Body odor in a 7 year old - is this too early?

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Miriam1 asks:

I have a very active child, who eats well but lately I noticed a faint body odor, is seven years old too early in life to have body odor?

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Wayne Yankus

Jan 12, 2010

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Not really. sometimes when there is a big growth spurt you might get a body odor that is usually short lived. what would be of concern would be the appearance of the odor with secondary sex changes such as pubic hair or under arm hair. Get the advice of your pediatrician.

Wayne Yankus, MD, FAAP
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dgraab , Parent writes:

Hi Miriam,

I suggest that you talk to your son's pediatrician to see if there are any health concerns that could be causing the body odor (if it is a symptom of a larger health problem, or normal physical development for your son).

Here are some related resources on Education.com that you may also find helpful....

When Should Kids Start Using Deodorant?
http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_When_Should_Kids/

Physical Growth (Ages 5-8)
http://www.education.com/topic/physical-development-ages-5-8/

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