At what age should the first bra be worn?
It can vary according to the development of each girl, but it is convenient to know some guidelines to guide them in this change of stage in their life.
Adolescence is a stage full of changes and girls begin to experience in their body features that are identified with adulthood. Breasts develop, waist and hips take shape.
The most frequent age is about 9 or 10 years, every girl is a world and not all changes come at once. The first menstruation is usually the starting point to start seeing this evolution.
However, there are girls who begin to develop the breast before that time even, since breast growth is not only linked to hormonal development but also to the constitution and genetics.
"It means the first step from girl to woman, it is not just a piece of clothing and is accompanied by a certain mental maturity"
There is no specific age to start wearing bras, however, there are signs that are observed during this period that can help parents and the girls themselves to take the first step in choosing the first bra.
Dr. Elisa Fernández, inventor of the NightBra anti-wrinkle bra, points out that "the ideal age at which it begins to be used is usually 12 to 14 years."
“The first bra for a teenage girl means the first step from girl to woman, it is not only a piece of clothing but it represents the beginning of a new stage in her life. In general, everything is accompanied by a certain mental maturity ”.
In addition, we must also follow a series of guidelines to make the first bra comfortable, so it is preferable that it is "cotton, with a soft touch and without seams."
The cotton bralette, also known as the classic top, is the model most chosen by girls as it provides support and conceals the breasts. The sports bra is also ideal for this stage. The bra with a hoop is usually chosen by girls who are more aware of their development and who care more about their body image.
"It is very important that the right size is chosen to prevent it from becoming a discomfort, that the girl begins to get used to and that the health of the breast is taken care of."
"During development there are girls who are shy and tend to hide their chest by throwing their shoulders forward." The doctor also recommends for this reason the NightBra bra along with the conventional one above, so that it also acts as a postural corrector.
