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First Cycle questions....is It Safe for 11 Almost 12 Yr Old to Use Tampons, Etc?

My daughter is almost 12, and just received her very first visit from "Aunt Flo". She started at school, and I had to go and pick her up half-way through the day. She seems to have a VERY HEAVY flow (with some small clotts), and was wondering if this is normal for someone her age.......and is it safe for a girl her age to begin using tampons if she want to try them? I do not remember what mine was like (since it has been about two decades ago) when I first started. Should I be concerned with the heaviness of her flow? Also, if it is ok...

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Won't Take Bottle

My 4 month old was sick recently and I exclusively breastfed her while she...