Hunni Bee 11:03 AM 12-06-2017
One of my dcbs has a distinct mildew-y odor about him. He's clean, wears clean clothes and everything seems okay at home. It smells like either they might have a mold problem in their house or maybe wet clothes are being left in the washer too long.
None of the kids has said anything, but its seems to be getting stronger and its starting to give me headache. I don't have the kind of set-up where I could change him and wash his clothes.
Would you mention it? And how? His parents are nice, but young and his mom is very shy. I would hate to hurt their feelings.
AmyKidsCo 01:16 PM 12-06-2017
I'm super-sensitive to that smell but if he's clean and his clothes are clean I wouldn't say anything, especially if his mom is super shy. Some people just don't know not to leave clothes in the washer or notice that smell.
boy_mom 01:54 PM 12-06-2017
I agree, if he is clean and the clothes are clean than I wouldn't really say anything. Can you use a oil diffuser or something in the room to help block the smell?
Miss A 02:07 PM 12-06-2017
It is very possible that the smell may be something out of moms control. Maybe they don't have a washer and dryer at home, and have to use a laundromat, or maybe they have an older or second hand washer. Sometimes machines that have been used frequently but have not been taken care of smell like that.
If DCB is obviously coming in with clean clothes, and he is well taken care of i wouldn't say anything at all.
Ariana 05:15 PM 12-06-2017
Do they live in a basement apartment? Sometimes that can be the culprit as basements are generally wetter.
I currently have a child that smells like mosquito repellant. It is really weird because its winter here so no bugs. I am trying to figure it out. Its very strong and does not smell like any kind of detergent I have ever smelled before. They moved this weekend so I hope she comes back this week smelling different.
Miss A 05:18 PM 12-06-2017
Originally Posted by Ariana:
Do they live in a basement apartment? Sometimes that can be the culprit as basements are generally wetter.
I currently have a child that smells like mosquito repellant. It is really weird because its winter here so no bugs. I am trying to figure it out. Its very strong and does not smell like any kind of detergent I have ever smelled before. They moved this weekend so I hope she comes back this week smelling different.
Maybe her winter clothing was stored in moth balls?