My 8 year old daughter has underarm hair, help!?

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...	don't worry about it. 8 is a perfectly normal time to start showing some signs of puberty. make sure that she understands what's going on in her body and help her along the way. she's just fine! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Amber	Well I would definitley ask her doctor if she thinks it is normal something could be wrong or she could just be an early bloomer... but it is best to check with a doctor and make sure. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

K M	The scientists have figured it out. A girl can start puberty anytime between the ages of 8 and 16. LOL. How many scientists did they need to figure that one out? Its normal and a part of life. Don't worry. If she feels self conscious about it then talk to her and see if she maybe wants to start shaving. My daughters have begun to grow underarm hair and I wax their underarms for them. They are 11 and 13. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ashley.	I know of a girl who was 5 when she started her period, things like this happen. You can use nair or veet on her. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bean	sit down with her and explain puberty and the changes her body are going to go through. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hey!!!	Do NOT worry!!! she is just going thru puberty at a younger age...does she have any pubic hair????????? if so tell her about girls periods and she will be fine!!! dont worry!!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

$exxxy Je$$ie	She's having it early, i know this one girl who started bleeding at birth, cubt??? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

vincepac601	certainly could be natural for her, that does happen. think back when you started to grow hair there, maybe around the same age. we all mature at different times and rates. she's simply growing up. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

BR0ADWAY B3AUTY	Well she's going through puberty regaurdless of her age and weight if the underarm thing is bothering her and you just tell her she can shave it. And be sure to give her "the talk". Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

→DID DAT←™	WHY SHOULD U BE WORRIED FOR SHE GROWING??EVERYONE IZ DIFFRENT I STARTED HAVING ARMPIT HAIR WEN I WAZ 10?? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Emma S	shes an early bloomer, everybody starts puberty at different ages, so its normal. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sweetklams	she might be starting early puberty. my friend started her period when she was 7 Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

♥ Jube-Jube	why should u be worried, ur a bad mommy! XP Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mxsmanic	She's still sounds like she's within the normal range. Growing hair is one of the earliest signs of puberty, so it's nothing to worry about. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hai	in my cousins school there was a girl who got puberty at just 7...it's ok....every one gets it at diff. times ...my mom got it at 15....i got it at 12...there is nothing to worry....today's life style is one reason for that but it's ok...afterall ur daughter is slim....and yes she is a cute little 'early bloomer' Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Bella♥	She may just be an early bloomer. Bring it up to a doctor if you are concerned. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

MiiSS BROWN	well dont know about all the extra stuff but i had hair on my pubic area and under my arm at that age and i wasn't over weight but my mom let me shave my arm Pitts....and i started my period when i was about 9 or 10 Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sierra	Don't worry plenty of children go throuegh puberty earlier than other children. And some children start later than other children. For example I am going into the eigth grade and I haven't went through puberty yet. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

guh-guh-guh-ghost	me and my sister started growing pubic hair when we were 7, it didn't grow fully till we reached puberty. Its strange too cause we're not tall or fat, we have small breasts, and got periods when we were about 13 and started puberty at around that age. I think its called "Precocious pubarche" Sometimes nature can be weird. I wouldn't worry too much. If you are unsure check with doc. This would prob ring true for under arm hair too: http://www.goaskalice-cms.org/2554.html Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jillian	I got mine at 9 then started my period at 11. I was way too embarassed to tell my mom, so I first tried cutting it off with scissors. Didn't work! They I got brave and used my mom's razor. Just talk to her about it and show her how to use a razor. If you don't have her shave it, it's very possible kids at school will notice and make fun. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Frankie	Its normal everyone starts at different times shes just an early bloomer. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

silky_goddess	i got arm hair at 9 i wasnt overweight at all and i didnt get my period until i was 12....and please let her shave it otherwise you are setting your child up for the worst teasing of her life. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lightpulse	It is not unusual for very young girls to start puberty early. Does she also have pubic hair and periods? With the wide use of growth hormones in the meats we eat, early onset of puberty is not unusual nowadays. It is most prevalent in Puerto Rico. It also could be she could have excessive estrogen and/or testostrone production. You might want to consult a doctor but I wouldn't worry about it as long as she's healthy and have no unusual symptoms. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ljhsullivan	I was 8 when I started to have hair under my arm...and like her, I was under weight if anything. It is very normal. My mom showed me how to shave it. This was also the time that I started to wear deoderant. She is just developing a little early, but no big deal! Good Luck and God Bless! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lindsey	it's just puberty, there is nothing you can do about it. if it gets real bad let her shave under her arms or if she gets embarrassed about it Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Bean	Nothing, just tell her to shave. My friend got her period at eight years old, it's okay. And she wasn't and isn't over-weight. Xx Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

meteorcrashh	Maybe she is having this early puberty thign? I read in the news that a 9 year old girl having her menses already. So maybe your daughter is one of those early-bloomers? You could bring her to the doctors if you're worried. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Meg	i started shaving my underarms around 8 or 9. i waited till i was almost 11 for legs. i would just talk to her about shaving and just try to keep her on a healthy diet and make sure she's out running around and playing games for at least an hour a day. if you're really worried i would talk to her pediatrician (just you and the doctor, no need to drag her in unless the doctor says to) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

I fr!k!n hate my life!!! =(	Early Bloomer. ... Like... me... =( Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mrs. Poynterspade	every one matures at different times. its normal. i started shavin my pits when i was maybe nine. so i thinks its fine Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

zenkai101	8 is pretty young but maybe it is just in the genetics. I started getting hair in my pubic area at 9 and then I got my period at 10. I cannot remember if I had hairy armpits or not.. but I'm sure it will be ok for a couple more years. If you are concerned though, I would think that it will be ok to teach her how to shave but make sure she is ready. Shaving for the rest of our lives isn't the most fun thing to do! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No