? for moms of girls

[sweetchix]

How old was your daughter when she started using deoderant? XH has mentioned to me several times that he noticed that DD1 has slight BO from her underarms. I have never noticed this. I don't have a problem with her using it if it's necessary and/or if it's going to make her more comfortable (although she has never mentioned a need or want to use it), but I was just curious as this seems so young to me. I can't recall how old I was when I started using it. Does 8 years old seem too young to anybody else?

Edited: grammar

[hocus2]

My kids are 2 young but I remember using it in 6th grade. If there is a BO issue it is time to start.

[glynn]

I would say if there is a BO issue time to start also. I would just bring it up causally like let her see you do it and ask if she wants some too. I have a 21 year daughter and do not remember how it started for her or me. My 8 year old loves to do stuff I do.

[wampuscat]

I'm wanting to say that I started in 3rd or 4th grade. That was when I started playing soccer and became a lot more active.

[cuddlyevil]

She started using it regular at 9.

[1confused1]

How often is she showering?

I don't think there is an age that is appropriate, if it's an issue, then she should start using it.

[sweetchix]

Oct 20, 2015 15:44:38 GMT -5 1confused1 said:

How often is she showering?

I don't think there is an age that is appropriate, if it's an issue, then she should start using it.

Usually every other day. XH said he's noticed it even after she showers so she must not be washing thoroughly. I honestly haven't noticed it, but yeah, I agree, she should start using it. Even if I haven't noticed yet, that doesn't mean it's not there. I actually just got a bunch of free deoderants from a run I did over the summer. I'll give one to her and see if it improves. If not, I'll try a different brand.

I guess I'm in denial about her growing up. Next she'll be shaving her legs

[sweetchix]

Oct 20, 2015 15:06:54 GMT -5 wampuscat said:

I'm wanting to say that I started in 3rd or 4th grade. That was when I started playing soccer and became a lot more active.

That's about right then. She's in 3rd grade.

[kanga1]

DD just turned 7 and she's been needing it since this summer. I agree, it doesn't matter what age they are, if they stink they need it!

[sessy]

I started using deodorant in 3rd grade.

[gozf]

I was about the same age when my mom interrupted Turner and Hooch to tell me that it was time to start wearing deodorant.

It totally ruined the movie, but I'm glad she said something before someone at school did.

[sweetchix]

Oct 20, 2015 16:41:46 GMT -5 gozf said:

It totally ruined the movie, but I'm glad she said something before someone at school did.

Yes, this is a concern of mine. I definitely do not want someone at school to be the one to mention it to her. A friend of mine in high school noticed a chin hair that I never knew I had and announced it very loudly in lunch. I was mortified, and have been plucking it ever since.

[cuddlyevil]

I do have her using Tom's, so she's not using conventional deodorant but it works and she likes the smell. She showers nearly every day.

[quietmind]

I think my daughter was around 8 or so. We started noticing the slight BO when she would come home from school so I knew it was time.

[starburst604]

I remember starting in elementary school, so I was < 10 years old.

[sweetchix]

I talked to her a little bit about her underarms. She said she has noticed they get sweaty. I had a sample of Degree that I gave her to try. She liked it so far. I wonder if they still sell Teen Spirit? I loved that deodorant!

[cuddlyevil]

They sell something similar to teen spirit, can't remember the name though.

[doriswe]

Oct 22, 2015 5:03:12 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

They sell something similar to teen spirit, can't remember the name though.

Degree makes one for teens...it's very much like the Teen Spirit of our day! 

[lizard1131]

I think she was 6!!!! She smelled terrible!!! We use Tom's, no aluminum

[Deleted]

I was about 9 when I started to need/use deodorant. So I think if there's BO then it's necessary. Wow, teen spirit...haven't thought of that in a while! I used teen spirit and tussy which smelled strongly like baby powder. 

[Dezi]

DD is 8 and just came home asking for some because all of the girls in her class use it after gym class. I was hesitant as I don't think she needs it but I figure it cant be a bad thing to start doing.

[sweetchix]

Oct 22, 2015 12:59:21 GMT -5 lizard1131 said:

I think she was 6!!!! She smelled terrible!!! We use Tom's, no aluminum

What is this Tom's you and cuddlyevil are talking about? I've never heard of it