Pubic hair in a 6 year old girl

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I was just helping dd get ready for bed and putting her some barrier cream on (she still has a nappy at night time) and noticed she's developed a considerable amount of public hair. She's always had quite a lot of very fine downy hair on her body, but this is much thicker and is definitely different from the hair she has anywhere else.

I know that they all develop at different times and different rates, and I started my periods early (I was 9) so it would be no surprise if dd was an early starter too, but dd is only just 6 and this seems ridiculously early - is this within the normal range or is it something to be worried about?

I have to admit that I feel a bit strange and quite sad about it; she just seems so young and I wasn't expecting this just yet.

Oh lovely ...

No, thrush would probably not respond to Sudocreme. But it might well be the bottom-wiping; if she gets poo anywhere near the rest of her bits and pieces it's likely to make them sore. It can cause cystitis as well.

I know that's not dd's problem because I still have to wipe her bottom for her ... but if it means she will use the toilet for a poo then I'm happy to go with that!

WWB, my friend's daughter was referred for an ultra sound due to presistent urinary tract problems. It came back negative, and they decided that it was due to undilte urine. Her daughter rarely drinks anything. She comes to our house to play and soemetimes will literally have one sip of water all day. They were told to increase her fluid intake and also to either stop juice, or dilute it dramatically.
She has been a bit better since, although it oes seem to start up again when she is run down.
Good luck!