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Childcare provider/parent line...when is it crossed?
I am an in-home daycare provider and one of the children in my care is an 8 month old infant. He has incredibly bad body odor, like an adult would from sweating and not bathing. I don't even like to use our auxillary thermometer on him because when I do it takes several cleanings to get the smell off of it. The thing is that the mom is a good mom, I don't understand how she doesn't notice this...I'm guessing she just doesn't think to wash under his arms. Would it be inappropriate for me to mention it to her? If not, how do you do so in a polite way?
YES! I know it's very unusual for a baby to have BO, which is probably why it bothers me so much. It is only from his armpit area but it is very strong, and it's EXACTLY the same smell as an adult would have.
Now that some of you have mentioned the possibilty of a metabolic disorder I did some researching and he does have some additional symptoms that could cause concern, I think I will mention it to the mother. Thanks guys!
I would definitely say something to her. I have never heard of a baby having a body odor. He may have some kind of metabolic issue, especially since you say the mom is a good mom and not a neglectful one. It could be that hse is around him so much she dosen't smell it.
Let her know gently that you have noticed an odor and that you are concerned that he may have a medical issues. Do some online research about metabolic diseases and body odor in infants so that you have something to show her.
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