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Is body odor a sign of puberty?



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amother


 

Post Fri, Jun 11 2010, 3:54 pm
My dd is 9.5 years old, and today I realized she has a real (mature embarrassed) sweat odor. After she changed clothes, I wanted to double check, so I smelled her shirt at the underarm, Puke

Is it time for the talk???? Is it any sign of something????
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chocolate moose




 
 
    
 

Post Fri, Jun 11 2010, 3:56 pm
Maybe yes, maybe no. Sometimes sweat is just sweat.
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de_goldy




 
 
    
 

Post Fri, Jun 11 2010, 4:23 pm
9.5 is definitely time. She has probably heard it from friends already.
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amother


 

Post Fri, Jun 11 2010, 4:45 pm
I wouldn't give "the talk" unless she seems to be physically maturing.
I'd just buy her deodorant.
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groisamomma




 
 
    
 

Post Sat, Jun 12 2010, 7:38 pm
Fourth or fifth grade is when I began using deodorant. I don't think she needs to hear anything more than "When we get older, our sweat produces a smell. A great way to prevent that is by using deodorant."
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Dobat




 
 
    
 

Post Sat, Jun 12 2010, 7:52 pm
Definitely would give her the talk. Would you rather her find out incorrect facts elsewhere. Give her a bottle of deo, sanitary pads, reading material etc and a synopsis of whats to come. Some of my sisters had their periods' at 9. It would be a shame for her to get a shock if this could be avoided. Good luck!
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amother


 

Post Sat, Jun 12 2010, 8:06 pm
She is DEFINITELY not maturing physically yet, aside from the odor, she's still a kid. So perhaps I should just get her some cutesy deodorant without sounding too intimidating by offering too much info she's not ready for, yet.
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