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Normally, I am not one to talk about feminine matters on my blog, but when I was given the opportunity to review The Dot Girl’s First Period Kit, I knew that I would make an exception for this product. Menstruation is a fact of life for girls, so I liked the idea of a kit that might make things a little easier for Munchkin.
As tweens/teens, many girls enter this part of their lives with a little concern and hesitation. They may be a bit embarrassed by the changes going on with their bodies, and they probably don’t want everyone to know about all of the changes. They may be a little confused by their feelings, so anything that can make this transition a little easier is wonderful.
The Dot Girl’s First Period kit has everything a girl will need as they prepare for their first period all contained in a stylish pink or blue carrying case. Moms can use the kit as a way to open up communication about menstruation and as a way to welcome this event (instead of dreading it).
What’s included in the kit?
- Pink or Blue carrying case
- Coupon for a free Kotex product
- Small round reusuable heating pad
- Scensibles – small scented bags for disposal of feminine products
- Period Calendar – year calendar for tracking cycle
- First Period Guide – small informational guide about the menstrual cycle
- 2 Kotex lightdays individually wrapped liners – long
- 1 Kotex Ultra Thin Pads with wings
- 2 Sani Hands hand wipes
The Dot Girl’s First Period Kit is available in blue or pink for $22.99. Bulk discounts are available.
Our Thoughts:
Munchkin: As an 11-year-old girl, I like that the carrying case is a discreet way to contain all of the necessities. I also like that is comes in a nice pink or blue color. (She chose the pink case.) The sample items will help make decisions about products to be used. I would like a little more variety in the samples though, so I could make a more informed choice in products.
Mom: I think this kit is an excellent idea. The tween/teen will have everything that they need all contained in a nice, small carrying case. I can see why it was a Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient. The information in the guide is thorough without being overly detailed. It gives the mom the opportunity to go into more detail as desired, when desired.
The kit could be used in several different ways such as:
- When the mom and daughter sit down to have a talk about the changes the daughter is going through, the mom could present the kit as a gift. They could talk about what is said in the booklet, or the daughter could read the booklet and ask mom any questions she may have.
- When the daughter starts her period, mom could give her the kit as a nice celebration gift. Instead of dreading the event, a mom and daughter could celebrate that big day. They could cuddle under warm, cozy blankets and watch a movie while eating popcorn.
However the kit is used, I think it would be a great asset for a tween/teen girl.
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I received a Dot Gilr First Period Kit from Dot Girls for the purpose of this review. Winner will receive a prize pack from Dot Girls. No other compensation was received. All opinions are my own.
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My oldest should be dealing with this very soon. She’s 12 and I’m surprised we haven’t already. She’s very uncomfortasble still in even speaking of it {and we’re VERY open and talk about everything}. I think this kit would be absolutely wonderful for her.
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I’m loving the whole idea of making this time in our girl’s lives something special…thanks for such a neat girl giveAway!
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I like this kit for 2 reasons. 1 – it is small and won’t be an eyesore and looks like a toy and 2 – it allows this time in a little girls life to be shared with her mom as a welcoming part of life. I was thinking about this the other day since my oldest will have to be dealing with this sooner then I know.
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Would love to win one of these with 2 girls growing up in my house!!
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how compact it is
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This would help my daughter with the uneasiness she is feeling at starting hers in the near future.
I like that the kit includes just about everything you would need to help your daughter through her first period.
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Great idea, thank you. hope we win one 🙂
This would be great for my 12 year old daughter to have.
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I like that it is an age-appropriate kit.
I love that it is discreet, nobody will know what you’re carrying along.
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I like that it gives you a starting point at talking to your daughter. It is something fun when things are a little scary.
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I like that it is small and discreet.
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I have 4 girls. My oldest is 17 the next one is 9….it’s been awhile since we have dealt with the newness of this.
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I think this kit sounds great, because not only does it have information, but also a chance to try some of the products. It sounds like a way to broach and discuss a sensitive topic in a gentle way.
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I like the cute little carrying case and how it doesn’t look like something carrying these kinds of products.
I like that it exists period. I never had that kind of info when I was young and am happy to have a chance to give it to my daughter.
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Love that it’s all in one small pouch. I’ve had the talk with my older 3 girls but not my younger 2 who are 10 & 7. Probably time to have it with the 10 yr old for sure.
It is small enough to carry discreetly
I like that it’s cute & discreet and it gives just enough information without being overly repeatitive or to detailed to the point of being scary. The samples are also a welcomed bonus. My two girls will be facing this soon and I will be waiting with smiles and open arms, and plenty of information =)
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I like that so much info is in such a nice compact case. Would love to share this with my daughter when we have that talk..shouldn’t be too far away in the future.
This would have been so helpful to me when I first started… rather than hiding it bc my mom couldn’t get there fast enough to help me out.
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I think this kit is great because it helps me help my daughter be prepared. I was wondering what products would be appropriate for a young girl to use, and here they are in the kit.
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i like that it could be a conversation starter with my daughter
I like that it helps open up a conversation about getting your period.
i like that it includes First Period Guide
I like that it is very stylish – a little less embarrassment for a teen to carry around *the stuff*
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This is a cute idea!
I think the kit offers a great way to break the ice with your pre-teen. My daughter must be getting close (if mother nature does not kick in soon, I’m going to lock my daughter in the closet with all these mood swings) and I think this would be a helpful resource for her.
I like that it comes with products to try
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i like that this kit is everything she will need
I like that the kit has all kinds of things my daughter might need or want to try and it can be stored easily in the closet until it is needed.
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I love that this kit makes a first period a little less scary by being prepared. I would love this for my sister to have on hand for my niece.
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It’s a nice little way to be prepared.