Dad with question about "girl parts"

[SFfamily]

We are two dads of an 8 year-old girl. She has complained a few times about her "woho" being itchy. Last night she took a bath, and rinsed very well. However, this evening, she is complaining that it has been itchy all afternoon. From outward appearance, nothing looks unusual. What advice to you have for us? If you would rather reply with a private message that is fine too.

[Jan V]

A little diaper rash cream usually works for us. If she continues to complain, may need to see a doc.

[FPCMom]

Our almost 5 year old, has a similar complaints all the time. We even asked our doctor, and she said that little girls are notorious bad wipers!, and rinsers in bathtubs as well. We now stock diaper wipes on the back of her toliet. She wipes with TP and when necessary a diaper wipe. It has helped a lot. Good luck! Jan

[Picfan]

She might have a yeast infection. My daughter now 18 started at about 8 having female problems. She has Kidney reflux. Had a lot of kidney infections and such. Anyway the itching could be a sign of that. Also you might want to make sure that the detergent you use to wash her undies is mild and maybe do a double rinse cycle. Also a mild soap. Zach my 8 year old still uses Baby Magic and it does the job but isn't harsh on his skin. Not sure where you live but when we were in Arkansas her peditrician set us up with a OB/GYN that just treated kids. She was awesome and it made it so much easier because Kelley felt so relaxed around her. Having our privates looked at can be an extremely embarassing thing for a kid. One minute they are OK with it the next time they freak out totally. (just learned that with my 8 year old getting his camp physical) All in a 6 month period. Oh last minute thought they sell the yeast infection creme over the counter now but if it was me and mine I would take her in just to be sure. Hope some of that helps.

[immikeymcc]

Are you using bubble bath? That get's our girls "who-who's" itching every time! Doctor finally figured out what we were doing. Since then, we've had very little problem in this area. Too bad about the bubble bath though, they really love them!

[bafisher]

I am of no help...we have 2 boys (very happy to not have to deal with peeing in public places, and toilet seats....)

But I just read this post and thought "this board is so awesome!". I love that we can come here and chat!!!!

I have heard the same thing about bubble bath, what a bummer!!!!

Good luck!
Beth

[Picfan]

I forgot to mention bubble bath. Glad you thought of that. Defeniate no no for girls.

[ourtribe]

OHhhh,
...and also try encouraging your child to eat yogurt. This help with the body chemistry and normal flora...;)

We're two dads with a four year old...who loves saying the word vagina. Ohhh my I soo remember the day we taught her that word...and tried to reign her in on when that word should and should not be used.

[Picfan]

These boards are so bad for me. They make me want another little one. Mine is 8 now and oh how I wish I could have another.

[Jan V]

Also, make sure that she is wiping properly, center to front, center to back, not back to front. That can result in some nasty contamination.:eek:

[SFfamily]

Everyone- you’ve been GREAT!

Again, thanks for all of your advice, support and help. Yes, this is a great place.

We continue to review proper wiping techniques. It seems like she forgets that after several months. We do not use bubble bath, though she sometimes sneaks too much shampoo into the bath for the same effect. We have implemented a rinse cycle of fresh clean water to make sure that everything is clean. I think we’ll buy some of our favorite diaper rash cream, Weleda Calendula .

Maybe we should have a seminar for dads to ask for advice from a panel of seasoned moms and you too dads. I'm sure it would be quite humorous, and very insightful. Mom's would you like the same from dads? What do you think rFamily?

Thanks,
Gerry



Thanks,
Gerry

[Nightowls]

Bubble baths sound fun but are definite no, no's for little girls because they do cause girlie issues. We ended up at the dr. once for the same reason and the Dr. recommended putting a cup of vinegar into her bath water because it neutralizes it. And she said no more bubble baths. Some of this stuff ya learn but getting thru it once and remembering so there is not a "next time". She also recommended cotton panties and not the cool satiny ones and when sleeping not to wear panties under pajama bottoms. To let her "parts" breathe ~ Enjoy that lil one, she will grow up too fast, just like mine who is now 11!

[Nightowls]

OHhhh,
...and also try encouraging your child to eat yogurt. This help with the body chemistry and normal flora...;)

We're two dads with a four year old...who loves saying the word vagina. Ohhh my I soo remember the day we taught her that word...and tried to reign her in on when that word should and should not be used.
too cute..you should have watched Boston Public last week where the word "vagina" was used a gazillion times. It amused my Dad so much he called to see if we were watching. Bravo for using real names for body parts with kiddos! As a therapist I will tell you it can be incredibly helpful at times for children to be educated on correct terms.

[moms2threegirls]

Gerry,
I sent you a private message in response to your question. (The first time someone here sent me a private message, I didn't see it for 2 weeks...so I thought I'd give you a heads up!)

[SFfamily]

OHhhh,
...and also try encouraging your child to eat yogurt. This help with the body chemistry and normal flora...;)

We're two dads with a four year old...who loves saying the word vagina. Ohhh my I soo remember the day we taught her that word...and tried to reign her in on when that word should and should not be used.

VERY FUNNY...:)

For her first 5 or 6 years, our daughter would say "peanut" instead of "penis". We were all too happy as it was so cute and much less embarrassing for us when she would ask an inappropriate question in public.

In kindergarten, she learned the word “vagina” form a little boy. When she came home saying “pa-gina” we were smiling trying not to laugh, and again failed to correct her. Now that she is in first grade, she knows how to say all of those words and way too many others.

-Gerry

[Picfan]

Once school begins they learn way too much. LOL I agree it is nice to share information and have some seasoned parents of the opposite sex to get answers to questions from.