First period kit: what to have at home and in your backpack
Assemble your school emergency kit and discover Sos么's perfect trick to never be caught off guard away from home.
Imagine being at school and noticing your first period has suddenly started. It gives you butterflies just thinking about staining your clothes or your chair, right? No need to panic! The solution to this fear is very simple and it is called organization.
Assembling your first period kit is the secret to feeling super secure. You are ready for any surprise and in control of your body.
When you know the signs that the big day is coming, it gets much easier to prepare in advance. Let's build your kit together?
What is the first period kit?
Knowledge is power and the more you know, the safer you feel. The kit is your security arsenal to take anywhere. Basically, it is an emergency pouch that every girl has in her backpack.
Having this kit ready is like having a superpower! It guarantees that you are聽taking care of your body during your period聽and that you won't go through any trouble away from home, whether at school or hanging out with your friends.
What to put in your kit to feel safe
It is time to find out exactly what to put in your pouch. You can ask your parents for help when doing this shopping.
Write down this survival list:
1. Pads or period underwear
The聽pad聽is the main item in your little bag. Choosing the best pad for your first period depends 100% on your taste. You can test several models until you find your favorite.
It can be a regular disposable pad, a longer model for the night or modern period underwear. The important thing is to understand which one makes you feel comfortable.
But how will I know, Soso? Well, you can choose one model to take in your kit, but keep other options at home. This way, during your cycle, you can test them out and see how you adapt better, how about that?
2. An extra pair of underwear
Leaks happen to everyone and are super normal. Having an extra pair of clean underwear saves your聽day at school. This way, if yours gets stained, you have a dry little piece ready to use and stay worry-free.
3. Wet wipes
Wet wipes guarantee a quick and fresh hygiene wherever you are, whether in the school or mall bathroom.
Remember that you won't wear the聽same pad the whole day. When making this change, the wipe is your best ally to keep the area very clean.
4. A waterproof bag (or ziplock)
If your underwear gets stained with blood, you need to store it somewhere safe. A plastic ziplock bag solves this right away.
It does not let smells pass and won't stain anything inside your pouch. Just keep the dirty piece in there and聽wash it with cold water when you get home.
Where to store your kit? Pouch tips
To organize all these items, the tip is to choose a really cool pouch. It can be a cute, colorful bag or one in the style you like the most.
Remember that the items on our list are just the basics to inspire you. The best part of having your own little bag is that you can customize it.
You can include聽extra items that bring even more comfort. It is worth adding聽medicine for cramps聽(always with your parents' authorization and recommended by a doctor), a small chocolate for the annoying days or even a lip balm.
The kit is yours and should look like you!
How to organize kits at home and in other places?
An incredible tip is to have more than one kit ready! Many girls tell us they are afraid of forgetting their pouch when they need it the most. To solve this,聽assemble extra kits and leave one in your school locker, one in your dance academy backpack and another one at home.
If you cannot put together several kits, that is no problem at all. The big secret is to always carry your official pouch inside your main purse or backpack. This way, the kit will always be with you for any unexpected event.
Keep your pouch close to you
Your organization also needs to work in your bedroom. Set up a very pretty little basket in your bathroom or inside your closet. Keep the聽pad packages and extra underwear always close聽at hand.
This makes your routine much easier right after you wake up and go change. The important thing is to have a practical spot for your self-care moment.
Choosing the right clothes is also important
If you have already noticed the signs in your body and think the day of your first period is close, we have one more fantastic trick. Choose to聽wear dark-colored pants, shorts or skirts, like black or navy blue.
Dark clothes help disguise any little stain in case your period starts by surprise. This gives you super peace of mind to enjoy yourself without checking your clothes or the chair all the time!
The magic trick: how Soso helps you never forget the kit
Do you get anxious just thinking about the first day? We know it gives you butterflies with the fear of forgetting something important.
Now imagine if you had a secret place to control all this and stay calm? The Soso app is exactly this place. It is your best friend in this new phase.
Download the Soso app and turn on notifications on your cell phone. We help you predict when your period is close to starting.
This way, it is much easier to know the exact week to leave your kit stored in your backpack or your purse!
Warning:聽Soso's content is for informational and educational purposes. It does not replace the consultation, diagnosis or advice of a pediatrician or gynecologist.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What should I put in my first period kit?
Your kit should have pads of your preference, an extra clean pair of underwear, wet wipes, and a waterproof plastic bag to store dirty underwear.
What to give a daughter when she gets her first period?
The ideal approach is to offer comfort, safe information, help her assemble a complete school kit, and recommend a healthy cycle tracking app, like Sos么.
What is the best pad for the first period?
The best one is the one that makes the girl feel safer and more comfortable. It is worth testing disposable pads of different sizes or even washable period underwear.