What are the disadvantages of pads?

Here are the 5 reasons why your sanitary pads are dangerous:

• They can cause cancer. Yes, CANCER.
• They contain pesticides and herbicides.
• They contain dioxin, an environmental pollutant.
• They can cause infertility and birth defects.
• They are prone to bacterial growth and other infections.
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How do you explain a tampon to a child?

Sit your daughter down and explain to her that what’s happening at the moment is normal and she doesn’t have to feel uncomfortable at all, tell her that you get/got your period too and tell them what you experienced. Explain to her that she will need to take sanitary measures, like using pads or tampons.

How do you use toilet paper on your period?

Roll up a used pad, enclose it in the wrapper of the new one or in toilet paper, and then throw it away. (For tampons, just wrapping them in toilet paper is enough.) This will minimize any smell and prevent the spread of bacteria, which can build up over time.

Why are sanitary pads bad?

Dioxin is a carcinogen, which means it promotes the formation of cancer-causing cells in the body. The sanitary pads are bleached to increase the absorbing capacity of pads and bleach contains dioxin. Dioxin also suppresses the body’s immunity, which makes women more vulnerable to infections.

At what age can you start using tampons?

You can start using tampons as soon as you get your period, which could be as young as 10 for some girls. What matters is your comfort level. Armed with accurate information, choosing whether and when to use a tampon is your personal decision.

How do you know if your child has a bad bladder?

6 Signs Your Child May Have Bladder Dysfunction 1 Feels an urgent need to go without a full bladder. 2 Urinates less than 3 times a day. Children with an underactive bladder are able to go… 3 Frequent constipation with daytime urinary incontinence.

How can I talk to my child about body cleaning?

For young children, you can talk about how the body cleans itself. Say, “Girls’ bodies are different than boys’ bodies. A major part of the body is cleaning from the inside out, like when you go pee or poo, or when you blow your nose. When girls get older, their body starts cleaning in a new way.

How long can a child go without going to the bathroom?

Children with an underactive bladder are able to go for more than 6-8 hours without urinating. These children sometimes have to strain to urinate because the bladder muscle itself can become “weak” from being overstretched and may not respond to the brain’s signal that it is time to go.

When should I see a urologist about my child’s daytime wetting?

Voiding dysfunction is not typically diagnosed until a child is older than 4 and continues to experience daytime accidents for at least 6 months after toilet training ends. As a first step, a urologist will exam your child to see if there are any medical or anatomic reasons that could be causing daytime wetting.