my girl has a few hairs ( not a lot but, not tiny) under her arms- I can;t believe at 7 that is normal....should i shave? should i pluck? should i be concerned???
don't appreciate the attitude about the plucking- I asked for advice- not sarcasim...I am looking for help is all- shaving seemes like the obvious answer- however we all know that it usually comes in more when you shave- thanks to you who sent nice- helpful responses!!! as for letting it go...kids are MEAN & the last thing I want is for her to feel self conscious b/c some kid on playground makes a big deal about it....trying to be proactive for her sake
OMG. Pluck her arm hair?
I know.... It's hard to grasp children growing up.
Don't do anything until she mentions it ( in hopes you have a good open communication line with her)
When it bothers her and becomes a part of HER self conscious, then address shaving.... NO plucking
Hi C. - I think a visit to your daughter's pediatrician is in order although they may tell you it's normal for it to happen as early as 7. Precocious puberty or partial precocious puberty can lead short stature and possibly some other issues, emotional ones included.
EDIT: I never really answered your question - I think if there are just a few, you might just trim them with scissors. If they are dark and really noticeable, then shaving would be okay. Isnt it a myth that hairs grow in darker when you shave??
What? Do you pluck your under arm hair? Kids are physically maturing pretty young 7-10 years old. Please don't pluck your daughter's hair, that made me cringe... that would be so painful to that poor little girl. I bet she'd start avoiding you if you try to pluck her hair. If SHE wants to she can shave but if it's not a lot or it's not bothering HER I'd leave it alone. If you shave prematurely it will come back thicker. She's 7, not 2 she can choose for herself.
I hope you didn't get offended by my post. I didn't mean just to leave it alone, I meant if it wasn't bothering her than I'd leave it alone.
unfortunately girls & boys are starting puberty younger & younger...personally i think its because partly anyway of all of the hormones they put in our food, that however is another discussion
i believe that it is not abnormal, i keep hearing about girls this young showing signs of puberty...my daughter is not yet, however my son has some very hairy legs lol at 6...i would not pluck, & i would only shave if you are ready for her to start to learn to shave on her own...unless it is bad i would wait though
No way in hell should you pluck them!
*edited to add. My answer is in no way sarcastic or full of attitude. Also, hair doesn't come in thicker when you shave. The hair that is cut will have a flatter and slightly coarser feel, but it will not effect anything else. That's all old wives tales and ignorance.
Please take your daughter to a physician. Early puberty can be caused by a medical problem that needs treatment or it could be a normal variant. Either way children who go through early puberty (precocious puberty) may not achieve their full height because their bones fuse too early. Please follow up with a physician.
Normal at the age of 7 ~ I DON'T KNOW.
BUT whatever you do DO NOT PLUCK THEM. That will truly hurt her.
yep, it's normal for today's world. I have friends with daughters who started at age 9. Sad, but true.
I would not address the hairs until she is older. Do not draw attention to it....& just wait until the B.O. begins. That's when she'll start shaving & using deoderant.
With my younger son, a flyer was sent from the school nurse in 2nd grade - requesting that all children use some type of deoderant. & the school was right to request it....some of those classrooms REEKED after gym class!
