Help your child feel calm, confident, and prepared for their very first period.
Periods can catch us all by surprise – especially your first one. For some, this may happen as early as 8 years old. The tween and teen years are a time of anticipation, discovery and change, and the arrival of a first period can feel overwhelming if you feel unprepared.
That’s why Natracare has created a First Period Starter Kit designed to help your child feel supported as they begin their menstrual journey.
It isn’t just a box of products – it is a toolkit for confidence, education, and self-care. Designed to open up natural conversations between parent and children, the kit includes a range of certified organic, plant-based period products with disposable and reusable options, so your child can test and trial what suits their body best. Being aware that today, young people are most concerned about plastics in their environment and addressing climate change by making eco-conscious choices, Natracare’s cotton tampons are 100% certified organic, and Natracare’s pads and liners are Seedling Certified industrially compostable and certified eco-conscious to the Nordic Ecolabel.
Why a First Period Kit Matters
In her high school teaching days, our founder Susie witnessed firsthand the number of students who were caught off guard by their period starting in class. She always kept a first period kit in her classroom – knowing that not every child had access to the period products they needed at home.
That same spirit of care is what inspired this kit.
Beyond the practical support, a first period kit helps open up natural, stigma-free conversations about menstruation. It gives parents and carers the chance to discuss how often a pad or tampon needs to be changed, what’s usual and how to manage leaks or cramps. It helps make periods feel like something you can talk about – not something to be embarrassed by.
What’s Inside Natracare’s First Period Kit?
We’ve curated a thoughtful selection of plant-based, certified organic, disposable and reusable period products – because when just starting out, it is helpful to test and try different options to find the appropriate product.
Younger tweens should avoid using tampons until their period cycle and flow is more familiar to them. Education on safe use of tampons is important before choosing this option at any age. Some teens prefer the ease of disposable pads, while others might feel more comfortable exploring reusable options once their flow is more familiar. Natracare’s First Period Kit is available in Standard and Large sizes so you can choose what’s right for your child.
The Standard Kit includes:
- A microwavable, Natracare by Warmlii, Cherry Stone Thermal Pillow to help manage cramps.
- A certified organic, PFA-free, and washable Natracare by Eco Femme Reusable Organic Cotton Day Pad
- Natracare’s certified compostable pads and liners, including an Ultra Extra Super pad with wings, a Nighttime Maxi pad, and a Normal Panty Liner
- Natracare Safe to Flush Moist Tissues for cleaning up, and for freshness on the go
The Large Kit includes everything in the Standard Kit, plus:
- An additional pack of Ultra Extra Regular pad with wings to test different styles and absorbencies.
- One pack each of certified organic 100% cotton Regular Applicator Tampons and Non-Applicator Tampons.
All Natracare disposable products are made with between 95 – 100% plant-based materials and are responsibly designed to protect and care for health and nature.
Who Is the First Period Kit For?
This kit is designed to be suitable for both Tweens and Teens aged 8-14, especially those who haven’t started their period yet. Having a kit on hand can offer peace of mind and provide your child with a simple way to gain confidence and feel more secure at a time when it can be difficult to predict their period cycle patterns.
But just as importantly, this blog is for you, the parent, guardian or caregiver, older sibling, or supportive adult who wants to help a child with understanding and care. Preparing a period kit together is an opportunity to ease anxieties, build trust and create space for questions and honest conversations.
The Power of Being Prepared
A simple period starter kit can make a huge difference in how a young person experiences their period – especially the first one.
It’s not just about having a pad in your school bag, it’s about:
- Feeling confident instead of panicked
- Knowing how to manage leaks, changes, or discomfort
- Having backup products ready for a friend who might not be as prepared
- Learning that periods are normal, not shameful
Preparation is a way to diffuse some of the anxieties around the change’s teens experience during puberty. It makes it easier to speak openly and honestly with reassurance that periods are a natural part of life for most.
Start With Care: For Their Body and the Planet
As a parent, you want to make thoughtful choices for your child – ones that are safe, natural and sustainable.
That’s why Natracare has campaigned for transparency and accountability in period care for over 35 years. All our products are free from harsh chemicals, fragrances, dyes and plastics – kinder to your child and the world they’ll grow up in.
Support your tween or teen with a natural, gentle start to their period journey. Whether you’re buying one kit or stocking up on several to stash in school bags, sleepover bags, or sports bags, we’re here to help those early cycles a little easier. Explore our First Period Kits on the Natracare shop.
