Ewg Baby Insect Repellent

Don t use bug repellents on infants under 6 months old.

Ewg baby insect repellent.

So what bug repellent ingredients do ewg scientists recommend for kids. This 15 percent deet bug spray one of slaughter atiemo s favored mosquito repellent for babies fights off mosquitoes ticks gnats biting flies chiggers and fleas as all repellents made with deet do. Visit our website for recommendations for older children. But check the bottle s active ingredients for concentration percentages.

Other good repellent choices. Most effective botanical ingredient. In efficacy testing picaridin performs like deet appearing to repel a wide range of pests. Not for use on children 3 and younger.

Never apply insect repellent to children younger than 2 months. Choose a repellent with picaridin at a 10 to 20 percent concentration deet at a 7 to 10 percent concentration or ir3535 at a 20 percent concentration. Oil of lemon eucalyptus ole paramenthane diol pmd 2 undecanone. Ewg s 2018 guide to bug repellents.

Do not spray insect repellent on cu ts wounds or irritated skin. It s also non greasy and sweat resistant which is great for active kiddos who are constantly on the move. Avoid the eyes and mouth. 30 concentration 19 pmd provides up to six hours of protection against mosquitoes and ticks.

When using repellent on a child apply it to your own hands and then rub them on your child. Putting fine netting over strollers and baby carriers is the best solution. Avoid their eyes and mouths and use repellent sparingly around their ears. Never spray insect repellent directly onto your child s face.

Oil of lemon eucalyptus with enhanced pmd concentration. Oil of lemon eucalyptus and its synthetic derivative pmd learn more 2 undecanone learn more. These ingredients have low safety concerns and offer a high level of protection from a variety of biting insects and ticks. Do not apply repellent to children s hands because they sometimes put their hands in their mouths.

Our top picks are deet picaridin and ir3535. You may also consider oil of lemon eucalyptus at a 30 to 40 percent concentration or pmd at a 10 percent concentration unless your child is under 3 years old see note or 2 undecanone.