At what age should boys start using deodorant?!
Question:
At what age should boys start using deodorant?
My son is eight and bikes to and from school in the heat (we live in the topics). Lately I've noticed that he is really starting to smell. This evening he took a shower then we went to an event where he was running around with other kids. When we got home his shirt armpits really smelled like BO. I didn't know kids could start smelling so young. Neither my husband or I are "stong smelling" people. Any suggestions?
Answers:
Everyone ought to use deodorant when they (or someone else!!!!) notices the odor! Nobody should have to 'wait' till a specific age to use deodorant (or to shave for that matter), it is highly personal and is dependent upon hormones, diet, activity, etc. My youngest son had to start using deodorant at about the same age as your son (I too, was surprised and asked the pediatrician).
Buy the guy a stick!!!
If you're worried about the aluminum being absorbed in his skin (possible link to Alzheimer's disease later on), start him out with the mineral salt type varieties. It works for a lot of folks, and the side effects in old age are nothing at all!). If it doesn't though.... Get him the regular variety. Just think if YOU had to go around all day STINKING.....Eewww. Your son is at one of the MANY fragile ages... Help him out. This is just what is normal for your son...