@onewithfaith I have a tree nut allergy as well and that hasn’t been an issue with any deodorant. I need the antiperspirant but dove men +care has been pretty good for me since I have sensitive skin.
Kid is 7 and starting to stink
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@onewithfaith Look into Toms of Maine brand deodorants. They're natural and have both deodorant and anti-perspirant options.
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@onewithfaith I use Native and have been for about a year and love their stuff. I just peaked at the ingredients and don't see any kind of nuts in it.
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sopranolady
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@onewithfaith https://www.amazon.com/Thai-Deodorant-Stone-Unscented-Aluminum/dp/B089DMYDH7
I know everyone is bashing natural deodorants but this works well for me.
I know everyone is bashing natural deodorants but this works well for me.
melekh_saksokh
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@onewithfaith Stink is prolly from their diet. Try changing out to cleaner food for 3 wks and more water.
@onewithfaith What kind of soap are you using on him? It might sound kind of granola-ish, but you might just need to use something a little gentler. Body smells come from bacteria on the surface, and the cleaners that we use have a big effect on that. You have to understand that we've only been using deodorant for about 1% of our time as a species, and it's not like people were just smelling like shit for 99% of our existence. What works for some people doesn't work for others, and there will always be bacteria on our bodies producing waste, so sometimes stripping them off with antibacterials can make the problem worse. You could always just smear some Old Spice under his armpits, but it might be worth trying some other soaps first, especially something that allows his body to find an equilibrium and stop making a stink.
@onewithfaith Make sure you get him some anti-perspirant, deodorant only does so much.
"Wash the pits, the boys and YO ASS."
"Wash the pits, the boys and YO ASS."
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@onewithfaith The whole aluminum thing is nonsense. Just get one that works.
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@onewithfaith If he’s developing body odor and it’s not just because he’s not showering enough, I’d take him in to see his pediatrician. BO at 7 years old for a boy can be a sign of early puberty which may sometimes need treatment. If this is just a hygiene thing, I wouldn’t sweat it.
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@grilled_salmon Thanks for this.
@onewithfaith I recently took my daughter to an endocrinologist because she started smelling at 5 (7 now). Nothing concerning.
But OP, after bathing every night and trying different deodorants, the game changer for us was antibacterial soap, Dial specifically. The smell isn't completely gone, but it is manageable.
But OP, after bathing every night and trying different deodorants, the game changer for us was antibacterial soap, Dial specifically. The smell isn't completely gone, but it is manageable.
@onewithfaith Yeah - any decent antiperspirant deodorant.
menangjoshua
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@onewithfaith I use the Dr. Squatch natural deodorant, and it works great, specifically only the Bay Rum one works for me. But it does strange stuff to my darker shirts, almost like it bleaches them..
Oh, and I am VERY stinky. Most deodorants don't work at all! It's pretty much Dr. Squatch and whatever women's deodorant my wife uses.
Oh, and I am VERY stinky. Most deodorants don't work at all! It's pretty much Dr. Squatch and whatever women's deodorant my wife uses.
hdlewallen
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@menangjoshua I use this myself! Other deodorants would discolor my armpits and make them peel. Dr. Squatch has been wonderful.
@onewithfaith Reddit is very wild when you realize that people come on here to ask others where to buy deodorant for their own children… 
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@nickytuck The world is a big place my friend and people live all over it. Some person in NZ might have an awesome idea that I'd never thought of.
@onewithfaith Who said you weren’t from NZ? Because you certainly didn’t give much context.
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@nickytuck It's not about where I'm from or where you're from. My point was that a question about deoderant leads to people giving you ideas of what the problem could be based on their personal experiences. A lot of people have brought up concepts like diet. I didn't know that lactose intolerance can cause body odor. So, yes, a lot of people probably read it and go, "why did some dude need advice on what deoderant to use?". But there's also a lot of people with valuable information. Knowledge comes from asking questions.