As moms, we want only the best for our daughters, and many parents worry about bras for teen girls that lack the right support. There is evidence that points towards the importance of supportive underwear, with researchers finding that 96% of girls between the ages of eleven and eighteen require support to be able to participate in sports.

We've taken a look at the science to help parents with teens and tweens of every age make informed purchasing decisions.

Why Does the Quality and Support of a Bra for a Teen Girl Matter?

There are all sorts of reasons teen girls need the correct support, some related to confidence and self-esteem, and others linked to their physical health and well-being. The study we mentioned discovered that:

• 46% of girls felt that developing breasts impacted their school activities.

• 73% had concerns about playing sports without a bra.

• 38% worried that without the right support, they would feel uncomfortable..

• 63% of more developed teens felt unable to take part in compulsory sports.

A separate review looked at the practical impacts of insufficient chest support, and although it considered young women rather than teens, the outcomes are compelling. It brought together research from 323 previous studies and identified that supportive bras directly correlated to reductions in chest pain.

This makes it unsurprising that 27% of girls avoid exercise because of poor bras, and here’s how to fix that: develop teen-specific supportive bras designed with the perfect structure, hold, and comfort!

How Can Parents Choose a Teen Bra With Confidence?

Most parents appreciate why cheap training bras can cost you more in the long run, because they lose their stretch, or become loose and poorly fitting.

However, if you’re unsure which bras offer the best support, scientists can help here, too. A study set out to create some guidelines to show what girls actually want from their underwear!They analyzed responses from tweens and teens aged up to eighteen, and we’ve shared their input here:

These researchers stated that many bra manufacturers should listen to the study’s results and focus on properly designed underwear that supports healthy breast development. Of course, we wholeheartedly agree with this sentiment and are proud to offer a broad range of excellent-quality teen bras that tick all the boxes!

Advice on Choosing a Teen Bra With the Right Balance of Comfort and Support

Support is non-negotiable, and Yellowberry creates teen bras with whisper-light, supple fabrics that contain clever blends of extra-supportive materials, without incorporating padding, underwire, or stiff elastic bands. Every style in our catalogue is engineered by and for girls, and you can browse between seamless bras that are great for sensitive skin, and sports bras with a built-in structure designed for active lifestyles.

If you're stuck, one of the easiest options is to use our filtering tool. You can refer to our detailed sizing charts, which show exact measurements, with tips on the right way to measure and whether to size up or down if your daughter is between sizes! All that’s left to do is pick the colors your daughter loves, and you’ll see a shortlist of supportive teen bras that match your preferences. 

Sources:

• https://www.jahonline.org/article/S1054-139X(15)00400-0/pdf
• https://www.jwomenssportsmed.org/index.php/jwsm/article/view/49
• https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381641563_Construction_and_validation_of_a_model_of_the_relationship_between_bra_functional_requirements_and_mammary_gland_development_in_adolescent_girls