For many young girls, being active and participating in sports is an integral part of who they are. As they grow and their bodies start to change, wearing a high-quality sports bra will help them feel confident and embrace puberty while continuing to participate in their favorite activities.
When considering youth sports bras for your daughter, keep her needs in terms of comfort, support, and style in mind, as well as a bra’s design, material, sizing, value, and ease of cleaning.
What Your Active Daughter Needs
A British organization called Women in Sports found that nearly 43% of the teenage girls surveyed considered themselves ‘sporty’ until they left grade school, when they gave up their athletic activities. The two main reasons they cited for turning away from physical activities were being judged by others (68%) and lack of confidence (61%).
If your daughter loves sports, you don’t want her to give up her passion. While the study did not focus specifically on the benefits of sports bras for girls, there’s no doubt that a changing body contributed to these girls drifting away from an active lifestyle. The right sports bar can go a long way to giving a young girl the confidence to continue her sports without worrying about what others think of her.
What Your Active Daughter Needs
Start your search for the perfect sports bra by creating a first sports bra buying checklist using the following guidelines:
Focus on Comfort, Support, and Style
Your daughter wants her sports bra to support her developing chest and still be comfortable to wear while she’s running around. Just because it will likely be worn under other clothing, doesn’t mean you should dismiss style. Young girls are very aware of what their peers are wearing and how they fit in with their clothing choices.
Examine the Sports Bra Closely
Sports bras are designed to reduce movement for on-the-go girls, so they aren’t distracted by how their chests feel. Different sports bras are made with varying levels of support to accommodate different activities.
When making a choice for your daughter, consider these elements:
- Bra design and material: The activities your daughter enjoys may determine what bra she needs. For example, if she likes to dance, light or medium support will probably be enough for her. If she likes track or basketball, she may want more support depending on her chest size. Look for a sports bra made with breathable, stretchy materials. A tagless, seamless design will look smooth and not rub her skin the wrong way.
- Sizing: Measure your daughter’s chest, and use the manufacturer’s sizing chart to guide your purchasing decision. When she tries it on, the sports bra should be snug, but not too tight. The band beneath her breasts should not move when she reaches her arms up over her head. The straps should be secure without digging into her shoulders.
- Value: You want the best for your daughter, but she is also growing fast and may need her sports bra to be replaced sooner than you think. Make sure her sports bra fits within your budget and provides the durability she needs for an active life.
- Ease of Cleaning: As a busy mother of a busy girl, you probably don’t have time to hand-wash every sports bra your daughter uses. Fortunately, there are quality bras like those from Yellowberry that are safe to put in the washing machine and dryer, saving you valuable time and headache.
The Bottom Line
The right sports bra can help a young girl participate in their favorite activities with confidence. Turn to Yellowberry, a clothing company that specializes in apparel for girls and tweens. We offer a wide range of styles from classic sports bras to innovative hybrid styles that offer support without sacrificing comfort or style!
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