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Original poster

getting deordarant for 10 yr old

60 replies

Mumofjz · 19/05/2011 20:45

What age would you let your DC wear deordarant and which is best - she is nearly 10 and just starting to "smelly" sweat :)

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Liliana1 · 19/05/2011 20:49

I'm yr 5 teacher (don't have any children .... yet!) and some of them are starting to smell a bit and do use deoderant, the only thing I don't like are the boys who insist on using aerosols and fill the classroom with it!

bibbitybobbityhat · 19/05/2011 20:49

I buy my dd the new Sanex one with the green cap, which is I think iirc aluminium free. Before that came out, she used Bionsen. She has been using deodorant for at least the past 12 months, possibly longer. She is 10 years 4 months.

catinhell · 19/05/2011 20:51

did i read somewhere...isnt there a link with breast cancer and anti perspirant use? would use as a natural a product as poss, tbh.

MoreBeta · 19/05/2011 20:54

Strongly suggest you buy an unperfumed antiperspirant/deoderant.

We got Unperfumed Sure For Men for DS1 when he was 10. It works and doesn't pollute the atmosphere with a caustic artificial perfume stink.

WobblyWidgetOnTheScooper · 19/05/2011 20:55

I agree - as natural as possible.

Any recommendations? I used to use an Avene one but I can't find it in the shops anymore :(

BendyBob · 19/05/2011 20:56

My dd uses Bionsen. Aluminium and paraben free. I use it too.

PlanetEarth · 19/05/2011 21:07

Would start using one when they start to smell! DD1 was 9, DD2 was 10.

beesimo · 19/05/2011 21:17

All the lads in the house use Right Guard Unperfumed

All the lasses use Right Guard for Women Aloe Sensitive

I would suggest you just pick one brand to use, it will save you pounds as you can buy it when its on offer and you don't end up with bathroom cupboards full of half used cans

Do not allow Lynx or Impulse ranges over the doorstep or you will be gassed out when they hit the midteens

Scholes34 · 19/05/2011 21:23

Would not use an antiperspirant at this age, but just a deodrant. We started DD with a deodrant in the form of a coconut scented powder from Lush.

fatlazymummy · 19/05/2011 21:35

My 11 year old uses an antiperspirant spray [superdrug pink]. I use the superdrug rollon and have always found it very good.

BadRoly · 19/05/2011 21:39

I got dd1 a roll on last summer because she was getting a bit whiffy. I also talked to her about washing under her arms everyday with a flannel, especially if it's warm or she has been especially active. I also got her her own pump shower gel which ds1 has now started to use.

ChasingSquirrels · 19/05/2011 21:42

I have just today brought some for my 8yo - literally in a matter of weeks he has gone from running around, getting sweaty and smelling fine to running around, getting sweaty and stinking.
He is 8yo, my little boy, and he needs deodorant.

HSMM · 19/05/2011 21:56

Got mine Bionsen. Deodorant without antiperspirant. Also daily washing.

Original poster
Mumofjz · 19/05/2011 23:08

Thank you so much, think we'll both take a look in Boots and get something for her. She'll think she's all grown up and BADROLY, i think you're right, now would be a good time to have a talk to her about this and puberty side of things
They grow up so fast :)

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LadyThumb · 19/05/2011 23:15

We use deodorant stones - free-from and not tested on animals:

www.deodorant-stone.co.uk/

lowercase · 19/05/2011 23:16

try the health shop.

the rock crystal sticks work, are cheap and last ages.

also completely natural/harmless.

FabbyChic · 19/05/2011 23:16

If a child is sweating and smelling they need deodorant, not a body spray. They are too young for anti-perspirant.

LordOfTheFlies · 19/05/2011 23:20

When DS's class went away early Year 6 the teachers asked for them to be sent with a deodorant.
DS didn't even get his flannel wet, had water-only showers ( squalid little bugger) but luckily he doesn't niff yet.I can say hand-on-heart without any maternal bias.

Scholes34 · 20/05/2011 09:24

When we camped last year my DS (year 6) took it upon himself to wear the same t-shirt for the two weeks we were away. He didn't smell at the end of the fortnight!

Flisspaps · 20/05/2011 09:28

Info from Cancer Research UK about the link (or rather lack of evidence of) between anti perspirant use and breast cancer.

GoFullForce · 20/05/2011 09:31

dove deodorant roll on is quite good, especially the creme based product.

diddl · 20/05/2011 09:32

I think mine were about 10.

Unfortunately they both use aerosols as they reckon they don´t like the "sticky" feeling of a roll on, and I haven´t managed to convince them about a "stick" one yetHmm

roomonthebroom · 20/05/2011 09:43

This takes me back to the days when my mum introduced me to 'Mum' roll on :o

I was 9 and had also started my periods by then so I think might have been on the brink of being a bit whiffy.

NerfHerder · 20/05/2011 09:51

Oh my word! Mum!! it didn't actually do anything did it?

cannydoit · 20/05/2011 09:52

my daughter just turned 11 i bought her some roll on when she turned 10 she didnt need it yet but just to get her use to the idea.