{"id":22033,"date":"2023-04-11T18:49:32","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T18:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parent.bloomforall.com\/?p=22033"},"modified":"2023-10-10T01:03:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T01:03:04","slug":"how-to-buy-a-bra-a-complete-guide-for-tweens-teens-their-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bloomforall.com\/parent\/how-to-buy-a-bra-a-complete-guide-for-tweens-teens-their-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Buy a Bra: A Complete Guide for Tweens, Teens, & Their Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"

Breast development is one of the first signs that your young person is going through puberty. It can be a good idea to talk with them about these changes so that they understand and feel prepared when things start to happen to their body. <\/p>

Breasts<\/a> begin to grow with the formation of breast buds, small lumps that form underneath the nipple. These may feel sensitive or tender to the touch for your young person, and sometimes will feel itchy as that area starts to stretch and grow. <\/p>

This is all very normal, and your young person may have many mixed feelings about this, from excitement to embarrassment. Support them as they go through these changes and reinforce that this is what their bodies are meant to do. It\u2019s pretty amazing stuff! <\/p>

How to Support Your Tween or Teen\u2019s Breast and Nipple Development<\/h2>

Breast growth<\/a> usually takes place around the ages of 9-16. The rate and size of their development will be unique to each individual’s body. Genes and hormones control breast growth, and that means breasts can come in every size and shape. <\/p>

BLOOM TIP ><\/strong> If your teen wants to learn more on their own, encourage them to visit our TEEN HUB<\/a> for information and tips personalized for them.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Each person will have their own specific developmental journey through puberty. So it is okay if your young person looks or feels different than peers their age. Each individual breast can also grow at different rates and be different sizes, too. This is called breast asymmetry, and is very common,  due to many different reasons, and there are bras made to accommodate this. The truth is, though, that we all come in different sizes and shapes, and our diversity is what makes us special. So no matter what your tween or teen sees in the media or hears from their peers, remind them that they are beautiful throughout all these changes!<\/p>

With the development of new breast tissue your young person may be in need of, or interested in, learning about and wearing a bra. Many people start choosing to wear a bra when their breasts start to grow to help with discomfort, movement, or to provide a certain look. <\/p>

Wearing a bra is for anyone experiencing breast growth at any stage of development. The use of a bra is a personal choice and a decision that your young person may make based on their personal preferences. Help them move through the process with ease and find out what works best for them and what makes them feel most comfortable.<\/p>

How to Measure for a Bra <\/h2>
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Having a properly fitting bra can make all of the difference for your young person. From the look and comfort, to the functionality of the bra, it\u2019s all about the fit! A proper fit depends on two things: <\/p>