I just moved in with my in-laws, and my mil brought up that my daughter might have a disease. My partner said our daughter smelled like maple syrup and now they think she could have this disease. My partner is a hypochondriac and is convinced we have to take her to the hospital. It’s an extremely rare condition but now I’m getting anxiety about it! Has anyone heard of this disease or know anything that could put my mind at ease?
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If the only symptom is her smelling sweet I’m going to assume things are fine. Maybe bring it up at her next appointment, but she’d more than likely be having more severe symptoms. It sounds like your husband got his hypochondria from his mother. 😐

Honestly I thought my baby smelt like maple syrup as well, and nobody else did. I had only heard of this disease after I had serched this symptom. On my next appt (1 week later) I brought it up with doctor, but even he said it's nothing. That smell disappeared within 2 weeks

I could have sworn I smelt the maple syrup smell when my daughter was about 2-3 month old and she’s currently 8 about to be 9 month. I would bring it up to your doctor and let him/her know the concerns.