Why does my daughters privates smell

In answer to Adrianna S. Thanks for the reply Yes, she is fine now thanks : In regards to bathing - i bath her every morning or night when she is with me and i am sure her mum does the same. I just wanted to see what other ladies had to say as I am a guy and have not had this problem personally!! It was really not nice to experience that with my child, as i am sure you can all imagine!

Hi Richard There are a few things this could be. A fishy smell can be caused by the good bacteria in the vagina being wiped out by soaps, bubble baths etc allowing bad bacteria to flourish. This leads to bacterial vaginosis, the main symptom being a strong fishy smell. It can also be due to poor hygiene and not wiping properly after passing urine.

The urine becomes stale and a fishy smell develops Another cause could be a urinary infection. She may run to the loo a lot or complain of burning on passing urine Lastly threadworms can cause this if they get into the vagina. The vulva is the outside area of the female genitals; the vagina connects the vulva and the uterus.

Vulvovaginitis may cause soreness, itchiness, redness and burning. Sometimes children with vulvovaginitis have a slight discharge from the vagina, which will stain the underpants and produce a strong odour. Parents often first become aware of the problem when their child complains about the redness and soreness of the skin, which is the most common sign of vulvovaginitis.

Most often, vulvovaginitis is caused when the vulvar and vaginal skin become irritated. This irritation can be caused by the use of products that are too strong for the delicate vulvar skin, clothing that rubs, dampness and less commonly, a skin or vaginal infection. Vulvovaginitis can also be caused by sexual abuse. Other skin problems, such as eczema , can also affect the vulvar skin.

Vulvovaginitis may result from several of these causes at the same time. In young children, before puberty, the skin in the vaginal area is thin and delicate. This delicate skin is easily irritated. When they grow and begin to produce their own sex hormones, pubic hair and thickened skin will develop and protect the vaginal area. Normal vulvar skin should not look reddish or raw. Many normal things children do can irritate the skin around the vagina. For example, playing in sandboxes or on slides and teeter-totters, and wearing wet clothes, bathing suits or tight ballet leotards can irritate the skin.

Children who are playing often forget to go to the bathroom until the last minute. Sometimes they do not wipe themselves properly. When this happens, bacteria from the anus can get into the vagina. Dirty underwear can also bring bacteria into contact with the vagina and the surrounding skin. Most children will not wash their vaginal area at bath time.

Children need to be helped with bathing so they clean themselves properly. If your child develops skin irritation in the vaginal area, develops an odour in the area or has discharge from the vagina, they should see their health-care provider. Depending on the problem and how severe the symptoms are, the doctor may refer them to a gynaecology clinic.

The gynaecologist will ask questions about your child's health and do a physical examination. The doctor will want to make sure that there is no infection or skin problem that needs treatment. Sometimes, a small vaginal swab will be taken to look for infection. If there has been any bleeding, the doctor may need to examine further. The doctor will also ask questions and examine your child to make sure that they have not been subject to any sexual abuse.

Tell your child what the examination is about, using words they can understand. If you notice a really funky smell, and there's puss coming our of your child's ear, time to get them to the doctor for some antibiotic ear drops. We all know armpits stink, but we don't expect it until puberty. It's not actually uncommon for younger kids to have armpit smells. This smell is due to bacteria, sweat, and hormone changes. And as long as your child doesn't have any other signs of puberty, and they're under the age of eight, it's not a concern.

Puberty can hit any time after the age of eight, so the armpits can smell from then on. I often have parents coming in saying they are not buying another pair of shoes until they figure out why their child's feet stink up the whole house. Kid's feet sweat more than adult's feet sweat. Increased sweat means increased bacteria means increased odor.

Make sure your child has clean feet, changes their socks when they're sweaty, and wears breathable shoes if possible. A trick I tell parents is to use a Crystal deodorant stick. It's a tube of salt crystal found in the deodorant section, and it's in a purple container. Wet the feet in the morning and rub the stick on it. This usually happens between ages This is around the same time that changes in breast size start to happen. Girls usually stop getting taller about 2 years after they have their first period.

Your child may have noticed that by 4th grade, most of the tallest people in her grade were girls. This is because girls usually start their growth spurt before boys do. Even though girls start growing taller before boys, by the time she reaches high school the boys will catch up in height and will probably be taller than most girls by the end of puberty. It is important for girls to know that everyone grows at different speeds so it is best not to compare themselves to their friends.

How much or how fast a person grows depends on their sleep patterns, exercise habits, nutrition, and family genetics. One of the first signs of puberty for girls is breast changes.

Their breasts will start to grow bigger between ages , and this will happen in stages. At first, they may notice a firm bump, also known as a breast bud, behind their nipples.

As their breasts grow, their areolas the skin around the breast and nipples will grow as well and may become darker. It is normal for their right and left breasts to seem uneven as they grow. They may also seem pointy at the beginning but will become rounder and fuller with time.

They may feel like their breasts are growing fast or slow. As girls go through puberty, one of the changes that they will notice is that they start to grow hair in new places. Girls will grow new hair underneath their arm pits, legs, and around the outside of their vaginas.

Sometimes, people like to shave this new hair using shaving cream and a razor. Encourage your child to talk to you before making this decision so that you can show her how to shave safely. The hair on her head may change as well and she might notice that her scalp feels oilier.

This is because during puberty our hormones start to change and this might cause her sweat glands to make more sweat and natural oils in certain parts of the body, including the scalp.

This may mean that she needs to wash her hair more often. Shampoo helps to remove the dirt and any oil that builds up during the day. Conditioner afterwards will help to keep her hair moisturized and shiny.

All girls are born with unique and different hair texture.