Question

My 7-year-old says she’s ready for a bra. Help!

Answer

There is no age at which a young girl should receive her first bra. Girls are developing breasts quicker than their mothers did. Researchers say that each generation of women will have a cup size larger than the previous – including within these breast development stages.

If your daughter is asking for a bra and you feel that she may need to be fitted, take her to a professional bra fitter. If you feel your daughter is still too young for a bra, try putting her into a sports bra style as she develops and works her way into her first fitted bra.

Here’s more advice on helping girls choose a first bra.