When Did Your Dd Start to Wear Deodorant?

Updated on November 05, 2010
A.S. asks from Eugene, OR
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My dd will be 9 on Saturday. She took a shower before school today. When I pickup her up, the OB was terrible. It was the first time I had noticed. She is going to have to start to wear deodorant. Does this mean she has other changes around the corner? She seems too young. What age where your kids?

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9 isn't as young as I thought to wear deodorant. She will be getting a little cosmetic bag for her birthday. I will put Teen Sprit in with the the stuff. Thanks!!!

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T.M.

answers from Philadelphia on

My 2nd daughter was about 10 yrs old when she needed deodorant. She got her period at 12. My oldest just started wearing it and she is 14 yrs old with no period. It really all depends on the girl. They all develop at different times.

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B.C.

answers from Dallas on

My DD started wearing deodarant at age 8 and she is now almost 10 and just put on her first bra. No idea when anything extra will happen, although she did tell me that her pores on her privates look like they are getting bigger (I assume this means pubes will be coming in soon).

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S.H.

answers from Honolulu on

My daughter when 7... was needing to wear deodorant.
And I noticed others in her class as well.

Per our Pediatrician.. he said that typically... girls are about 10 years old... when puberty hits or when they get their period.

He also said, athletes/girls who are involved in athletics... tend to get their period later... in girls.

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D.B.

answers from Memphis on

When she started stinking, LOL. That was usually around 9, I have 3 girls and 2 boys. At about that age they were all starting to need some deoderant. I usually tried to find ones that I felt would be gentle on their young armpits too.

This most likely is a sign that change is coming. My girls all started their periods at 10, which was shocking to me, I was 16. Girls are just maturing physically so much younger these days, it's a bit concerning. But I would make sure she knows what periods are before it happens. My grandmother never told my mother & my mother freaked out thinking she was dying.

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J.C.

answers from Sacramento on

I knmow personally I didnt wear it until the 6th grade, there was not a need but kids are maturing physically sooner I think now a days. Our daughter started wearing it about age 10 ,the tween/teen kind that comes in fruity scents. It was announced soon after by the teacher in my daughter's class in 4th grade after a hot day outdoors that everyone needed to start bathing.showering daily and start wearing deodorant. I was told it was due to lots of sweay boys. I would not have a problem with a 9 yr old doing so too if needed but be sure too that the daily showering and probably hair washing is happening too Mom. Hope this helps.

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S.G.

answers from Jacksonville on

I think my daughter started wearing it around 8ish. She is 10 now and there are no signs of her getting ready to start her period but she does have to wear undershirts with certain shirts of hers because some times she is 'showing' through. I even went out and got it for her before I said anything to her too. Got some Teen Spirit and put it on her bed. When she came home from school I told her that I noticed that she was starting to sweat more at her underarms and that the deodorant would help her not smell stinky. She was fine with that but I did have to remind her for a few months to put it on!

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C.V.

answers from Los Angeles on

Yeah last year a couple months before my daughter turned 9 is when I started to smell very faint BO. It wasn't strong enough to use deodorant and usually only in hot weather so I held off until this year. She just turned 10 and we have noticed breast buds coming in, and one or two strands of armpit hair! Omg I'm not ready for this at all so I just hope and pray the period doesn't come for another year or two. But I think and i have read that's how it usually goes in sequence. First the BO, then body hair, and a year or two later the wonderful period. Can't wait.

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S.C.

answers from Toledo on

My daughter was 9 when I noticed her BO and I would have to remind her to put it on everyday, but when she turned 10 (5th grade) she wouldn't leave the house without it on. 9 is also when her 'nibblets' started showing and I would insist she wore an undershirt or bra. She's 11 now and I think she got her first zit which might mean even more changes around the corner. Not ready at all

S.R.

answers from Kansas City on

Not my child, but my sister was 7 1/2 and needed to start wearing it. I think kids are maturing too fast these days.

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S.I.

answers from Anchorage on

Just wanted to put my 2 cents in, :) my daughter had to start wearing deodorant a full year before she started to 'bloom'. She is really there physically now, but she is lucky to not have the visitor yet. I would definitely do some research into what is the best one for your daughter to start using, maybe your doctor would have some good input on a 'safe' one to use. :)

L.A.

answers from Austin on

I would not wait to give her deodorant for her birthday unless it is tomorrow.. Give it to her tonight and explain how and when to use it.. Her teachers will thank you..

Then make sure she has a little package of Feminine things with her in her back pack for just in case "Aunt Flo" makes a surprise visit at school..

M.J.

answers from Dover on

I got my daughter her first deoderant at 8 years old because she was stinky. She's going on 10 now & has been wearing training bras for about 6 or 8 months now. We've had 'the talk' but just about what would be happening with her period, not about sex really at all because I don't think she was ready for that yet.

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D.D.

answers from Seattle on

I only use aluminum-free and chemical-free deodorant, and recommend that for your daughter. Also, stay away from meat and dairy with BST (growth hormone given to cows) in it. This can speed up when they hit puberty.

I like Natural Care "Tom's" of Maine deodorant. You can buy it anywhere including Albertsons.

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J.B.

answers from Atlanta on

I don't have girls, but I was in 5th grade when I raised my hand in class one day after a busy time on the playground and quickly snatched it down again! I remember thinking, "Somebody stinks!" -and then I realized that it was me! I was 9 or 10, and I believe it was 9. I was definitely in 5th grade! I didn't start my period until I was half way through my 12th year though right before 7th grade, so this doesn't necessarily mean it's all going to happen soon.

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H.S.

answers from Anchorage on

Well I think 9 is way too young - but I think the issue is deodorant / anti-persperant itself - as they are filled with aluminum - will give your daughter breast cancer and alzheimers one day, especially using it for all those years. Also I know that ones' diet has a large affect on the BO issue. Here are some articles to read up on this....

http://search.mercola.com/Results.aspx?q=deodorant&k=...

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2007/0...

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2004/0...

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/0...

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A.F.

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I think the average age is around 10 and of course every kid is different. If she is starting to smell, she needs it. And yes, hold back the tears, other changes are probably right around the corner. I hope your daughter has a wonderful birthday!

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L.M.

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If I remember correctly one of my daughters started around 8, the other not until 11. It depends on their body chemistry.

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M.T.

answers from New York on

My daughter was 9 when she needed it also (and she had started other signs of puberty by that stage). I would suggest a natural deodorant (like tom's of maine) and not an antiperspirant.

S.G.

answers from Oklahoma City on

i havn't crossed that with my daughter, but i know i budding breasts in 4th grade, got teased A LOT until i literally flashed my teaser's one day (that was funny) and in 5th grade i started wearing deoderant because teacher asked for all her students to have it on hand....if she needs it, use it

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B.R.

answers from Phoenix on

Just went out a few days ago to buy my daughter some deoderant and boy did she need it. She is 7 years old. 10 years seems to be the average for puberty, but I have seen it happen as young as 8.

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W.C.

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My daughter had her first period at 9. Yes changes are ahead for your daughter. Talk to her now.

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A.T.

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First I would find out if she is washing herself when she is showering. Just because she take a bath or shower does not mean she is doing it right. I suggest you physically watch her.

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