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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Joyce Slaton

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

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Baby Center: Best Bug Spray For Babies

Joyce Slaton

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October 21, 2025

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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.

Commerce Editor

Joyce Slaton

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

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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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Baby Center: Best Bug Spray For Babies

Joyce Slaton

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June 23, 2025

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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.

Commerce Editor

Joyce Slaton

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

/

Commerce Editor

Joyce Slaton

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

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Medya Mansyone

Campfire conversations with our community, from Squad MembersSquad Members and Ambassadors to Brand Partners and the Sawyer team.

We build products withindustry-leadingstandards and technology, designed to keep you outdoors for longer. Explore what others are saying about Sawyer.

News fromSawyer HQin Tampa Bay, FL, including product resources, updates in technology, and recent brand developments.

NewThere’s nothing like seeing hearing from those who are personally touched by the promise ofclean water. Explore their stories and lift your soul; you’ve made this work possible.

Stories and experiences encompassing a spread of outdoor enthusiasms, from theBackcountry to the Backyard^TM. What keeps you outdoors?

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