright don’t need any negative Nancy’s telling me not to get my 2yo a tablet so if that’s what your gunna do please don’t participate in my poll.

We’re about to move cross country 3+ day trip and my 2yo and 9m hate the car I’m talking scream their heads off till they are out of their seats. We’ve already changed car seats and it didn’t help so I’d like to at least have one entertained and sit next to baby and try and distract her or put her to sleep. Our new car has tvs but since they are rear faced my 2yo can’t see it.

Debating getting her a tablet or dvd player right now on long car rides I end up giving her my phone because I get so overwhelmed sitting in between both of them screaming and crying.

And yes I do bring different toys I bring snacks I play songs try to distract her other ways but for the sake of not losing my mind on this move I think this is best.

-A very overwhelmed and anxious to move mama 😓

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Hey everyone my baby is 5 months old and I want to reduce/cut screen time as I have read up on how bad it is what activities did people do to keep their baby entertained. Thank you in advance.

Daycare?

Thoughts on daycare?? Truly, I am SCARED to be leaving my kid for daycare. I literally do not trust anyone, not even family (they haven’t given me a reason it’s just trust issues on my end, you never know). He’s turning 3 and I’ve been a sahm the whole time but tbh my man doesn’t make enough for us to move out somewhere more calm . We live in a ‘not so safe’ area in LA and I’m just not used to living here so I just want us to give my son a better life and in order to speed up the process I would have to work.. I do lashes at home and I’d be open to take new clients so I wouldn’t have to look for work but I’m just scared to lose my license 😭

I feel physically sick

I was going through my partners phone. He doesnt mind it. I let him go through mine,we have our emails on the tablet im an open book nothing to hide. I fine this one girl on his phone, they know each other they used to work together. Then I see that he is asking about her dating life blah blah. Then he texted "lucky enough you are one of a few beautiful" um WTF & " thats what i said if not i will have been with you" we have a 16 month old together we are engaged. I cant sleep he is sleeping next to me and I feel so sick I cant ive cried twice and I feel like im breaking