Best Bug Spray For Babies

You're not the only one who loves your baby's sweet skin. Head outdoors on a warm summer day, and it might quickly be apparent that mosquitoes or other biting insects are fans too. Fortunately, the right bug spray for babies can keep the tiny predators at bay. Parents may wonder, however, if bug sprays  are safe for babies.

Luckily, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says you can use bug spray on babies 2 months old and older as long as they contain no more than 30 percent DEET. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says you should avoid products containing oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or para-menthane-diol (PMD) for children under 3 years old.

Continue reading to learn more about the best bug sprays for babies, written by Joyce Slaton.

Baby Center: Best Bug Spray For Babies

Best Bug Spray For Babies

You're not the only one who loves your baby's sweet skin. Head outdoors on a warm summer day, and it might quickly be apparent that mosquitoes or other biting insects are fans too. Fortunately, the right bug spray for babies can keep the tiny predators at bay. Parents may wonder, however, if bug sprays  are safe for babies.

Luckily, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says you can use bug spray on babies 2 months old and older as long as they contain no more than 30 percent DEET. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says you should avoid products containing oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or para-menthane-diol (PMD) for children under 3 years old.

Continue reading to learn more about the best bug sprays for babies, written by Joyce Slaton.

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Baby Center: Best Bug Spray For Babies

Best Bug Spray For Babies

You're not the only one who loves your baby's sweet skin. Head outdoors on a warm summer day, and it might quickly be apparent that mosquitoes or other biting insects are fans too. Fortunately, the right bug spray for babies can keep the tiny predators at bay. Parents may wonder, however, if bug sprays  are safe for babies.

Luckily, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says you can use bug spray on babies 2 months old and older as long as they contain no more than 30 percent DEET. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says you should avoid products containing oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or para-menthane-diol (PMD) for children under 3 years old.

Continue reading to learn more about the best bug sprays for babies, written by Joyce Slaton.

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Commerce Editor
Joyce Slaton
Joyce Slaton is the commerce editor at BabyCenter, the world's number one digital parenting resource.
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