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Wow! You all have been so helpful. I can't thank you enough. When you've been "out of the market" for so long, it helps so much to have updated info. I used tampons all my life until I didn't need them anymore, so had no idea what the pad situation was.
I'm guessing there are some men reading this thread that are getting a real education!
I think I've repped you all. If i haven't, let me know.
The cashier at the supermarket tomorrow is in for an experience. A 64 year old woman buying a years worth of feminine hygiene products!
Wow! You all have been so helpful. I can't thank you enough. When you've been "out of the market" for so long, it helps so much to have updated info. I used tampons all my life until I didn't need them anymore, so had no idea what the pad situation was.
I'm guessing there are some men reading this thread that are getting a real education!
I think I've repped you all. If i haven't, let me know.
The cashier at the supermarket tomorrow is in for an experience. A 64 year old woman buying a years worth of feminine hygiene products!
Fathers today, at least those who would even glance at this thread, probably have daughters. My husband has done more than a few emergency runs to pick up feminine hygiene products for the women in his life. He's pretty matter of fact about the realities of menstruation, and I fully expect his peers are similarly down to earth.
As for specific brand suggestions, my daughter and her friends seem to prefer "U" by Kotex, which is designed for teens. You might think about contacting Kotex to ask if they'd be willing to provide samples or coupons, saving you some money, especially given the quantity you will be buying.
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Fathers today, at least those who would even glance at this thread, probably have daughters. My husband has done more than a few emergency runs to pick up feminine hygiene products for the women in his life. He's pretty matter of fact about the realities of menstruation, and I fully expect his peers are similarly down to earth.
As for specific brand suggestions, my daughter and her friends seem to prefer "U" by Kotex, which is designed for teens. You might think about contacting Kotex to ask if they'd be willing to provide samples or coupons, saving you some money, especially given the quantity you will be buying.
Fathers today, at least those who would even glance at this thread, probably have daughters. My husband has done more than a few emergency runs to pick up feminine hygiene products for the women in his life. He's pretty matter of fact about the realities of menstruation, and I fully expect his peers are similarly down to earth.
As for specific brand suggestions, my daughter and her friends seem to prefer "U" by Kotex, which is designed for teens. You might think about contacting Kotex to ask if they'd be willing to provide samples or coupons, saving you some money.
I agree that men today (fathers and boyfriends) are much more easy going about such things...which is fantastic. This shouldn't be some hidden mystery....it happens to most every woman most every month.
Very good idea to contact the companies to see if they can help with samples or coupons. If this is going to be an ongoing project for the OP and her group...they should see if they can contact a variety of companies and stores for donations. Teens that go into foster care are often overlooked....and something as simple as this won't solve the overall problem....but it can help ease some basic issues.
OP: Have you thought about seeing if you can add something practical but 'fun' for the kids? Bright, funky socks for the girls are popular with the pre-teen/teen crowd and could come in handy. Not sure what could be included for the boys....maybe some parents of sons could chime in with a suggestion.
Please, no gum! The last thing that the receiving foster family needs is having used gum stuck into unwelcome places, and a nervous traumatized foster child is not going to boldly ask, "Where's the garbage pail?"
For tampon brand, I recommend Tampax Pearls to girls who are just starting out, because the applicator is tapered, and it is plastic - both make it easier to insert.
I agree, deodorant is a good idea for both sexes. Some normal kids start to really need it as early as eight years old.
A toothbrush, bag of prestrung flossers (I recommend Plackers), and a tube of toothpaste (Colgate regular is not strongly flavored, used by many people) are also a good idea. Nice for the kid to arrive with his own personal hygiene stuff. Maybe a hairbrush for the girls, a comb for the boys? Or a brush and comb for both?
I just sent an email to Kimberley Clark (makers of Kotex) asking for a donation. May be a while until I hear back but I'll let you know what they say. Thanks for the suggestion!
While we would love to stuff their bags with all kinds of things, we have to concentrate on necessities. We are asking for hygiene items, brushes and combs, school supplies and notebooks/journals. We have to assume that an approved foster family will have soap and toothpaste.
I'm going to the Dollar Store today to check out deodorants, brushes, combs and notebooks.
The Juvenile Justice Complex (attn: CASA for Children) is the best place to send it to.
I really didn't start the thread to solicit from you, but I'm greedy for these kids so I'm not above it.
Or get involved in your own community. These kids are everywhere and need all the help they can get.
Please, no gum! The last thing that the receiving foster family needs is having used gum stuck into unwelcome places, and a nervous traumatized foster child is not going to boldly ask, "Where's the garbage pail?"
For tampon brand, I recommend Tampax Pearls to girls who are just starting out, because the applicator is tapered, and it is plastic - both make it easier to insert.
I agree, deodorant is a good idea for both sexes. Some normal kids start to really need it as early as eight years old.
A toothbrush, bag of prestrung flossers (I recommend Plackers), and a tube of toothpaste (Colgate regular is not strongly flavored, used by many people) are also a good idea. Nice for the kid to arrive with his own personal hygiene stuff. Maybe a hairbrush for the girls, a comb for the boys? Or a brush and comb for both?
As the mother of a 15-year-old girl, I especially agree with the bolded. My daughter is always anxious to have some of the long overnight pads too.
OP, hope you get a good response from the Kotex people.
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