Guest guest Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Hey everyone~ I know this has probably been addressed, but is there anything you can do to help prevent the helmet and baby's head from smelling like old sweat socks? I took Owen's helmet off today and because it has been warm here the last few days, and because he is a big sweater to start with, his head and helmet reeked! Any suggestions for my stinky head boy? thanks~ Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Jen, Try scrubbing the band with a soft bristle tooth brush with the alcohol and was Owen's head with L'Oreal kids brand shampoo. I have head that really gets rid of the smell. Also try letting it dry outside in the sun. Isabelle 8 mos STARband 1/31/06 > > Hey everyone~ I know this has probably been addressed, but is there > anything you can do to help prevent the helmet and baby's head from > smelling like old sweat socks? I took Owen's helmet off today and > because it has been warm here the last few days, and because he is a > big sweater to start with, his head and helmet reeked! Any suggestions > for my stinky head boy? > > thanks~ > > Jen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Try the Loreal Kids Shampoo - Blueberry Smoothie. It really worked for us..good luck! > > Hey everyone~ I know this has probably been addressed, but is there > anything you can do to help prevent the helmet and baby's head from > smelling like old sweat socks? I took Owen's helmet off today and > because it has been warm here the last few days, and because he is a > big sweater to start with, his head and helmet reeked! Any suggestions > for my stinky head boy? > > thanks~ > > Jen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Yes, completely normal. As far as length of time that it stinks, it just depends on your little one. Maybe use the 91% alcohol instead of the 70% (if you haven't already). Also, maybe try a scented shampoo. I love the Lavendar and Soothing Naturals smell (both by J & J). > > Malcolm has had his helmet for two weeks and his head, though we wash it every night and > clean the helmet, has a distinct " plastic " smell. Is this normal, as I assume? And how long > before it goes away? I look forward to my one hour cuddling with my baby and it's like > snuggling with a Ken doll. Ick. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I love the Ken doll imagery! I think I would almost prefer a plastic smell over a stinky feet smell, which is how my son's helmet smells! But his head smells pretty good even at the end of the day. We have been using Suave shampoo for kids in Blueberry. It's really strong smelling but still sensitive to skin and eyes. I can smell it on him all day long, so maybe give that a try. Does he have hair? If he's bald, that might be why you can smell plastic more? But I'm not sure. Good luck! Jake-18m (tort resolved/rt plagio/DocBand 2/11/08) Jordan-4 > > Malcolm has had his helmet for two weeks and his head, though we wash it every night and > clean the helmet, has a distinct " plastic " smell. Is this normal, as I assume? And how long > before it goes away? I look forward to my one hour cuddling with my baby and it's like > snuggling with a Ken doll. Ick. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 My daughters helmet has been so bad on days that I started to call it the Smell-met. Makes her smile and my fiance and I get a good laugh out of it. The strong shampoos do work pretty well and the 91% alcohol helps to neutralize the odors. Much Luck! Sam Nikki-8 mo tort and Severe Plagio Eliana 4 y/o Re: Stinky head I love the Ken doll imagery! I think I would almost prefer a plastic smell over a stinky feet smell, which is how my son's helmet smells! But his head smells pretty good even at the end of the day. We have been using Suave shampoo for kids in Blueberry. It's really strong smelling but still sensitive to skin and eyes. I can smell it on him all day long, so maybe give that a try. Does he have hair? If he's bald, that might be why you can smell plastic more? But I'm not sure.Good luck! Jake-18m (tort resolved/rt plagio/DocBand 2/11/08)Jordan-4>> Malcolm has had his helmet for two weeks and his head, though we wash it every night and > clean the helmet, has a distinct "plastic" smell. Is this normal, as I assume? And how long > before it goes away? I look forward to my one hour cuddling with my baby and it's like > snuggling with a Ken doll. Ick.> Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 OH the stinky head!!!! :-P try washing his head with the yummy smelling shampoos from suave or loreal. Also, make sure you are using the 91% alcohol and try drying it in the sun. After dry sprinkle a bit of J & J powder in it and rub that around. I used freshness release. I thought it helped alot. But the BEst cure for the stink.... Graduation!!! :-D Jen and Luli - 27 months Left tort - Right Plagio - Hanger Band Grad - CA http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/j/jens5th/ Stinky head Malcolm has had his helmet for two weeks and his head, though we wash it every night and clean the helmet, has a distinct "plastic" smell. Is this normal, as I assume? And how long before it goes away? I look forward to my one hour cuddling with my baby and it's like snuggling with a Ken doll. Ick. Supercharge your AIM. Get the AIM toolbar for your browser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Hahaha! Well I can tell you that at least a Ken doll smells better than sour vinegar which is what my boys helmets smelled like until I got a good cleaning regimen...The smell definately subsides after the first month when their heads get accustomed to the constant wear...but don't be afraid to really scrub the inside and even use your nail inside a wash cloth to scrape downward...you won't damage the material...and use a lot of alcohol...i would literally pour it in there and use a toothbrush to get it in the pourous suface real well...then i would scrub it with a wash cloth afterwards...I have twins, so this took about half an hour each night, but was well worth it when they didn't smell like a locker room every time i took the helmets off...good luck, it gets better Shenelle Katy, TX > > Malcolm has had his helmet for two weeks and his head, though we wash it every night and > clean the helmet, has a distinct " plastic " smell. Is this normal, as I assume? And how long > before it goes away? I look forward to my one hour cuddling with my baby and it's like > snuggling with a Ken doll. Ick. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Thank you for the tips....I certianly will try these. I know that the daycare was asking me what they could do to help with that as well...LOL. Kerica Plagiocephaly From: JenandLuli@...Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 23:49:22 -0500Subject: Re: Stinky head OH the stinky head!!!! :-Ptry washing his head with the yummy smelling shampoos from suave or loreal. Also, make sure you are using the 91% alcohol and try drying it in the sun. After dry sprinkle a bit of J & J powder in it and rub that around. I used freshness release. I thought it helped alot.But the BEst cure for the stink.... Graduation!!! :-D Jen and Luli - 27 monthsLeft tort - Right Plagio - Hanger Band Grad - CAhttp://www.babiesonline.com/babies/j/jens5th/ Stinky head Malcolm has had his helmet for two weeks and his head, though we wash it every night and clean the helmet, has a distinct "plastic" smell. Is this normal, as I assume? And how long before it goes away? I look forward to my one hour cuddling with my baby and it's like snuggling with a Ken doll. Ick. Supercharge your AIM. Get the AIM toolbar for your browser. Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! Learn more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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