DD developing at a really young age..

amother

Sat, Feb 27 2021, 11:59 pm

DD is just 9 but really can use a bra already. I feel like she’s too young, but her clothing really doesn’t fit normally. Any ideas?!

livinginisrael

Sun, Feb 28 2021, 12:01 am

My dd started wearing atraining bra at 9 and got her period at 9.5 Sad

Really young. but girls are getting it much younger these days

amother

Sun, Feb 28 2021, 12:20 am

I guess I will have to get her one now. I just assumed that most girls start wearing a sports bra at age 10/11, and she’ll feel very different.

amother

Floralwhite

Sun, Feb 28 2021, 12:23 am

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DrMom

Sun, Feb 28 2021, 12:24 am

amother [ OP ] wrote:

I guess I will have to get her one now. I just assumed that most girls start wearing a sports bra at age 10/11, and she’ll feel very different.

Does she really need a sports bra?

If she just started developing, a simple soft cotton bra might be fine.

amother

Smokey

Sun, Feb 28 2021, 12:25 am

I have the same thing with my 9 yr old daughter. She's so young.
And so immature.
She already got her period and really needs a bra

Teomima

Sun, Feb 28 2021, 12:27 am

amother [ OP ] wrote:

I guess I will have to get her one now. I just assumed that most girls start wearing a sports bra at age 10/11, and she’ll feel very different.

She's young but it's not unheard of. I developed at that age, too.

Depending on how large she is, there's undershirts that have extra coverage on top that are less conspicuous, but if she needs more there are light starter bras. Sports bras are not the best thing to begin with, they're large and tight.

amother

Sun, Feb 28 2021, 12:30 am

This is my first girl so I’m a bit clueless. I don’t want her to be embarrassed in camp if she is the only kid her age wearing a bra. Is it very unusual for a third grade kid to wear a bra?

amother

Indigo

Sun, Feb 28 2021, 12:31 am

When 9.5 dd tried on her dress for her sisters wedding, it was clear she needed something. So we went to walmart and bought her cotton bras similar to the one posted above.
The funny part was her older sisters who saw the picture I sent on the family whatsApp each called me to gently tell me that little dd needed a bra. I think they thought I was in denial that my baby is growing up. (I already had the period talk with her too).

amother

Ruby

Sun, Feb 28 2021, 12:33 am

amother [ OP ] wrote:

This is my first girl so I’m a bit clueless. I don’t want her to be embarrassed in camp if she is the only kid her age wearing a bra. Is it very unusual for a third grade kid to wear a bra?

Yes, there are kids that age who wear training bras.
It will be more embarrassing for her to obviously need a bra and not be wearing one yet. I remember girls like that when I was growing up, and I felt bad for them (they had oblivious mothers, I guess).

amother

Lemon

Sun, Feb 28 2021, 12:41 am

There are meds to put puberty on hold. Talk to a good pediatric endocrinologist. 9 is really young

amother

Coral

Sun, Feb 28 2021, 12:48 am

My girls all wear these for the first 1-2 years. Size Medium and up has a built in shelf bra. It eases the transition from regular undershirt to regular bra.
https://www.gapcanada.ca/brows.....ntent

amother

Sun, Feb 28 2021, 12:59 am

amother [ Lemon ] wrote:

There are meds to put puberty on hold. Talk to a good pediatric endocrinologist. 9 is really young

Why is early puberty a problem, though? (Besides for her being uncomfortable in a bra) I wouldn’t want to give her medication unless it’s really warranted.

amother

Floralwhite

Sun, Feb 28 2021, 1:05 am

amother [ OP ] wrote:

Any recommendations for light starter bras?

One I posted above. Used it for all my girls

amother

Sun, Feb 28 2021, 1:09 am

amother [ Floralwhite ] wrote:

One I posted above. Used it for all my girls

Thanks for the recommendation;)

smss

Sun, Feb 28 2021, 1:12 am

amother [ Lemon ] wrote:

There are meds to put puberty on hold. Talk to a good pediatric endocrinologist. 9 is really young

Some have really horrible, possibly permanent, side effects. I am far from anti-meds but STAY AWAY FROM LUPRON.

amother

Coffee

Sun, Feb 28 2021, 1:29 am

amother [ OP ] wrote:

Why is early puberty a problem, though? (Besides for her being uncomfortable in a bra) I wouldn’t want to give her medication unless it’s really warranted.

Because 9 years old is way too young to be dealing with a period and getting an adult body. 9 years old is still a little kid.

Amelia Bedelia

Sun, Feb 28 2021, 1:31 am

amother [ Coffee ] wrote:

Because 9 years old is way too young to be dealing with a period and getting an adult body. 9 years old is still a little kid.

Not to mention her height....

amother

Mistyrose

Sun, Feb 28 2021, 2:13 am

The height could be a concern. Worth a talk with a doc.