Deodorant for younger girls?

[teacher316]

My daughter is 7 and has sensitive skin. She also developed body odor very young. Now that she plays basketball and has gym, I think it has made the odor worse. Anyone elses daughter had this problem? Any suggestions on very mild deodorant we could use? I'm not sure if she's too young for deodorant?
I should also mention that the doctor suggested we put neosporin under her arms to kill the bacteria. I have done that but would love for her to be able to apply something herself.

[cuddlebuggy]

Toms of Maine has a great apricot one which both of my daughters started with. My youngest is 7 too.

[Miss Violet]

How about the crystal deodorant (solid one)has zero chemicals and works!

[chzypoof2]

I agree..Love this!!!

How about the crystal deodorant (solid one)has zero chemicals and works!

[kissthethunder]

I use Dove, and it's the only thing that works for me. the classic powder is very gentle <3

[Pheasant]

I started out using Secret, which I still use to this day. They've got a variety of scents to choose from, and so far the few I've tried (powder fresh, etc.) were very gentle on my skin. ^__^

[ashes]

I remember the deodorant I used when I first started wearing it was Teen Spirit.  Good grief, that was a long time ago!

[STLGusty]

I use Dove, and it's the only thing that works for me. the classic powder is very gentle <3

Dove really is great and gentle.  I think they even make a sensitive skin variety!  It's well worth the extra price - and this is coming from a big penny pincher

[moonsugar]

I'll put in another vote for Dove. Go for roll-on, rather than spray; sprays can be obnoxious and roll-on is pretty discreet and portable. Let her choose her own flavour, though!

[Emberfly]

How about the crystal deodorant (solid one)has zero chemicals and works!

I agree with this one.  For someone so young, I like the idea of no chemicals.  I've used the 'rock' or crystal deodorant and it does work.  I actually prefer antipersperant so don't use the rock very much.  All deodorants and antiperspirants contain chemicals of some kind (or nearly all) and are absorbed by the skin.  An adult can 'handle' higher levels of chemicals in the body that a young child, after all, they are so much smaller.  For the sensitive skin aspect, the rock will also help.  And it's odorless for those with scent allergies, like me.

[kaoskat]

I remember the deodorant I used when I first started wearing it was Teen Spirit.  Good grief, that was a long time ago!

LOL Me too! Does that stuff even still exist?

[melodys_angel]

Cant remember what I started off on but dove is supposed ot be very gentle <3

[teacher316]

I have never heard of rock or toms of maine deodorant but I will definitely look into it. Thanks everyone!

[LuckyTwirlerina]

I also had to start wearing deodorant fairly young, and have incredibly sensitive skin. The only brands that don't make me itch have been Nivea and Soft&Dri.

[Miss Violet]

I have never heard of rock or toms of maine deodorant but I will definitely look into it. Thanks everyone!

some links!
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/kids-body-odor-and-safe-deodorants.html
http://www.livestrong.com/article/229131-safe-deodorants-for-children/
http://www.crystalspring.co.uk/articles/deodorant-for-kids
ps.
I would only recommend crystal deodorant it's very safe and has zero chemicals all the other deodorants have chemicals that a young child could possible have a bad reaction or an allergy through years of using.
there is no such thing like deodorant with no chemical except crystals for me.(especially those with perfume )