Prepare Your Tween Daughter For Back-To-School with a Period Pack

As parents prepare to help their kids select the right sized backpack, proper school attire, and perfectly appointed school supplies, Period Packs, Inc. wants to prepare young tween ladies for what they may not yet be prepared for…their period. To do so, the North Andover-based company re-launched its e-commerce site with several new first period gift boxes including traditional, organic, and an alternative menstruation option--the menstrual cup.

Why Prepare Before The Period Arrives?

Most parents will not think to include an emergency period kit for their daughters this Fall, yet because young women begin menstruating between the ages of 9 and 14 years of age—it can be difficult to predict exactly when a young woman’s cycle will begin or even when to begin to discuss this pubescent change.

According to Period Packs’ Chief Maxi Wendy Agudelo, back-to-school is a perfect time to begin sharing information about menstruation. “Premenstrual young ladies generally don’t make menstruation preparation a part of their overall thought process,” she said. “Yet, an initial discussion and a few items placed into a small bag for storage in their school locker can make a tremendous difference should her menstrual cycle begin, unexpectedly.”

To create an ‘emergency period kit,’ place the contents below in a simple cosmetics bag or even a Ziploc storage bag, which can be kept discreetly in a school locker throughout the school year:

- an extra pair of underwear,

- 2-3 regular sized maxi pads,

- hand sanitizer

- a special note from you saying how much you love her.

- Adding a special treat (be it chocolate, gum, or small gift card for an after school beverage) is always a lovely extra.

- Place in her backpack on the first day of school and explain why you want her to keep it in her locker ‘just in case.’

Since 2010, Period Packs has been committed to ‘welcoming young ladies to womanhood.’ The company delivers unique gift boxes filled with fun and functional items to bridge an oftentimes awkward conversation, and also celebrate a milestone in every young woman’s life.

This summer, Period Packs redesigned its website and extended its line of gift boxes adding new products and eco-friendly feminine hygiene options for young ladies. The company’s line of first period kits contain information about menstruation as well necessary items to prepare for its onset. For young ladies who know what to expect, but appreciate an unexpected gift, Period Packs now offers the Period Pack “Mini!” A miniature version of the Original Period Pack, the ‘Mini’ contains feminine hygiene products, Scensibles® disposal bags, deodorant, Ruby’s Red Wash and several fun treats. The company also redesigned its gift box for new mothers, the “It’s All About Mommy” Period Pack. Containing postnatal feminine hygiene options, breast pads, treats and special touches, it is the perfect gift to send to a new mom who may not be as prepared for a significantly longer period after giving birth. Finally, through a partnership with Lunette®, Period Packs now delivers an eco-friendly menstrual cup gift box—the “Cuppy Chic” Period Pack. In lieu of disposable feminine hygiene options, the menstrual cup is a new version of feminine hygiene protection that eliminates pad/tampon waste/packaging.

To support larger organizations (hospitals, clubs, schools), Period Packs has also made its line of gift boxes available for wholesale purchase. The company’s gift boxes can become a very special gift for participants of seminars, classes or programming focused on puberty or hygiene, for example. Pricing information on all products can be found on the Period Packs website at: https://www.periodpacks.com.

About Period Packs, Inc.

Ranked as a Top 100 Leading Moms in Business (StartupNation /2014), Period Packs™ specializes in theme gifts for young ladies entering menses and postnatal mothers. Based in Massachusetts, the company was founded by a mom with a mission to ‘welcome young ladies to womanhood.’ Through a series of uniquely designed gift boxes, Period Packs brings a sense of celebration and understanding about the onset of menses. The company strives to educate woman about global female-focused news through its blog and also offers gifts for girls in need via its Pink Packs program. For more information about Period Packs, visit https://www.periodpacks.com. u43