At what age should boys start using deodorant?

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Linda B	There are natural deodorants that simply neutralize the smell, but allows for perspiration. Some people think that is the healthiest way to go...if you want to go that way, go to a health food store and look for the brand "Toms" Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

versantly	have him drink more water and buy an antiperspirant -not deodorant. take him to the pediatrician if you don't notice a change. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Cloud	he should start using it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mari	Your son smells. solution=buy him deoderant. there is no age limit. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Tactical Medic	I suggest the age he starts to smell, there is no specific guidelines for this, if he smells than he can wear it, if it grows he can shave it, and so forth Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Josh	Go ahead and get deodorant if he has b.o., but i would recommend something normal, don't try antiperspirant because it can really irritate skin. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

wahini on shore	Go for it, my granddaughter went through this at eight also. It is quite common. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Rebka23	if you think he needs it, i would suggest using it. i don't think there is a specific age. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

best thing since 1993	any age Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Robert S	Get him Antibacterial soap & show him how to wash. Especially since you live in the tropics. Emphasize that certain areas can smell strongly. Armpits, groin area, feet, need to be washed properly. Shirts need to be changed & washed regularly. Use the natural deodorants with tea-tree oil. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kaitlyn	We live in Texas, and it's hot and humid here. My son started wearing antiperspirant/deodorant (for my own sanity) when he was about 9. He's 19 now - and smells lovely - no ill effects. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Belzetot	If he stinks, he should be using a deodorant. Age doesn't matter. You can be brutal and have a talk with him about it, or you can be subtle and simply buy him a deodorant and leave it on his bed. He should get the clue. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mrs1123	Zest Deodorant Bar Soap in Aqua Pure Scent. Brut Deodorant Spray. It will help him stay fresher smelling without making his armpits sticky. http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=164975&catid=48870&trx=PLST-0-SEARCH&trxp1=48870&trxp2=164975&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SEARCH Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mojambo	I dont remember at what age I started using ..but if he smells like that then what damage could it cause him...I am sure there is some grass eatting hippie out there that will tell ya that it will make his johnson fall off or some thing..but if he smells like a dirty arm pit well give him some.. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

flowerchild	Yeah kids are starting young with everything now-a-days. Since he's still young, you can try to opt for Gentle, mild, and natural deodorants like the Toms of Maine brand. It's a bit pricier than regular brands but it's not high on chemicals and harsh fragrances like most brands of deodorant, which has its benefits if you're trying to stop the odor and protect him at the same time. There are other natural brands out there, you just have to pick and choose which one you like best. I suggested Toms of Maine brand because you can get it at most supermarkets and drug stores. Good luck! : ) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

riv	deodorant is ridiculous - plus, if u live in the tropics u shd be aware that mosquitoes LOVE deodorant so if u want to give him malaria that would be a good way to go about it. Deodorant is for women and wusses....... don't get him started...... get hold of some old fashioned CARBOLIC soap - if not available locally you can source it off the internet easily and get him to use that..... a nice masculine scrubbed-boy smell. if he still smells bad after a couple of days of that then see the doctor. Also, i would have thought the gases in deodorants could harm young lungs - not worth risking........ Carbolic is the way to go. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

devil_queen_biatch14	at 2 u dont want the smelly kid in the neighborhood or in school. have him bathe, then lotion then powder then deodarize Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bender_xr217	A person should start using deodorant at what ever age they start stinking! Nuff said! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Icy Gazpacho	All young boys stink. If it isn't BO, it's urine. Teach him to use deoderant early.... it will prolly fade once he becomes a man... but at the moment.. it's just how boys smell. Deal with it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

parental unit	if he is starting to smell then its time for him to use it. He sounds young, but some kids start puberty earlier than others Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

123..WAIT!	As soon as they start to smell....maybe for someone that young you should just purchase "deodorant" as opposed to "antiperspirant". It just seems like deodorant would have less chemicals....I had heard somewhere that the reason our kids are so much taller, and advancing in some areas quicker, is from all the additives and preservatives we put in our foods now....I don't know if that's true....but it's something to think about.... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

wilburtheplaya™	wheneva dey smelly Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

RadTech - RT(R)	If he smells, then let him use it. Why not? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

l00k_up	Buy him some deoderant. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

josh o	11 Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sarah O	I think this is very much of an individual thing- there's not really a rule of thumb. If your son is starting to develop hormones that cause him to have BO, do the rest of the world a favor and give the boy some anti perspirant/deodorant!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Animal Lover..ok some people too	he could start using it now if he really needs it Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

This user has been deleted.	wheneve they start to stink Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Daemon	I say 11-12 years old. Around that time when I was in middle school , I got picked on by the other kids a lot about my body odor. (I'm 35 now) Use the the all natural stuff from stores that sell almost everything organic, if you really feel your kid needs something now. Even now I still use it. I can often remember the large number of under-arm rashes I got over years from all the chemicals and God knows what else they use in those corporate chain deodorants they sell in drug stores. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

§§§§§§	give hhim deoderant its not life threatning Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lori	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... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No