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Brias3	Posted: Oct 2 2008, 05:54 PM
Gold Member Group: Members Posts: 2,930 Member No.: 3,419 Joined: 12-March 06	So what's the right age to start using deodorant? Between all his extra curriculars, Ryan's doing a sport each night. What with all the sweat and running around, he does shower nightly, but I'm wondering when I should start him with deodorant. He turned 10 in July. I don't have a sense of smell, so I can't be a good judge of any body odor- I just try to keep him as clean as possible! I don't want to start too early with putting chemicals on his body if he doesn't need it, but I don't want him to stink either! Any advice? I literally have no clue what's appropriate in this aspect. -------------------- Bria, Wife to Bruce Mom to Ryan (10), Aliyah (8), and Mason (5)

My3LilMonkeys	Posted: Oct 2 2008, 05:59 PM
Platinum Member Group: Members Posts: 7,628 Member No.: 2,419 Joined: 28-August 05	Maybe ask a close friend/family member if they think he needs it based on smell? My 10 yr old nephew uses deodorant and he definitely needs it, but I imagine it would vary based on the individual person.

CantWait	Posted: Oct 2 2008, 06:03 PM
Diamond Member Group: Members Posts: 20,387 Member No.: 28 Joined: 1-March 03	I think it's individual. Robbie starting using it at age 10 I believe, he was very active and sweaty, he doesn't use it daily, but when he needs it. -------------------- ~Marie, mom to Robbie, 15 and Anthony, 7 and our newest addition, Mia Eliana~ ~~I promise to forget you not, my angels in heaven being watched by our fallen heroes, Dec 23 08, April 1 09, & May 18 09~~

mammag	Posted: Oct 2 2008, 06:26 PM
Platinum Member Group: Members Posts: 5,147 Member No.: 1,050 Joined: 7-December 04	Cade is 11 and he definitely has to use it. I think it is a different age for every kid. You could always ask him if he notices that he smells different after activity. -------------------- Jeanie - SAHM to Kristen 13, Cade 12, Conner 8, Keegan 3

Nina J	Posted: Oct 2 2008, 09:46 PM
Praying For Spencer Group: Members Posts: 2,793 Member No.: 3,398 Joined: 8-March 06	I think around the age they start puberty. I think I saw on a documentary or something that that is the age that you start to get body odour because of hormones or something -------------------- Nina, Mama to Emily Kate, Odessa Jean & Aysun Aleisha.

kimberley	Posted: Oct 3 2008, 03:56 AM
Diamond Member Group: Moderators Posts: 18,627 Member No.: 249 Joined: 28-August 03	i posted about this a couple of years ago when my son's grade 5 teacher sent a letter home that he needed deoderant. i was less than thrilled with all those toxins being forced on him so young, but the pharmacist help me find a mild deoderant stick that is hypoallergenic and not heavily perfumed. when i asked the teacher why, she said some kids mature early and their parents don't deal with the odour issues and the kids are teased. ask him how he smells if you can't. if there are no issues yet, then wait. -------------------- mama to Jacob, James, Jade, Kaleigh and Riley!! The Administrators of Parenting Club take violators of the Terms of Service Agreement seriously. Please report any suspicions to the Moderators. Report a post using the "report" button in the upper right corner of the offending post.

lisar	Posted: Oct 3 2008, 07:41 AM
Yes it is I.... Group: Members Posts: 11,727 Member No.: 1,760 Joined: 20-April 05	My sisters step son started it using around age 11. He did alot of sports.

Brias3	Posted: Oct 3 2008, 09:01 PM
Gold Member Group: Members Posts: 2,930 Member No.: 3,419 Joined: 12-March 06	Thanks, all! I think maybe I'll try the doc or pharmacist and see if they can recommend something on the lighter side, like Lisa recommended. Sounds like he's right at about that age! -------------------- Bria, Wife to Bruce Mom to Ryan (10), Aliyah (8), and Mason (5)

	Posted: Oct 17 2008, 01:40 PM
Group: Posts: 0 Member No.: 0 Joined: --	I think 8 or 9, 10 isnt a bad age for kids to start using deodorant! doesnt hurt!

luvmykids	Posted: Oct 17 2008, 02:05 PM
Diamond Member Group: Members Posts: 19,113 Member No.: 3,038 Joined: 3-January 06	Nikka started around 11, she didn't necessarily need it all the time but when she didn't use it, there were moments she wished she had

my2monkeyboys	Posted: Oct 18 2008, 11:22 AM
Gold Member Group: Members Posts: 3,197 Member No.: 2,245 Joined: 21-July 05	Will actually started using it last year -- and yes, he just turned 6. In the summer he gets the worst body funk under his arms!!! He only uses a little, like one swipe, and only in the summer, but without it he'd have to bathe 2-3 times a day. I can't wait until puberty hits!!! --------------------

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