the other day i was on the bus and like 20 7-9 year olds got on, omg they smelled horrible!!!!! if they were wearing deodorant then i dont think that they would smell.... have u noticed that kids that age smell funny???? at what age is it ok to have then use deodorant on an daily basis????
2006-06-26 05:20:23 · 60 answers · asked by miss me! 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
i would never just go up to some kid and tell them that they stink... its not in my place
2006-06-26 05:28:06 · update #1
When they start smelling!
2006-06-26 05:22:33 · answer #1 · answered by Raj B 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Back in my day (and I am only 24, so it was not that long ago,) kids started smelling oddly around 12 or 13...I think over time, including the fact that so many hormones are in our products, puberty has been coming at a younger age. As a result, kids are starting to smell earlier as well. Deodorant is necessary at any age, if the child needs it. I also think it has to do with not taking showers (which kids at that age protest,) and playing out in the sun the whole day...in other word, sweat on top of sweat.
2006-06-26 05:27:30 · answer #2 · answered by Faith C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most kids need to begin using a deodorant when they are going through puberty. Some have noticeable body odor and need to use a deodorant every day even before they start puberty though.
Puberty
Since body odor is linked to puberty, the first step is determining if they have started puberty. Keep in mind that girls typical start puberty between the ages of 8 and 13, while boys start when they are between 9 and 14 years old. So your son would definitely be too young to be normally starting puberty already.
Signs of starting puberty might include breast development (in your daughter), pubic hair, or underarm (axillary) hair. If you do notice any of these signs, talk to your Pediatrician.
Controlling Body Odor
Whether or not they are starting puberty, if they have a 'very strong body odor,' then you want to help them control it. In addition to considering using a deodorant, you might make sure that they practice these general personal hygiene basics, including that they:
take a daily bath or shower
take their bath or shower in the morning, so that there are fewer bacteria on their skin to make their sweat smell
take another bath or shower after activities and sports when they sweat a lot
actually wash with soap and a washcloth all over, including their armpits, genitals, and feet, when they take a bath or shower
wear clean underwear, socks, and other clothes each day
wear loose fitting cotton clothing that may help them to sweat less
watch their diet to see if something they are eating, like garlic, onions, or spicy food, is causing, or at least contributing, to the BO
You might also change the brand of soap they are using and even consider using an antibacterial deodorant soap, like Dial.
If these tips don't stop the BO, you may have to consider using a deodorant already. Since there aren't any deodorants that are designed for children at this age, you might consider using one for pre-teens or teens.
And since they are a little younger than average to need a deodorant, be sure to talk to your Pediatrician about this too.
2006-06-26 05:24:47 · answer #3 · answered by bluzsuz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I did not give deodorant to my child until she was 9 just recently. She wears it everyday now. I don't think there is a specific age. I gave it to my son at the age of 8 since it was that age I noticed a smell as well.
2006-06-26 05:26:58 · answer #4 · answered by maniaajo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started my son on deodorant at the age of 11. There little kids they play there going to smell some. The parents need to make sure they take a shower.
2006-06-29 13:24:53 · answer #5 · answered by bern 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually around 11 is when you start having a kid wear deodorant. You have to take into consideration that it was about 20 kids that had all probably been playing and sweating so even if they all wore deodorant it would still smell, plus some kids you don't know how often they take a bath and that can add to it.
but it's also not your place to advise the kids to wear deodorant that is up to the parents.
2006-06-26 05:24:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they should have deodorant when they start puberty, and if you dont know when that starts, then probably when they walk by and smell. But if your a mom or something, try to look for signs of puberty. But my mom used to always ask me, when i walked by and smelled, she would say do you have deodorant on, cause it smells like you dont. You need to be honest with kids, then maybe they will start wearing deodorant because they don't want to get embarassed agian by someone asking them why they smell
2006-06-27 17:08:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
6
2006-06-27 04:54:05 · answer #8 · answered by tia h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both my daughters started wearing deoderant in 3rd grade. One day (my oldest) came home smelling like she chopped onions in school all day. I had to tell her in the nicest way possible that some things should be kept "secret." Her feelings were a tad hurt, but so what, she smells much better. My youngest daughter was the same age. I'm 30 and did not have to wear deoderant until junior high. Are they putting something in the food nowadays to conjure up these smells? It's bad enough my daughters are way more developed than I, but to smell on top of that? Gross!
2006-06-26 13:30:28 · answer #9 · answered by cheez 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At like 11 or 12
2006-06-26 08:50:32 · answer #10 · answered by Briana's mum 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is 8. We started to let her put on deodorant around age 4 because she liked to pamper herself and smell good when she gets out of the tub. Now she has become accustomed to putting on deodorant. My son is 4 now and every now and then he asks to put some on.
2006-06-26 09:14:52 · answer #11 · answered by tsij 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋