


girls' breasts continue to grow and become fuller.Later signs of puberty in girlsĪfter a year or so of puberty beginning, and for the next couple of years: Pubic hair also starts to grow, and some girls may notice more hair on their legs and arms. It's normal for breast buds to sometimes be very tender or for one breast to start to develop several months before the other one. The first sign of puberty in girls is usually that their breasts begin to develop. Late or early pubertyĬhildren who begin puberty either very early (before the age of 8) or very late (after 14) should see a doctor just to make sure they're in good health. It's completely normal for puberty to begin at any point from the ages of 8 to 14. The average age for girls to begin puberty is 11, while for boys the average age is 12.īut it's different for everyone, so don't worry if your child reaches puberty before or after their friends. Boys develop a deeper voice and facial hair will start to appear. Girls develop breasts and start their periods. Puberty is when a child's body begins to develop and change as they become an adult.
