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Original poster

To think 8 year old told to wear deodorant everyday is wrong?

89 replies

planetalice · 23/08/2011 16:24

Just interested as my DSD came with deodorant and im not really comfortable with it as think its not needed and thought it was dangerous to use too early?

Her Dad not happy but its a bit of a mine field so just after oppinions as to if you think its too early really :)

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Pamplemoussse · 23/08/2011 16:26

if she getting whiffy then why not?

there are gentler ones around - what has she brought?

MightyQuim · 23/08/2011 16:27

Who told her to wear it? I don't think her age has anything to do with it - if she's whiffy underarm she needs it and if not she doesn't.

Original poster
planetalice · 23/08/2011 16:28

No she smells lovely without it :)

Different ones umm nivea springs to mind.

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worraliberty · 23/08/2011 16:28

If she's getting B.O then why not use it?

If she's not, then why does she use it?

mankyscotslass · 23/08/2011 16:28

I help out at achool, and there are some of the Yr3, so age 8 girls, who do need to use deodorant.

You can get gentle ones or organcic ones if you prefer.

Pamplemoussse · 23/08/2011 16:28

ok more info needed

spiderpig8 · 23/08/2011 16:29

presumably her mum, who I assume spends alot more time around her than you do??

peeriebear · 23/08/2011 16:29

If she's started puberty she may need it, if she hasn't then she shouldn't need it.

MightyQuim · 23/08/2011 16:29

Who told her to use it?

worraliberty · 23/08/2011 16:30

When you say she smells 'lovely' without it...what does she actually smell of?

And how does she smell after a long day in the heat?

gazzalw · 23/08/2011 16:30

DS told by school-teacher that all the boys in his class should be wearing it after PE - even though DS is very young for his age and isn't even starting to produce smelly armpit sweat yet....Can't see why one would expose them to chemicals in deodorants until it is necessary....

vonnyh · 23/08/2011 16:30

As some others have said, if she's whiffy, then she should use it.

ShatnersBassoon · 23/08/2011 16:30

I guess her mum has realised there's a sweat issue. 8 yr olds can be whiffy, and it can start suddenly so she's probably started to need it in the time since you last saw her.

Mabelface · 23/08/2011 16:31

My DS1 needed it at that age.

MightyQuim · 23/08/2011 16:34

Maybe she does get whiffy on a hot day or after a lot of activity or maybe her friends use it and she doesn't want to look babyish in front of them. Either way it's deoderant not a corrosive substance and it will make no difference whether she starts using it at 8, 9 or 10. If you are having probs communicating with the mother I would really just let this one slide.

Original poster
planetalice · 23/08/2011 16:37

Yes it was her Mum.

Interesting about it can come on suddenly then perhaps she has started with a litte bit of BO at some point?

However when here (a lot) she has never smelt?

Obviously its not to worry about then will pass onto my DH and buy her a roll on for here I think. Covers all bases.

She smells lovely means just that...she does not smell of BO or anything else :)

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GlitterySkulls · 23/08/2011 16:40

i used it at 8, for some children it's a necessity- can't see why you think it's such a big deal?

Hulababy · 23/08/2011 16:42

My DD is 9y and has started going through early puberty stages over the last few months (began when she was still 8y). She herself commented that she thought her armpits were getting a bit smelly especially when she'd been at school or at a club/activity. I'd not really noticed and it was only faint when she pointed it out. However she was conscious of it and so I have bought her a anti perspirant/deoderant. She has the Pitrock solid crystal one at the moment and sometimes she uses a scented body spray on top too - a bit like she might perfume, for going out to parties, etc.

Maybe the girl herself has said something to her mum?

Hulababy · 23/08/2011 16:43

Is it the aluminium content you are concerned about?

If so you can get ones free of it.

HauntedLittleLunatic · 23/08/2011 16:43

My 9yo's use deoderant, but because they need it. I know if they have forgotten....

Original poster
planetalice · 23/08/2011 16:45

Ok thanks everyone so not a big deal lots of 8 year olds wearing it.

Bye

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HeifferunderConstruction · 23/08/2011 16:46

Is it neccesary??
I had to at 8/9

EverythingInMiniature · 23/08/2011 16:47

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WhoseGotMyEyebrows · 23/08/2011 17:02

I don't think I started using it until secondary school, first or second year. No one told me I needed to or how to wash so I was the smelly kid Sad. Well they told me eventually but I was already dirty smelly kid by then.

sun1234 · 23/08/2011 17:12

My children don't use it and I wouldn't be pleased if anyone suggested that they put unnecessary chemicals on their bodies. it will be different when they start to smell.

OP - isn't this something for her mother to decide? Does the girl live with you or just visit? Whatever the circumstances of a split, i would not appreciate having my ex's new woman double check my decisions about my children.