About Simon Evans, PhD Expertise I can answer questions relevant to kids physical and mental health and how everyday factors like nutrition, exercise and sleep affect self-confidence, independence and creativity.
Experience I am a research scientist at a major medical school studying the interaction between nutrition/exercise and mental health.
Organizations The Society for Neuroscience.
The American Society for Nutrition.
Publications Many Scientific Journals including: Nature, PNAS, Biological Psychiatry, American Journal of Psychiatry . . .
I am also the author of 'Brain Fitness: A Recipe for Feeding Your Child's Dreams and Unlocking their Maximum Brain Power' - available on amazon.com
Education/Credentials I have a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology and have been working in the Neurosciences for over a decade.
Awards and Honors Several Scientific Awards, Grants and Honors.
Expert: Simon Evans, PhD Date: 6/18/2007 Subject: 3yr old underarm odor
Question My 3yr old daughter has a bad underarm odor and I am not sure why. She has two older sisters that did not have this problem until ages 8-9 yrs old, and I am not sure why the odor is coming so soon with my baby. Could this be a early sign of puberty? She does have hair all over her body but nothing out of the normal for her age. My daughter has also smelled bad in other areas which resulted in an on the spot bath. I tried putting powder under her arms but it do not seem to help. Is deodorant to strong for such a young girl? Your help in this matter would be much appreciative.
Answer Dee,
Sorry to not get to your question earlier. I have been traveling.
Frankly, I don't know the answer to your question. I do know that kids are beginning puberty earlier and that this is a hot topic of study. However, 3 years old is extremely early and is not at all likely.
You should talk to your pediatrician about your concerns.
