https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:49:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfumed-baby-after-daycare-pick-up#post-500369 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 14:02:32 +0000 immabeetoo 500369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CarrieLouWho: I'm sensitive to smells too and that would drive me nuts. I'd prob fib and say it was a health concern for your baby. I'd definitely bring it up though </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfumed-baby-after-daycare-pick-up#post-500314 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 13:19:51 +0000 Boogs 500314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would mention something to the director, in a field like that I believe the employees should be sensitive to the fact that babies have sensitive skin and shouldn't be wearing such strong smells. Maybe I'm overly sensitive because things like that did give LO rashes. I would just say, that you appreciate how much love your LO was getting, but that you would appreciate if they wouldn't expose your baby to such strong scents because of your concern for skin allergies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfumed-baby-after-daycare-pick-up#post-500307 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 13:15:10 +0000 mrskc 500307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's a toughie. I honestly don't know what I would do. As a side note, I didn't pick a pediatrician because of her strong perfume! It gives me headaches too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfumed-baby-after-daycare-pick-up#post-500295 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 13:08:34 +0000 mrsjazz 500295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had this issue with our short-term nanny and I never said anything. I'm sensitive to fragrance and chemical smells and would have to change LO and sometimes wipe her neck with a baby wipe to get the smell off. I never said anything because I felt bad about asking her not to wear perfume (and it was a short-term thing). If it was more long-term I would say something because I know how the sensitivity can cause allergy like symptoms and headaches. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfumed-baby-after-daycare-pick-up#post-500215 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 12:15:15 +0000 CarrieLouWho 500215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well now it seems that it's a split on whether to say something. It does give me headaches, as any strong levels do. I like the idea of asking what the perfume policy is.<br /> I agree that it should be a no brainer that daycare workers, or really anyone in caregiving positions (nurses, doctors, etc) should be sensitive to this. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfumed-baby-after-daycare-pick-up#post-500191 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 11:59:46 +0000 HabesBabe 500191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: I think in your case (really bad migraines), it's more than acceptable to speak up. But if you just don't like it, or something like that, then I think it's a battle that's not worth fighting. </p> <p>Or, if you dislike it, then just say that instead of exaggerating/lying and using migraines as an excuse. It's like when people dislike a type of food and lie about being allergic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfumed-baby-after-daycare-pick-up#post-500108 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 10:46:27 +0000 MaisyMay 500108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is hard. Maybe make it more about you or DH? Say that you are sensitive to the smells that baby is bringing home? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfumed-baby-after-daycare-pick-up#post-500073 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 10:05:33 +0000 erwoo 500073@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would just speak up and tell them that you and your husband are both sensitive to the strong perfume smells and to see if her care takers can not use perfume at work. But if it's facial cream or whatever that's hard... I've smelled some pretty horrible facial cream before. :\ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfumed-baby-after-daycare-pick-up#post-500057 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 09:49:31 +0000 sorrycharlie 500057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with the PPs - i get splitting headaches most scents, MIL held her for 5 min the other night and I had to bathe and change her after she left! If I had to encounter that daily I'd probably nicely mention something about even "oh, I noticed LO had a slight rash or irritation, she could get that from me. We both seem to be sensitive to fragrances, etc" or something? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfumed-baby-after-daycare-pick-up#post-500026 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 09:06:16 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 500026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have horrible migraines so I say it even if it's rude because perfumes set them off like nothing else. I just say that I need fragrance free folks taking care of my girls in order to avoid health complications for me. At first I was all nervous about saying it, but it really did impact my health and well being and my ability to care for the girls... So now I don't apologize and just speak up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfumed-baby-after-daycare-pick-up#post-498846 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:29:46 +0000 T-Mom 498846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladyfingers: I agree with you, it would bother me a lot, and I would say something to express my concern (just my opinion). </p> <p>My day care has a no perfume policy. Kids skin is very sensitive, and my DD has bad eczema, so this would not have been ok for her. The only thing the kids ever smell like coming home is soap, and that's ok by me. If you wanted to say something, you could ask if there is a perfume policy at the school, and explain that you are concerned about babies' sensitive skin? This could at least start a dialogue with the director. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfumed-baby-after-daycare-pick-up#post-498825 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:25:01 +0000 ladyfingers 498825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't believe how many people say this is an issue! Why would you wear perfume as a day care worker? It just boggles my mind... I had no idea that child care workers didn't realize that duh, maybe that's not a good idea.</p> <p>I hope we don't have to deal with this, because I don't know what I would do either! I have really bad allergies to stuff like that so it would make my whole face itch inside and out if DS smelled like strong perfume. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfumed-baby-after-daycare-pick-up#post-498647 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:35:36 +0000 Mrsbells 498647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sometimes my LO smells like other people's perfume not just from daycare, but I've noticed that she picks up these smells very easily. we will spend a few short hours at church and one or two people will hold her briefly and when I get home I realize she smell like perfume</p> <p>I agree that there is not way to say anything about it without offending someone </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfumed-baby-after-daycare-pick-up#post-498615 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:28:46 +0000 Crisark 498615@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: I think this explanation is perfect! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfumed-baby-after-daycare-pick-up#post-498581 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:20:25 +0000 formula323 498581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>this bothered me at first too. BUT like PPs, I decided to be happy for proof that someone is snuggling my baby at daycare :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfumed-baby-after-daycare-pick-up#post-498518 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:03:41 +0000 littlek 498518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think there is any real way to say it. I'm learning with daycare it's best to pick and choose your battles. I'd pass on this one unless your LO has an allergic reaction or rash related to it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfumed-baby-after-daycare-pick-up#post-498510 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:01:33 +0000 mediagirl 498510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our lo smelled like perfume her first couple of months at daycare. Last week, I was chatting with the director and she was telling me a story about how one mom knew her lo was well taken care of there b/c she always smelled like the director's perfume. That hit the nail on the head for me - when she came home smelling like perfume, it was because she was being loved on by the director!</p> <p>I was annoyed about the perfume at first and always bathed her when she smelled like it. Then I realized, if she smells like perfume, it means she is being held a lot. I am okay with that! I never ever would have complained about it after realizing what that meant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfumed-baby-after-daycare-pick-up#post-498502 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:57:44 +0000 autumnlove 498502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO smells like that after daycare too. I can't smell any perfume on her teachers so I'm not sure what it is. She is switching rooms soon so I haven't mentioned it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfumed-baby-after-daycare-pick-up#post-498497 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:56:00 +0000 CarrieLouWho 498497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@habesbabe @highwire - I know, it's a fine line. I'm super chill about everything else but the fact that she still smells like perfume at 10 pm is crazy to me.<br /> And you're right, it is nice that they are loving on her :) I'm just surprised that they would allow perfume with allergies and skin sensitivities that are so prevalent in babies/kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfumed-baby-after-daycare-pick-up#post-498476 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:45:38 +0000 DillonLion 498476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh that sucks I'm sorry! I'd feel weird saying something also...not sure how much it would have to bug me to speak up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfumed-baby-after-daycare-pick-up#post-498471 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:43:56 +0000 HabesBabe 498471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think there's any way to say it without sounding like a jerk, IMO. I think it would make you look like the overbearing new mom if you were to ask the director to make sure everyone wore a less offensive smelling/amount of perfume.</p> <p>At least it lets you know that LO is being held and cared for? LOL... the bright side? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/perfumed-baby-after-daycare-pick-up#post-498448 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:29:49 +0000 CarrieLouWho 498448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, this has been LO's first week at daycare. Every day that I've picked her up, she's smelled of old-lady-super-floral perfume. Blegh! I'm pretty sensitive to smells, but even DH thinks it's really strong.<br /> I've been changing her clothes as soon as I get home from work, but the only that that will get the smell to go away is a bath. </p> <p>Should I say something to the director? What's the best way to approach it without sounding like a total jerk? </p>