hey nonbinary and trans friends!

[rubberband@app.wafrn.net]

@hex@dads.cool

I got my first binder off wish. do not recommend. but the brand spectrum uk is amazing if your kid can tolerate the hard front panel. I could not because of rib issues, so I ended up going with one from the brand forthem. they have leotard material all around. I've since had top surgery but I've heard gc2b has fallen off in recent years, so my advice would be to avoid them

[hex@dads.cool]

@rubberband ooh noted. thank you for the extended advice. will definitely take this to the kiddo while they make a decision.

[noodlejetski@masto.ai]

@lapis @hex > off-the-rack

isn't every binder, in a way?

[bloodripelives@federatedfandom.net]

@hex I really like the Underworks ones! https://www.underworks.com/tri-top-chest-binder They're not universally loved because the fabric is somewhat stiff, but I find it more comfortable than softer ones because the tissue doesn't slip around underneath. A properly fitting binder shouldn't restrict breathing and plenty of people wear them all day, at least for reasonable lengths of going to school/work (more: https://www.rainbow-project.org/safe-binding-and-packing/) Even if your kid just wants to try it sometimes for certain outfits, it's still a fun wardrobe option to have!

If you're in a big city it's also possible there's a physical store that will allow trying them on, though that also would be likely to be a sex store so ymmv on how that would be to take your kid there!

[hex@dads.cool]

@bloodripelives thanks!! we're not so lucky that we'd be able to take them to a store to try stuff on but financially stable enough we could shop around until they find something they like. forwarding them the rainbow project site for sure

[emily_rugburn@lgbtqia.space]

@t54r4n1 @hex huh. i still wear the dysphoria hoodie hahaa

[ricci@discuss.systems]

@hex For more resources, see: https://merida.hair/notes/am0rq1h9w8l90001

[iris@neuromatch.social]

@hex my info is a decade out of date but gc2b used to be a trusted brand. Even if you go with another source later, you should be able to discuss options with your kid based on their offerings and figure out what style they might want, sizing, etc. Your kid may also already know much more about this than you realize, depending on how long this has been in the works, so I'd start by asking them!

[hex@dads.cool]

@ricci thanks!

[hex@dads.cool]

@iris thanks! yeah, gc2b is on my list, and i've heard quality has dropped, but we'll be checking it out all the same.

and yeah we're working with them on this. they actually didn't know where to start, so i figured this was a good place to ask

[iris@neuromatch.social]

@hex that's actually fantastic to hear that they're involving you at this stage. I know things have changed for the better, but it's still not something to take for granted!

[hex@dads.cool]

@iris yeah i'm internalizing how special it is that they feel comfortable enough with both my spouse and me to be involved. doing my best to not step over boundaries and just give them whatever support they need