Whether your child has started their first period yet, or if you’re still waiting for the day, it is a good idea to keep certain period supplies and extra clothes on hand in an emergency period kit for school days.
This list is a great place to start, and you can add items that make sense for your child based on their personal preferences as well.
When parents come to our Asheville NC to create a school period emergency kit these are the items we outline that should be included.
First, we LOVE these shark pouches for “shark week supplies” and each shark holds several pads and tampons plus a few small extra items! This pouch is small enough to fit into most purses as well as a backpack. For a more robust kit when spare clothes, you will want a larger bag.
1. Cramp relief stick on patches – discreet under clothes and helps soothe those aches when they strike
2. Lola Liners – have organic liners on hand for irregular spotting or stock their fav pads
3. August tampons – if your child prefers tampons this is a great brand that our young customers love
4. Saalt wipes – wipes are always nice to have if your cycle starts and you need a little clean up away from home.
5. Extra underwear – have extra underwear and even a change of shorts in the ready. If they’re period undies like Saalt Teen they do double duty.
Other nice items to stock in your period preparedness bag you probably have at home – a spare plastic bag for any stained clothes to bring home plus some ibuprofen!
Remember your first period? Or do you remember starting your period at school unprepared and having to use the giant pads available from the nurse? Or hiding in the bathroom until a parent could come pick you up?
Periods can be irregular when they first begin. Packing a kit with cleaning items, spare period products, and extra clothes can make these unexpected moments easy to handle for your child when they’re at school or camp.
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