JessReplanted Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 My 7 year old daughter came inside from playing the other day, and she had wicked B.O. I was shocked! She was adopted, so obviously her biochemistry is different than mine, but I'm wondering if I should be concerned about early puberty? She is very athletic and not at all overweight, which I know can be a factor in early puberty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 One of my kids needed deodorant at an early age, maybe just a little early w/puberty. May I suggest aluminum free deodorant for a kid so young..... we like Tom's of Maine, the long lasting one :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 You might want to check to see if she is using soap when washing. Apparently, this was news to my DS that soap is to be used to wash his armpits. His logic says that water would work just as well. DS does use desert essence brand deodorant. It is free of all the nasty stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 My daughter needed deodorant at an early age and still hasn't fully hit puberty yet (almost 12) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 My daughter needed deodorant then too!! I remember thinking, "What is that smell???? Why does it smell like bad tacos??" - lol. It was my little girl! My daughter is 12 and she just started her period, so I don't think it equates to early puberty. My daughter is right on target and "average" according to her pediatrician. She didn't show any signs of puberty until she was probably closer to 11? My son is going to be 10 and he still smells fine and doesn't have any body odor at all yet. I think kids are just different. FWIW, my daughter has stellar hygiene now & she smells fine too now! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphus Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 My youngest started getting Bo at around 7-8. Turned out, he didn't use soap...ever. Until we figured it out, boy did he smell. He has used deodorant ever since, and at 12 is not yet in puberty. I had to threaten no computer tomorrow to get him to shower tonight after dance, he is just gross, what can I say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 One of my daughters needed deodorant at an early age too, but didn't have a period until she was 13 or 14. She DID start having acne at an early age as well, and oily hair. I don't know if that's all related or not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessReplanted Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 Thanks for the responses. I'm pretty sure that she washes well at night (my girls really enjoy their showers!) but I will double check. I'm relieved to hear that this doesn't necessarily indicate early puberty! And, I will look for Tom's deodorant - thanks for the suggestion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Do smell the Tom's.... one of them is kind of manly.... the Apricot, Lavender and unscented are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Miss E has been using Toms unscented daily since she was around 5. At the time I did a little informal research (including here!) and concluded that it isn't all that unusual nor is it particularly concerning. We just include it in our daily routine. That's one less thing I have to introduce when their hormones become wacky. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAIMOM Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 My DD had to use deodorant early and we had to shave under her arms at 9. I too was worried about early puberty especially as it seems to run in my family. However, she did not have a period until 12. Tom's is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 A friend's very slender daughter went through early puberty. They were such careful eaters . . . no hormones or chemicals. It turns out that their diet contained a lot of soy, so they suspect that was the culprit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I have had 3 dc who had early B.O. One was 15 when she started her cycle, the other two are too young to tell yet. I didn't see a correlation. We just bumped up hygiene and made showers, soap, and deodorant mandatory. Even when they "just showered yesterday!" :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Also relieved to hear that early need for deodorant doesn't necessarily mean the start of puberty. Dd has needed deodorant for at least a year now--she's 8yo. That's a few years before even my stinky ds needed it--he was about 10yo, ds1 didn't need any until at least 12yo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_JWM Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 You can always use the coconut oil deodorant, too. Works great and chemical-free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Occasionally Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 My 3yo is the only one who doesn't need deodorant! Good gravy, I have stinky kids. I like to think they're stinky because they're getting a lot of good physical activity. They use the Tom's of Maine stuff, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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